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Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana.
Health

Rwanda hoping to see 'zero new Marburg cases, deaths for several days'

Friday, October 18, 2024
Four patients are still under treatment, according to the latest update from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) on Thursday, October 17. FILE..
Health

Marburg: Five more patients recover as no new cases confirmed

Thursday, October 17, 2024
October 17 marked exactly twenty days since Rwanda declared the Marburg virus outbreak on September 27. Courtesy
Health

Marburg outbreak: What we know 20 days later

Thursday, October 17, 2024
A substandard abattoir in Kamonyi District. RICA recommends that all sorts of slaughtering should be conducted in registered and licensed slaughterhouses, equipped with the necessary tools and personnel for a hygienic and controlled environment.
Health

RICA explains risks in substandard abattoirs

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Residents plant bamboo trees near Rugunga drainage. File
Environment

Kigali: Three million tree planting drive targets residential, recreational zones

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian during the interview with The New Times. Willy Mucyo
People

Comedian Kibonge opens up on his secret battle with childhood illness

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Amb. Emmanuel Hategeka presents his letters of credence to President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar as Ambassador of Rwanda to Madagascar, on Wednesday, October 16
International

Hategeka presents letters of credence to President Rajoelina of Madagascar

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Rwanda has launched the world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda begins world's first clinical trial for Marburg virus disease treatment

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
WHO Regional Director for Africa Dr Matshidiso Moeti visit Marburg outbreak response sites in Kigali on Wednesday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

WHO Africa chief lauds Rwanda's 'swift' response to Marburg outbreak

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A nurse takes care of a newborn at Kirehe Hospital. Surrogacy is a form of third-party reproductive practice in which the intending parent(s) contract a surrogate mother to give birth to a child. File
Health

Surrogacy: Justice foundation on why further regulation is needed

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team before performing a decontamination procedure using an ultraviolet laser robot at a hospital in Kigali earlier this month, as part of ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Photo: Courtesy.

Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda's key lessons in tackling public health crises

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
A view of artist's impression of Nyabugogo wetland that is set to be revamped. Fishing ponds are set to be established as part of the $80 million rehabilitation of five wetlands in Kigali. Courtesy
Environment

Fishing to feature in five Kigali wetlands after $27m rehabilitation

Tuesday, October 15, 2024