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Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

When data heals: How Africa is building shared intelligence for climate and health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Under Secretary of State for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs and Religious Freedom Jeremy Lewin, and foreign minister Amb. Olivier Nduhungirehe, after signing the Department of State’s second bilateral health cooperation Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Rwanda, in Washington, on December 5.
Health

Rwanda, US seal five-year Rwf332bn partnership to strengthen disease response

Saturday, December 06, 2025
According to RBC, more than 2,000 people are treated for animal bites each year across the country, and at least one person dies annually. File
Health

Missing dog data stalls rabies elimination efforts

Friday, November 21, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at Zipline Centre in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Featured

A dive into Rwanda’s drone-powered vaccine distribution system

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
An artist's impression of the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, a high-security biosafety level three (BSL-3) facility, that is under construction in Rubirizi, Kicukiro Distict. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda to set up $24m lab to detect, respond to zoonotic diseases

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
The three-day event brings together over 200 scientists, engineers, researchers, health policymakers, industry experts, and private-sector innovators. courtesy
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Rwanda hosts vaccine cold-chain symposium

Monday, November 17, 2025
RAB has lifted a three-week quarantine that had been imposed on livestock in Kanama, Nyakiriba and Kanzenze sectors of Rubavu District. Sam Ngendahimana.
Agriculture

Foot-and-mouth quarantine lifted in Rubavu

Monday, November 17, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
A case of Marburg virus disease was confirmed by Ethiopia's Ministry of Health in the Southern Ethiopia Region on November 14.
Health

Marburg outbreak confirmed in Ethiopia

Saturday, November 15, 2025
A veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025
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Health

Rwanda explores partnerships with Chinese genomics research institutions

Sunday, November 02, 2025
A cattle herd found illegally grazing in the forested area of Muhungwe Mountain is associated with recent Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreaks. Germain Nsanzimana
Rwanda

Govt launches ring vaccination to contain Foot and Mouth outbreak in Rubavu

Thursday, October 30, 2025