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 Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the  parliamentary session on February 19. Photo Courtesy
Health
‘Text neck’ wrecks your upper spine area — Health Minister
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana (C) chats with senators Cyprien Niyomugabo (R), and Adrie Umuhire in the Senate’s plenary hall, soon after the session on Rwanda’s efforts to prevent and deal with epidemics concluded, on February 19, 2024. Dr. Edson Rwagasore, Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at RBC, is seen in the background (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health
Centre of excellence for highly infectious diseases under construction
The Executive Secretary of Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA), Christian Ntakirutimana (net photo).
Health
Private health facilities body appeals for review of medical tariffs
Cows drink water from a trough supplied by one of solar-powered boreholes constructed under the initial Rwanda Dairy Development Project (RDDP), in Eastern Province, in 2020 (Photo courtesy of IFAD).
Agriculture
What $100 million project means to Rwanda’s dairy industry
Coffee farmer Mutibagirana and his wife harvest their coffee plantation. Farmers’ income is expected to increase by Rwf70 per kilogramme of quality coffee cherries .Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy
New coffee price offers more income to farmers
The new project seeks to deal with climate change and variabilities that influence feed and water availability for cattle. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda
Inside Rwanda’s new $100 million dairy project
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente presenting a progress report on post-Covid economic recovery initiatives to a plenary session of both Chambers of Parliament on Tuesday, February 13. Courtesy
Economy
Over 500,000 jobs created in 3 years as economy recovers – PM Ngirente
Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).
Health
Kidney transplants now covered under Mutuelle de Santé – RSSB
Beatrice Yubahe, a 16-year-old daughter of Beatrice Uwifashije, needs an extended life-saving kidney treatment under Mutuelle de Santé (courtesy).
Health
Mother appeals for extended kidney treatment under medical insurance
RSSB Chief Benefits Officer, Dr Regis Hitimana, speaks at the closure of the five-day workshop on occupational safety and health on February 9, 2024, in Kigali (Photo courtesy of RSSB)
Featured
FEATURED: RSSB steps up occupational safety and health compliance campaign
Delegates during the 3rd Joint Ministerial Commission meeting between Rwanda and Ethiopia that is underway in Addis Ababa. Courtesy
Africa
Rwanda, Ethiopia to sign new cooperation agreements
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Energy
Fuel prices to drop slightly -RURA
East African Legislative Assembly committee pose for photo during the meeting. Photo Courtesy
Africa
Regional parliament assesses EAC Treaty implementation in South Sudan
Farmer harvesting tea in Nyamagabe District on December 17, 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Business
Top six buyers of Rwanda's popular tea
EALA lawmakers and other participants at a session meant for assessing policies and laws on GMOs within the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, on February 8, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture
Rwanda ready to harness GMOs tech, official tells EAC lawmakers
Members of Parliament follow a presentation of the 2023-2024 national budget revision proposals to Parliament, on Thursday, February 8
Economy
Budget review: Govt to increase public spending by Rwf85bn
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Agriculture
Regional lawmakers assess GMO legislation in EAC partner states
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. Maternity leave benefits insurance or scheme is a maternity protection scheme that grants working women (mothers) their full (100 per cent) remuneration  Craish Bahizi
Health
Six key proposed changes to maternity leave benefits scheme

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