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Medics in charge of helping Marburg patients at Kigali Hospital. According to the Ministry of health, only one Marburg patient under treatment.
Editorial

End for Marburg outbreak may be in sight, but vigilance remains critical

Wednesday, October 23, 2024
The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday.
Marburg Virus

First case of new mpox variant identified in Germany

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Diane Nikuze Nkusi (R), a journalist at Umuringa News, emphasized the valuable insights gained from the training regarding journalists' role in promoting family planning awareness.
Featured

Media professionals discuss amplifying diverse voices in SRHR reporting

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Officials and 14 graduates pose for a group photo at the graduation at the African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) Rwanda on October 18, 2024. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: AIMS Rwanda celebrates graduation of 14 students in Cooperative Master’s Program

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
President Paul Kagame and the World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus during a meeting. Courtesy
Health

Kagame, WHO boss discuss Marburg outbreak response, vaccine plant

Monday, October 21, 2024
Health worker inspects a cross border truck at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, during the Covid 19 period. Craish Bahizi

Africa faces a fragile recovery amid persistent challenges

Monday, October 21, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Egypt as malaria-free, marking a significant public health milestone for a country with more than 100 million inhabitants. 
Health

WHO declares Egypt malaria-free after 'historic' achievement

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Minister of State for Health Dr Yvan Butera interacts with Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in Kigali on Saturday, October 19. Courtesy
Marburg Virus

Rwanda: Marburg virus came from animal to human, genomic sequencing indicates

Sunday, October 20, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise of Non-Communicable diseases during Car-Free Day. The Global Week for Action on NCDs, runs from October 15 to October 22. Courtesy
Health

Tackling Rwanda’s NCDs epidemic: A call to action

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.
Health

Don’t be duped, e-cigarettes are as addictive, dangerous as traditional cigarettes, says health official

Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) has revoked the legal personality of Zeraphat Holy Church, citing non-compliance with legal requirements. File
Crime

RGB revokes legal personality of Zeraphat Holy church

Friday, October 18, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024