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According to the regulations of NEC governing the 2024 elections of senators, the submission of candidatures for the said positions runs from July 30 through August 11. Courtesy
Elections

Ten things to know about Rwanda’s senatorial polls

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
Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

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
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues. Photo: File
Health

Why are men reluctant to seek help for mental health issues?

Thursday, August 08, 2024
An alarming spread of unvetted information on outbreak of Mpox in Rwanda has highlighted the critical issue of health misinformation on social media.

Combating health misinformation on WhatsApp

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
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
NEC has announced a five-day extension of the period for submitting candidatures for the September 2024 senatorial elections. File
Elections

Deadline for submitting senatorial candidatures extended

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
The World Health Organization Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Internet
Health

Mpox: WHO boss says considering international health emergency

Monday, August 05, 2024
Rwandan professional poet Sylvestre Nsengimana has carved a unique niche in the world of performing arts-courtesy
Career

Nsengimana on championing Rwandan culture through performing arts

Monday, August 05, 2024