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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

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

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024

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

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024

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

RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus

Friday, September 20, 2024

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

Rwandan woman wins 'Young Civil Engineer Award' in South Carolina

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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

African leaders commit to transform surgical care

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana.

Equitable surgical healthcare: Minister advocates for impact-driven reforms

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

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.

Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?

Saturday, September 14, 2024

WHO announced on Friday, September 13, the first-ever authorisation for a vaccine against mpox for adult. Internet

WHO approves Bavarian Nordic's mpox vaccine to boost response in Africa

Saturday, September 14, 2024

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Rwanda envoy to Lesotho presents letters of credence, pledges to strengthen bilateral relations

Friday, September 13, 2024

Jaguar Bus Company suspended

Uganda: Jaguar Bus operations suspended after fatal road crash

Friday, September 13, 2024

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.

Rwanda steps up mental health efforts to combat suicide

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

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

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Children wash their hands at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in Kigali. Courtesy

RBC rolls out mpox prevention guidelines to schools

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

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Mpox: One patient discharged, another still under medical surveillance

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Rwandan postgraduate students Simeon Rukundo, Bienvenu Kaboba Ndayambaje, and Evariste Vuguziga, have been awarded the Academic Excellence Award. Courtesy

Rwandan graduates from Singaporean university want to transform manufacturing

Monday, September 09, 2024

A child with disablity reading a school textbook in Braille format at the event. REB initiated a project to translate all school textbooks into Braille format.

Literacy month: Rwanda ups measures to ensure people with hearing and visual impairments are not left out

Saturday, September 07, 2024