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A community health worker collecting the data of a citizen using electronic community health system in Rwamagana district on Feberuary 22. Photo by Patrick Nzabonimpa
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New digital system launched to streamline community health workers’ tasks

Friday, February 23, 2024
Health Worker testing for hepatitis at Remera Health Center
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Mobile phone payments to frontline health workers boost motivation, impact – WHO

Saturday, February 10, 2024
Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prof. P.G. Sampath of the Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), sign the Host Country Agreement between Rwanda and APTF in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Courtesy
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PHOTOS: Rwanda signs host agreement for African pharmaceutical foundation

Monday, December 18, 2023
A new survey has identified the factors that contributed to the success of both Covid-19 and routine vaccination programmes in Rwanda. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
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New study reveals successes, challenges in Rwanda’s vaccination programme

Friday, December 08, 2023
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Rwanda

Rwanda on track to achieve zero malaria in 2030

Wednesday, November 15, 2023
World Polio Day event was held in Rubavu District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Rubavu residents urged to remain vigilant as Polio circulates in DR Congo

Friday, October 27, 2023
President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY
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Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of a new vaccine called R21/Matrix-M for the prevention of malaria.
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Hope for 'malaria-free world' as WHO approves new vaccine

Tuesday, October 03, 2023
Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District on May 9, 2022. File

How economic factors influence the state of public health

Wednesday, September 20, 2023
A community health worker vaccinates a child assisted by Alice Kayitesi, the Governor of Southern Province (C), and Dr Theopista Kabuteni, WHO Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Specialist. This was during the official launch of a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2, in Nyanza District, on Monday, July 24. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, the five-day countrywide exercise targets over 2.7 million children under seven. Courtesy
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Explainer: Is the polio outbreak in region a cause for concern?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
The government launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2,on Monday, July 24. Courtesy
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Rwanda’s new polio vaccination campaign targets 2.7 million children

Monday, July 24, 2023
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Kagame rallies global community to mobilise $2.2bn to eradicate polio

Saturday, December 10, 2022