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Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Photo internet
Health

WHO report: New mpox cases in Africa surge by 61% in June

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus. Photo internet
Health

Mpox declared public health emergency in Africa

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Agri-scientists work in Irish potato multiplication centre in Kiningi in Musanze District.
Agriculture

Top Rwandan crops on track to be 'genetically modified'

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Badr Abdelaaty during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Photo by Joan Mbabazi
Health

Rwanda, Egypt ink deal to support modern heart centre in Kigali

Monday, August 12, 2024
Workers remove asbestos on one of buildings of the University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy
Environment

How is removed asbestos safely disposed off?                                                                  

Monday, August 12, 2024
A woman brushing her teeth. Here are tips to enhance your oral hygiene. Internet
Health

Ten useful tips for your oral hygiene

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Skin rash is a distinctive symptom of Mpox. African Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called for urgent action to avert the concerning spread of mpox across the continent, on Thursday, August 8
Africa

Africa CDC calls for urgent action against concerning spread of mpox

Friday, August 09, 2024
Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the workshop on the project in Kigali on Wednesday, August 7. The project was entitled “Development of a Smart Wearable Device for Real-Time Risk Monitoring of Infectious Virus Spreading Case Study of COVID-19”. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: University of Rwanda’s smart wearable device to monitor infectious diseases

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The World Health Organization has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.
Health

WHO allocates $1m to combat mpox outbreak, announces further support

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Mpox or monkeypox as it is commonly known is an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Editorial

Africa must unite against MPox

Thursday, August 08, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.
Health

WHO calls for urgent action to address mpox surge in 17 African nations

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
The GenExpert machine is portable and effective as the results are automatically displayed and stored on the computer
Health

How tech aids fight against TB in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 07, 2024