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Members of Rotary International in Rwanda held a discussion on Thursday, October 22, ahead of the World Polio Day on October 25.
Health

Rotarians call for sustained polio vaccination

Friday, October 23, 2026
African health ministers are set to meet to coordinate efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. Courtesy
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African health ministers to meet as Ebola spreads to three regions

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Health

Nigeria confirms Ebola case with 44 contacts

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Cattle drink water in a farm in Nyagatare. Courtesy
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New livestock law tightens controls to protect public health

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Rwandan young people harvest vegetables from a hydroponic vertical farm at FAO Rwanda’s building in Kigali, illustrating how innovation can help transform food production. Courtesy photo.

World Food Day: Innovation from investment to impact

Friday, October 16, 2026
The United Nations General Assembly on Monday, October 12, adopted a political declaration calling for stronger health systems. Courtesy
Rwanda

UN adopts Rwanda-backed declaration on pandemic prevention, response

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Kenya has recorded its first confirmed case of Ebola virus disease, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced on Tuesday, October 6. Courtesy
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Kenya confirms first Ebola virus case

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva and President Donald Trump pose for a photo at a reception hosted by the U.S. leader. Photos/Office of the Prime Minister
Rwanda

PICTURES: Inside plethora of activities that defined 'Rwanda’s week' at UN General Assembly in New York

Monday, October 05, 2026
Panelists at the opening of the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on September 30. Photo by Elvis Ndateba
Health

Why govt is changing how health data reaches frontline workers

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera speaks on the margins of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York on Thursday, September 24. Courtesy
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Minister Butera talks Rwanda’s health security, pandemic preparedness

Friday, September 25, 2026
Participants undergo mass screening for non-communicable diseases during Umuganda in Gahanga, Kicukiro District, on Saturday, August 29. PHOTO/CRAISH BAHIZI.
Rwanda

Rising NCD burden drives longer, costlier care, experts warn

Sunday, September 06, 2026
Health workers during the ongoing crisis to fight against Ebola in DR Congo.

When health systems weaken, communities become the first line of survival

Friday, September 04, 2026