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The first case of the new mpox variant has been detected in Germany, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) for public health said on Tuesday.
Marburg Virus

First case of new mpox variant identified in Germany

Tuesday, October 22, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
Captain Peter Munga of Kenya Maritime Authority presents the accreditation certificate to MKU Council Chairman Dr Vincent Gaitho and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Deogratius Jaganyi during the launch.
Featured

FEATURED: Advanced maritime training now available in region — Mount Kigali University VC

Friday, October 11, 2024
The New Times

It’s high time to turn the “Right to Foods” for a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet into reality

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
Health

What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024
A total of 32,407 cases of mpox, including 6,441 confirmed cases and 840 deaths, have been reported across the African continent.
Africa

Africa CDC calls for enhanced surveillance as mpox cases surpass 32,400

Saturday, September 28, 2024
The total number of mpox cases in Africa has risen to 29,152, including 6,105 confirmed cases and 738 deaths, since the start of 2024. Courtesy
Africa

Mpox cases in Africa approach 30,000 mark

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Sheep and goats in Eastern Province. Rwanda is dealing with Rift Valley Fever under One Health approach to protect the life of animals and humans. FILE
Health

Rwanda tackles RVF using ‘One Health’ approach: success story from Ngoma District

Friday, September 20, 2024
Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
Health

US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Children wash their hands to prevent the spread of Covid 19 at Groupe Scolaire Remera Catholique in 2021. Dan Nsengiyumva
Health

Schools prepared to thwart mpox spread as new academic year begins

Saturday, September 07, 2024
DR Congo is set to receive its first shipment of mpox vaccines. Courtesy
Health

First batch of mpox vaccines sent to DR Congo

Thursday, September 05, 2024