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Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy
Featured

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
The just-concluded UN Summit of the Future 2024 underscores the importance of including Africa in the conversation on global governance reforms. Courtesy

Continentilisation and the evolving global order

Wednesday, September 25, 2024
As part of its Byikorere campaign, Irembo took the opportunity to assist citizens at four different sites across the city. All photos: Courtesy.
Featured

Irembo showcases over 200 online govt services at Kigali Car-Free Day

Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
Rwanda’s Ministrer of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaks during a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sunday, September 22. Courtesy
Technology

Rwanda, Singapore launch world’s first AI “Playbook” at UN Summit

Monday, September 23, 2024
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The National Association of Deaf Women (RNADW) will celebrate the International Week of Deaf People (IWDP) from September 23 to 26.
Women

International week of the deaf honours Rwanda's achievements in advancing women, girls’ rights

Monday, September 23, 2024
The Summit of the Future can also serve as a platform to advance Africa's economic agenda.
Africa

Why the UN Summit of the Future must focus on Africa

Sunday, September 22, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
Technicians install Starlink internet at a school in Rwanda. In mid 2023, Rwanda launched Starlink internet in 50 schools countrywide.
Technology

How Starlink internet has enhanced learning in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 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
The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy
Health

RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus

Friday, September 20, 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