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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation

For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness

Wednesday, November 06, 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
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health

Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda begins world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

WHO Africa chief lauds Rwanda's 'swift' response to Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team before performing a decontamination procedure using an ultraviolet laser robot at a hospital in Kigali earlier this month, as part of ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Photo: Courtesy.

Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda's key lessons in tackling public health crises

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, meets medical personnel to console with them after losing colleagues to the Marburg virus on Tuesday, October 1. Photo: Courtesy.
Health

Eight key questions about the Marburg virus answered

Friday, October 04, 2024
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana briefs journalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday, September 29. He said that the Ministry is closely monitoring over 300 individuals identified as contacts of the confirmed Marburg virus cases. Courtesy
Health

Marburg: Govt monitoring over 300 contacts of infected people

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
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How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Medics during the Covid-19 vaccination exercise at Gikondo Expo Grounds on August 3, 2021. File

Exploring impact of Covid-19 on heart health

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda speaks to The New Times during the interview on on August 29, 2024. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

NISR boss explains why body is adopting new tech in stats

Thursday, September 12, 2024