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Hind Hassan Abdalgalil, UNAIDS Rwanda Country Director. Courtesy
Health

HIV/AIDS: UNAIDS Rwanda Boss talks recent achievements, future challenges

Sunday, August 04, 2024
World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Hepatitis: “It’s time for action – test, treat and vaccinate”

Thursday, August 01, 2024
Sensitive groups which include the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk as ongoing dry spells are exacerbating poor air quality. Craish Bahizi
Health

Sensitive groups 'at risk' as dry spells exacerbate poor air quality

Wednesday, July 31, 2024
People move through a busy Petite Barrière border crossing in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District, on Monday, July 29. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Rubavu residents call for more hygiene facilities to combat Mpox outbreak

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, speaks, on Monday, July 29, during a technical meeting in Rubavu, Rwanda, to review the successes and challenges of the EAC Water Sanitation and Hygiene project. Malueth emphasised the importance of taking preventive measures to minimise the spread of Mpox.
Health

EAC urges increased public awareness to prevent spread of ‘deadly’ Monkeypox

Monday, July 29, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.
Health

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Mareba sector in Bugesera district. Photo: File.
Health

Malaria drug resistance: Rwanda updates treatment guidelines

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Landslides kill 146 in Ethiopia following Monday's disaster.
Africa

Death toll in Ethiopia landslide rises to 229

Tuesday, July 23, 2024
COMESA Competition Commission has released a consumer alert for consumers of Rwanda and other regional countries over faulty Takata airbags. courtesy.
Africa

COMESA issues consumer alert over faulty Takata vehicle airbags

Sunday, July 21, 2024
Thousands of residents gathered at the stadium, during the RPF Inkotanyi campaign rally in Gicumbi District on July 9. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwandan elections, AI and the worrisome state of the world

Friday, July 12, 2024
Kenyan President William Ruto announced the dismissal of all Cabinet Secretaries during a national address on Thursday, July 11. Courtesy
Africa

Kenyan president dismisses all Cabinet members after violent protests

Thursday, July 11, 2024