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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
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Rwanda reports four mpox cases linked to travel, reinforces health precautions
The New Times
Health
Gavi issues statement on mpox emergency in Africa
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.
Health
Mpox outbreak now a global health emergency: What you need to know
Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus.
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Mpox ‘a crisis that demands our collective action’ – Africa CDC boss
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Photo internet
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WHO report: New mpox cases in Africa surge by 61% in June
Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Badr Abdelaaty during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Photo by Joan Mbabazi
Health
Rwanda, Egypt ink deal to support modern heart centre in Kigali
Equity Bank Rwanda commissioned the airlift of 17 scholars who have secured admissions and scholarships at prestigious universities worldwide on August 9. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda supports 19 students in journey to world-class education
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
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WHO seeks mpox vaccine manufacturers for emergency evaluation amid surging outbreak
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
The World Health Organization  has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.
Health
WHO allocates $1m to combat mpox outbreak, announces further support
The instructor Innocent Kwizera gives instructions to the youths during a past training camp. The camp will attract youngsters aged 13 to 19 at the Kimironko Basketball Court from 2 pm to 5 pm daily. Courtesy
Basketball
Major youth basketball camp gets underway in Kigali
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?
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.
Health
WHO calls for urgent action to address mpox surge in 17 African nations
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing
The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New
Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.
Religion
Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health
Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more
One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.
Religion
Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
Rwanda
Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

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