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Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ambassador Xiangchen Zhang, Deputy Director Director General of WTO.

How services trade and the green transition can benefit everyone

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Some of the participants in the training on patient rights gather for a group photo at one of the hospitals.
Featured

Nationwide campaign on patient rights launched

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
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Featured

NIRDA drives growth for stone, clay construction material producers

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Victor Muvunyi, Senior Technologist at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation. Photo: Courtesy.
Technology

How Rwanda is regulating artificial intelligence

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Yusuf Murangwa addresses journalists during the presentation of the report on Wednesday, June 19. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Rwanda’s economy grew 9.7% in the first quarter of 2024

Thursday, June 20, 2024
A section of Nyungwe forest under wildfire that inflicted severe damage on part of the forest which is located within the Bweyeye sector of Rusizi district in 2023.Courtesy
Environment

Prolonged dry season ‘could lead to forest fires’

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Rwandans in Diaspora during Rwanda Day event in Netherland. Courtesy
Rwanda

What opportunities does Rwanda’s financial sector offer to diaspora?

Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases acquired and transmitted predominantly through sexual activity.

Understanding impact of STDs on women’s health

Monday, June 17, 2024
Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File
Health

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024
Jeffery Sachs, Senior Lecturer in Economics at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) of the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, delivers virtual remarks during a panel discussion at the Afreximbank meetings.
Africa

How can Africa navigate increasing polycrises?

Friday, June 14, 2024