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Prof. Simon Gicharu appreciates Bisimwa Bahagare Jean, a parent from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), who attended the graduation of his son, Mulindwa Bahagare (first on the right), along with his friend, Iragi Cibalonza Alain, in Thika, Kenya. Also present was Henry Musisi, the Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing. The two students graduated from the School of Business in Rwanda.
Featured

Over 1,000 Mount Kenya University students graduate, varsity chairman announces waiver of former students’ fees arrears

Monday, August 12, 2024
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Seven key changes in Rwanda’s new maternity leave law

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Workers remove asbestos from the roof of one of the University of Rwanda buildings in Huye District. Courtesy

Why Rwanda is still grappling with asbestos removal

Saturday, August 10, 2024
The World Health Organization on Friday, August 9, issued a call for manufacturers of mpox vaccines to submit an expression of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Courtesy
Health

WHO seeks mpox vaccine manufacturers for emergency evaluation amid surging outbreak

Saturday, August 10, 2024
President Paul Kagame congratulates and awards Cynthia Umutoniwabo, the Chief Executive and Founder of Loopa, who was the overall winner of Rwanda's largest startup competition, on Friday, December 8, 2023. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

The impact of Rwanda’s youth tech entrepreneurs

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Skin rash is a distinctive symptom of Mpox. African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent action to avert the concerning spread of mpox across the continent, on Thursday, August 8
Africa

Africa CDC calls for urgent action against concerning spread of mpox

Friday, August 09, 2024
According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

Friday, August 09, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Editorial

Africa must unite against MPox

Thursday, August 08, 2024
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues. Photo: File
Health

Why are men reluctant to seek help for mental health issues?

Thursday, August 08, 2024
An alarming spread of unvetted information on outbreak of Mpox in Rwanda has highlighted the critical issue of health misinformation on social media.

Combating health misinformation on WhatsApp

Thursday, August 08, 2024