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Since declaring mpox a medical emergency on August 13, Africa CDC has been at the forefront of coordinating efforts to assist countries in containing the outbreak. Courtesy
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US$600m mobilised for Africa’s mpox response

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A waiter serves a customer in Kigali. (Sam Ngendahimana)
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Is eating healthy, nutritious foods becoming a costly affair?

Thursday, September 05, 2024
Emmanuel Ndayizigiye, Chief Executive Officer of Yalla Yalla Group (C) speaks on a panel discussion at Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali on Monday, September 2. COURTESY
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High food imports top on agenda as Africa food forum kicks off

Monday, September 02, 2024
Africa is just now receiving 10,000 doses, donated by the United States government.
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Africa to receive first mpox vaccines amid global inequity concerns

Monday, August 26, 2024
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention Africa (CDC) has cautioned countries to be more vigilant on Mpox spread.
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Africa CDC warns countries to be vigilant as mpox spreads to 13 countries

Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dr Richard Mihigo, Senior Director at Gavi, speaks to the media.
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Vaccine shortage impedes Africa’s mpox response, warns Dr Mihigo

Friday, August 23, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.
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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
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How tech aids fight against TB in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
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Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Health professionals conduct medical drills on how to handle Ebola patients at King Faisal Hospital on October 17, 2022. Rwanda has secured over Rwf150 billion for health emergency preparedness. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza.
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Rwanda secures over Rwf150bn for health emergency preparedness

Monday, June 10, 2024
Mutesa receives the award for his contribution towards human genetics.
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Rwandan doctor wins award for lifetime contribution in human genetics

Friday, April 12, 2024
President Paul Kagame, with several heads of state and government, and other senior delegates including BioNTech founder and CEO Ugur Sahin (3rd-L) offically launch BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on December 18, 2023.

Rwanda's path to pharma self-sufficiency: Strengthening regulatory oversight and building a robust healthcare system

Tuesday, April 09, 2024