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Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Editorial

United front needed to tackle the threat of drug abuse

Thursday, June 27, 2024
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Understanding basic hygiene and its role in public health

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Laurette Annely Akariza, 25, the author of new book 'Rebounce'- Photo by Willy Mucyo
Art

Hope, resilience and transgenerational trauma: Rwandan author shares insights in new book

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
A medic conducts Covid-19 vaccination exercise in Kigali in on August 3, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

What is Africa’s role in the nearly failed global pandemic treaty

Monday, June 24, 2024
RNP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner of Police Boniface Rutikanga. Courtesy
Elections

Police urges public order as electoral campaigns begin

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Jacqueline Dunia was installed as 25th president of Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga.
Rwanda

Jacqueline Dunia becomes 25th president of Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Irembo and MoH officials pose for a group photo during the launch of Public Procurement for Innovation (PPI), a health facilities licensing platform.
Featured

FEATURED: Irembo, health ministry launch new platform to streamline healthcare services in Rwanda

Friday, June 21, 2024
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Health

Rwanda gets largest medical diagnostic equipment delivery under new strategy

Friday, June 21, 2024
President Paul Kagame (center) breaks ground for BioNTech manufacturing plant in Kigali with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo (left) and BioNTech CEO Ugur Sahin in June 2022. It is Africa's first mRNA technology vaccines plant.

Africa’s pharma future: United we stand, divided we stall

Friday, June 21, 2024
Charles Munyaneza, the Executive Secretary of the National Electoral Commission, addresses journalists on the preparations for the 2024 elections, on June 20 in Kigali (courtesy)
Elections

Rwanda Decides: Over 260 observers accredited for July elections

Thursday, June 20, 2024
President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in Paris on Thursday, June 20. Village Urugwiro
Health

Kagame: Africa should aim for new vaccines, therapeutics

Thursday, June 20, 2024