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Six children from Cyobe Primary School in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango District, who braved heavy rain and a windstorm to protect the Rwanda flag on October 2. Courtesy
Society

Pupils who saved national flag get educational support for secondary school

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Mayor Prosper Mulindwa of Rubavu District addresses farmers during a meeting. According to farmers over 200 cows were recently stolen in Rubavu.
Rwanda

Rubavu mayor vows to tackle ‘long chain’ of cattle thieves

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Security officers screen a woman before entering CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

How Marburg prevention measures are being embraced

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
An aerial view of the revamped Amahoro Stadium in the Remera Sports Hub in Gasabo District, as seen on August 11. Landowners in the surrounding area have been given a two-month deadline to submit ‘housing redevelopment designs’ in order to obtain construction permits, to ensure that their properties align with the city’s master plan. Photo Courtesy
Housing

Property owners near Amahoro Stadium given deadline for ‘housing redevelopment’

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Clerics during the holy communion services at REGINA PACIS catholic church in Remera during the COVID 19 period on July 19, 2020. Rwanda Governance Board urged churches and mosques to avoid serving Holy Communion or any similar practices in a manner that could increase the spread of the Marburg virus. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg virus: Key prevention guidelines for places of worship

Monday, October 07, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A group of tourists during a visit to Cyamudongo, a fragmented forest near Nyungwe National Park. Rwanda Development Board and the Ministry of Health reaffirmed their commitment to ensure the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country on September 27. PHOTO BY WILLY MUCYO
Health

Rwanda reassures tourists, investors on Marburg safety measures

Friday, October 04, 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana breifs journaalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday. Courtesy
Health

Marburg virus: Vaccine development underway

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Five patients who had been suspected of contracting Marburg virus disease have tested negative. File
Health

Five patients test negative for Marburg virus, 410 contacts under monitoring

Thursday, October 03, 2024
The death toll from the Marburg virus increased to 11 after one person dies from the disease on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy.
Health

Marburg virus: 11 fatalities reported as seven new cases are confirmed

Thursday, October 03, 2024
Girls in Gisagara show free pads that they got from an activist. In 2019, the Rwandan government added sanitary pads to the list of goods that are VAT exempted in a bid to ease their affordability. Photos: Courtesy
Health

Beyond the pad: Breaking barriers to menstrual health and equality

Wednesday, October 02, 2024