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 Joan Mbabazi
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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC,  Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
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How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health
Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health
Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups.  Courtesy
Health
RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus
Rwandan civil engineer Lisa Umutoni received the Young Civil Engineer Award by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), South Carolina Section  on September 13. Courtesy
Women
Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana during the signing of agreements at the Pan-African
Surgical Healthcare Forum in Kigali on September 17. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
African leaders commit to transform surgical care 
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.
Health
Equitable surgical healthcare: Minister advocates for impact-driven reforms
Dr. Jean-Damascène Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at RBC revealed that in Rwanda, the suicide rate was estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Health
Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?
WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet
Africa
WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa
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Africa
Rwanda envoy to Lesotho presents letters of credence, pledges to strengthen bilateral relations
Jaguar Bus Company suspended
Africa
Uganda: Jaguar Bus operations suspended after fatal road crash
Investigators inspect a scene of suicide incident in Kayonza District in 2020. Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day.
Health
Rwanda steps up mental health efforts to combat suicide
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health
US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response
Children wash their hands at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
RBC rolls out mpox prevention guidelines to schools
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Health
Mpox: One patient discharged, another still under medical surveillance
Rwandan postgraduate students  Simeon Rukundo, Bienvenu Kaboba Ndayambaje, and Evariste Vuguziga, have been awarded the Academic Excellence Award. Courtesy
Education
Rwandan graduates from Singaporean university want to transform manufacturing

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