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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
Featured

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
A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025
Nyandungu Eco Park, one of Rwanda's major climate friendly projects so far. The country is looking for $12bn for greater efforts in addressing climate change between 2025-2035.
Environment

Who will fund Rwanda’s $12bn climate action plan?

Saturday, October 25, 2025