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Some of over 6000 houses that were destroyed by disasters on May 3, 2023 in Nyundo Sector, Rubavu. Rwanda aims to bolster its disaster resilience from the current 46%, to 60% by 2030. Courtesy
Rwanda

Ten key things about Rwanda’s new disaster risk reduction policy

Saturday, November 09, 2024
Officials pose for a photo during the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Conference, in Kigali on November 7. Photo: Courtesy.
Environment

Rwanda loses $300m to disasters annually - report

Friday, November 08, 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
A view on the newly completed flood retention dam designed to contain the floods caused by River Sebeya in Rubavu District. Courtesy
Environment

Day for Disaster Risk Reduction: 10 Key measures Rwanda has taken

Sunday, October 13, 2024
Captain Peter Munga of Kenya Maritime Authority presents the accreditation certificate to MKU Council Chairman Dr Vincent Gaitho and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi during the launch.
Featured

FEATURED: Advanced maritime training now available in region — Mount Kigali University VC

Friday, October 11, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr Yvan Butera (left), chats with a front-line worker inside a mobile clinic that was providing Marburg vaccinations in Kigali on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Courtesy photo
Editorial

With continued compliance, the end of Marburg outbreak is within reach

Friday, October 11, 2024
Director-General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya addresses delegates at the Biashara Africa forum in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss

Thursday, October 10, 2024
A health worker during the Marburg vaccination activity in Kigali on Sunday. Rwanda, on October 6, kicked off a trial vaccination drive focused on people at highest risk of contracting Marburg virus. Courtesy
Health

What to know about Marburg virus vaccine in use in Rwanda

Monday, October 07, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg situation in Kigali on Sunday, October 6. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

New vaccines offer ‘hope to control’ Marburg virus, says minister

Sunday, October 06, 2024
Since the outbreak in Rwanda, on Saturday, October 5, the Ministry of Health had reported 46 cases of the infectious disease and 12 deaths.

Five ways countries contained previous Marburg virus outbreaks

Sunday, October 06, 2024
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Health

Rwanda gets 700 vaccine doses for Marburg virus

Sunday, October 06, 2024
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
Health

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024