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The World Health Organization on Friday, August 9, issued a call for manufacturers of mpox vaccines to submit an expression of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Courtesy
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WHO seeks mpox vaccine manufacturers for emergency evaluation amid surging outbreak

Saturday, August 10, 2024
The 114 new ambulances mark the largest single acquisition in the country’s history. They were handed over to hospitals on Friday, August 9. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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PHOTOS: Five things to know as Rwanda acquires over 100 new ambulances

Saturday, August 10, 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
Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
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Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024
The World Health Organization has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.
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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.
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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
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Mpox: WHO boss says considering international health emergency

Monday, August 05, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
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Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
An artist's impression of King Faisal Hospital that is set to be expanded. The expansion works will see King Faisal Hospital (KFH) raise its capacity from 157 to almost 600 beds.
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What to know about King Faisal Hospital expansion plan

Monday, July 22, 2024
Students fill questionnaires about self testing before voluntarily trying out the kits in private. (File Photo)
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HIV self-testing rolled out across six varsities

Monday, July 22, 2024
President Paul Kagame officially launches the expansion works of King Faisal Hospital on Monday, July 22. Photos by Village Urugwiro
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PHOTOS: Kagame pushes for quality healthcare as he launches expansion works for King Faisal Hospital

Monday, July 22, 2024