Rwanda: Over 700 Vaccinated, 26 Recover in Marburg Virus Outbreak

The number of people who have recovered from the Marburg virus disease reached 26, as those who are vaccinated rose to 708, as of Monday, October 14, according to the Ministry of… Read more »

Africa: Kagame, Africa CDC Discuss Strategies to Enhance Disease Prevention On Continent

President Paul Kagame and Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), on October 11 discussed Rwanda's preparedness and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Has Almost Zero Risk to Export Marburg, Says Africa CDC Boss

Director General of Africa-CDC Dr. Jean Kaseya has said that Rwanda has almost zero risk of exporting the Marburg outbreak, thanks to a number of serious measures put in place. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Expects More Marburg Vaccine Doses - Minister

More than 200 people in Rwanda have been inoculated against Marburg virus, and the country expects to get more vaccine doses to scale up its immunisation effort, the Minister of… Read more »

Rwanda: Over 80% People With Disabilities Identified for Needed Support

The needs of people with disabilities have been identified and categorized, at 87.5 per cent as of September, to ensure that they benefit from social protection programmes. Read more »

Rwanda: With Continued Compliance, the End of Marburg Outbreak Is Within Reach

For the second consecutive day since the Marburg virus outbreak was announcedon September 27, Rwanda recorded no new cases or fatalities on Thursday, October 10. This is a positive… Read more »

Rwanda: Andy Bumuntu Named 'Unicef Advocacy Champion' On World Mental Health Day

Coinciding with World Mental Health Day, UNICEF introduced celebrated musician Andy Bumuntu as its newest Advocacy Champion during a press briefing on Thursday, October 10. Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Warns of Impaired Vision Among Children Due to Much Time Indoors, On Screen

Too much time spent indoors and intensive near vision activity lead to more children suffering from near-sightedness, or myopia, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World… Read more »

Rwanda: What Will It Take for Rwanda to Rein in the Teenage Pregnancy Menace?

Teenage pregnancies continue to be a major challenge Rwanda is grappling with, as more girls aged below 19 and of school going age continue to be victims of unplanned pregnancies,… Read more »

Rwanda: Essential Role of Vitamin B Complex in Your Body

Vitamin B complex is crucial for health, playing a key role in various metabolic processes. This group of water-soluble vitamins is essential for cell growth and metabolism. Normal… Read more »

Rwanda: New 3D Printer to Improve Access to Affordable Prostheses

Dimensional (3D) printer has been unveiled as part of an initiative aimed at improving the lives of amputees in Rwanda by increasing access to cheaper prosthetic solutions and… Read more »

Rwanda: A Tribute to Antoine Mudakikwa, Rwanda's First Mountain Gorilla Doctor

When someone we love passes away, it takes time to understand the loss. We grapple with questions like; "How could someone so precious slip away? How can it be that we'll never see… Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Seeks $7.7m to Support Rwanda's Marburg Outbreak Response

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is seeking US$ 7.7 million from October to December 2024 to support the Government of Rwanda in controlling the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Boss Challenges 'Unfair' U.S. Travel Notice to Rwanda Over Marburg

The Director General of Africa CDC, Dr. Jean Kaseya, on Wednesday, October 9, said that the decision by the US to issue a travel notice to Rwanda due to the Marburg outbreak is… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Battle Against Marburg Virus - a Story of Resilience, Compassion, and Hope

As a physician and public health scholar observing the recent Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda, I am both highly concerned and hopeful. The confirmation of Marburg virus disease… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Marburg Virus 'Export'

Rwanda is intensifying efforts including contact tracing as well as screening travelers at Kigali International Airport (KIA) to prevent potential export of Marburg virus disease… Read more »

Rwanda: How Marburg Prevention Measures Are Being Embraced

In public places across Rwanda, rigorous health protocols are being implemented to prevent the spread of the Marburg virus. Read more »

Rwanda: What to Know About Marburg Virus Vaccine in Use in Rwanda

Rwanda, on October 6, kicked off a trial vaccination drive focused on people at highest risk of contracting Marburg virus, especially healthcare workers, according to the Ministry… Read more »

Rwanda: A Call for Unity and Calm Amidst Marburg Outbreak

The recently reported cases of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda has undoubtedly caused significant concern and anxiety among both citizens and the international community. While the… Read more »

Africa: Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to mRNA Researchers

The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to two American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun their work on microRNA. Read more »

Rwanda: Marburg Virus - Key Prevention Guidelines for Places of Worship

Rwanda Governance Board (RGB) on October 6 issued additional guidelines on the prevention and control of the Marburg virus, in accordance with the Ministry of Health's guidelines.… Read more »

Rwanda: New Vaccines Offer 'Hope to Control' Marburg Virus, Says Minister

As Rwanda received 700 vaccine doses for the Marburg virus on October 5, health authorities expressed optimism about containing an outbreak of the haemorrhagic disease which has… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Reassures Tourists, Investors On Marburg Safety Measures

Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and the Ministry of Health have reaffirmed their commitment to ensuring the safety and security of tourists and investors in the country following… Read more »

Rwanda: Marburg Virus - Gilead Confirms Remdesivir Drug Donation to Rwanda

American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, on Thursday, October 3, announced that it will donate about 5,000 vials of its antiviral drug Remdesivir for emergency use in… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda 'Expecting' Antiviral Drug for Marburg Virus

Rwanda is set to get thousands of doses of an antivirus therapeutic called Remdesivir, which is produced by the American biopharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences, officials said… Read more »