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A RwandAir plane at Kigali International Airport. Rwanda is stepping up its preparedness to respond to epidemics through approaches including testing waste water from passenger airlines for early disease detection purposes. File photo.
Health

Inside Rwanda’s approach to epidemic preparedness

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Minister of State for Health, Yvan Butera, delivers remarks during a panel discussion at the AU Summit on February 17. Courtesy  
Health

It is important to scale up vaccine production in Africa — Minister Butera

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana (C) chats with senators Cyprien Niyomugabo (R), and Adrie Umuhire in the Senate’s plenary hall, soon after the session on Rwanda’s efforts to prevent and deal with epidemics concluded, on February 19, 2024. Dr. Edson Rwagasore, Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at RBC, is seen in the background (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Centre of excellence for highly infectious diseases under construction

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.
Health

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kigali residents undergo check ups of hypertension during car free days. It affects individuals from western countries, but also those living in developing third world countries. photo by Craish Bahizi

Effects of hypertension on the nervous system

Monday, February 19, 2024
A Farmer weeding in an Irish potato garden. Use of pesticides in treating potato disease could stop the decline in bee population and help increase honey production. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

Genetically modified potatoes could address honey crisis – scientists

Monday, February 19, 2024
Residents in the area, call for action on the matter and urge local authorities to address the increasing baboon population in Nyagatare.
Environment

Nyagatare: Residents concerned over baboon threats in the city

Friday, February 16, 2024
Some residents jogging at Nyarutarama running track in Gasabo District. The 2.4 kilometers long track aims to revolutionize the sporting experience and promote physical fitness in Kigali. Courtesy

Who owns the streets of Kigali? Embracing non-motorized modes of transport

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The new project seeks to deal with climate change and variabilities that influence feed and water availability for cattle. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Inside Rwanda’s new $100 million dairy project

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Some of the free condoms that were distributed to attendees during the International Condom Day in Kigali.
Health

AHF Rwanda promoting effective condom use for HIV prevention

Thursday, February 15, 2024
The New Times

AI Breakthrough Isn't Entirely Bad News for Developing Economies in Africa

Wednesday, February 14, 2024
A banana plantation that was attacked by Panama disease in Kayonza District in Eastern Province in Rwanda. File
Agriculture

Agric biotechnology could save banana varieties ravaged by Panama disease - experts

Wednesday, February 14, 2024