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The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, addresses journalists during a media briefing on the Marburg situation on Sunday, October 13. Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted a positive trend, noting that recoveries now outnumber deaths. Courtesy

‘Positive indication’ as Marburg recoveries outnumber deaths

Monday, October 14, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists during a media briefing on the Marburg situation on Sunday October 13. Courtesy

Nsanzimana says additional vaccines to bolster response to Marburg outbreak

Sunday, October 13, 2024

A health care worker administers a vaccine for Marburg virus disease in Kigali on October 6, 2024. Courtesy

Rwanda gets 1,000 more vaccine doses for Marburg virus

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Private health facilities need new tariffs to address the pressing issue of financial hardships negatively affecting their services. File

Private medical body on why setting new medical tariffs is a matter of urgency

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Data from the Ministry of Health shows that since the announcement of the outbreak on September 27, 61 cases of Marburg virus had been confirmed as of October 11.

WHO says to support Marburg survivor care in Rwanda

Saturday, October 12, 2024

More than 80 per cent of employees in East Africa experience moderate to extreme stress and about 37.8 per cent of a new survey's respondents reported high or extreme stress. File

Eight major issues causing stress at work

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Officials at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) emphasized the need to create supportive, safe, and healthy work environments, as the basis for promoting employees' mental health

Employers urged to be proactive about workers’ mental health

Friday, October 11, 2024

Minister Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana during the press conference on Thursday, October 10 Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why Rwanda's Marburg fatality rate is lower than in previous outbreaks

Friday, October 11, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the press conference in Kigali on October 6 Photo by Craish Bahizi

Marburg virus: Rwanda finalising sequencing, first patient identification

Friday, October 11, 2024

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Marburg outbreak: WHO advises against travel, trade restrictions with Rwanda

Friday, October 11, 2024

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Kagame, Africa CDC discuss strategies to enhance disease prevention on continent

Friday, October 11, 2024

According to the 2023 State of Mental Health at Work survey by the Mental Health Hub, a mental health clinic based in Rwanda, more than 80 per cent of employees in East Africa experience moderate to extreme stress.

Experts share insights on recognising early signs of work stress, burnout

Friday, October 11, 2024

State Minister for Health Dr Yvan Butera gets Marburg vaccine in Kigali on Tuesday. More than 200 people in Rwanda have been inoculated against Marburg virus. Courtesy

Rwanda expects more Marburg vaccine doses - minister

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Director-General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya addresses delegates at the Biashara Africa forum in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda has almost zero risk to export Marburg, says Africa CDC boss

Thursday, October 10, 2024

Visually impaired people with their walking sticks at Masaka in Kicukiro District. Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Over 80% people with disabilities identified for needed support

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World Sight Day 2024, on October 10.

Too much screen time, staying indoors linked to myopia in children

Thursday, October 10, 2024

According to the 2023 State of Mental Health at Work survey by the Mental Health Hub, a mental health clinic based in Rwanda, more than 80 per cent of employees in East Africa experience moderate to extreme stress.

How best can employers reduce stress in the workplace?

Thursday, October 10, 2024

The Director General of The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Jean Kaseya during the official opening of Biashara Afrika 2024 in Kigali on Wednesday, October 9. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Africa CDC boss challenges ‘unfair’ US travel notice to Rwanda over Marburg

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Medics during medical drills on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking US$7.7 million from October to December 2024 to support the Government of Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak response

Wednesday, October 09, 2024

Security officers screen a woman before entering CHUK hospital in Kigali on Tuesday, October 8. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

How Marburg prevention measures are being embraced

Tuesday, October 08, 2024