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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
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
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Africa CDC calls for urgent action against concerning spread of mpox

Friday, August 09, 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
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
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
The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, speaks, on Monday, July 29, during a technical meeting in Rubavu, Rwanda, to review the successes and challenges of the EAC Water Sanitation and Hygiene project. Malueth emphasised the importance of taking preventive measures to minimise the spread of Mpox.
Health

EAC urges increased public awareness to prevent spread of ‘deadly’ Monkeypox

Monday, July 29, 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
President Kagame arrives in France for participating at the opening session of the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, on Thursday, June 20. Village Urugwiro
Health

Kagame in France for global forum on vaccines

Thursday, June 20, 2024
President Paul Kagame meets Richard Mihigo, who is one of the five candidates vying for the position of regional director for the World Health Organization African Region on Saturday, June 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Kagame meets Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for key WHO post

Saturday, June 15, 2024
The funding will support BioNTech to establish mRNA vaccine research and development (R&D), clinical, and commercial-scale manufacturing capabilities at the company’s facility in Kigali.
Editorial

BioNTech-CEPI partnership is a shot in the arm for Rwanda’s vaccine ecosystem

Friday, May 31, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during Car Free Day mass sports. Photo by Craish Bahizi

NCDs: Numbers may be silent, but these statistics should scare us all

Thursday, May 23, 2024