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The Marburg virus originated from the German city of Marburg in 1967
Health

Explainer: The origin of Marburg virus, name and nature

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Girls in Gisagara show free pads that they got from an activist. In 2019, the Rwandan government added sanitary pads to the list of goods that are VAT exempted in a bid to ease their affordability. Photos: Courtesy
Health

Beyond the pad: Breaking barriers to menstrual health and equality

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
FAO has been working with various actors and partners to make Rwanda’s goal of eliminating rabies by 20230 a reality.

Fighting rabies with education and early treatment

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Residents undergo a screening exercise for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Heart disease in children tied to preventable factors – medical officer

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
No alcohol is the best choice, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa warned in its message on World No Alcohol Day, Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
Health

No alcohol is the best choice, warns UN health agency

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. The Ministry of Health has reported that the death toll from the Marburg virus has increased to 10 on Tuesday, October 1
Health

Marburg Virus: Dealing with misconceptions, myths and misinformation

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Osaka, Japan, will host the World Expo under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” and Rwanda will participate scheduled for 13 April to 13 October, 2025.

Rwanda’s exhibitions and expectations at expo Osaka 2025

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
As Rwanda ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA) is leading the charge with an innovative community approach. Craish Bahizi

Breast Cancer: BCIEA’s innovative community event uncovers new cases

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
The adoption of the United Nations’ “Pact for the Future” is a landmark moment in global governance.

A critical analysis of the UN’s Pact for the Future and its impact on Africa

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Famer Dikembe Mutombo.
Basketball

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies at 58

Monday, September 30, 2024
CANAL+ Rwanda officials pose for a photo with beneficiaries as they donated school materials and food items to 28 underprivileged children and their families on September 26. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

CANAL+ Rwanda supports vulnerable children with food, school supplies

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Medics during a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, October 17, 2022. WHO is readying medical support to Rwanda to help to halt the outbreak of Marburg virus disease. File
Health

WHO readies critical response to help halt Marburg spread in Rwanda

Sunday, September 29, 2024