Africa: Kigali - First-Ever International Vaccine Institute Vaccinology Course in Africa Kicks Off

The International Vaccine Institute (IVI), in collaboration with the University of Rwanda, has organised a five-day International Vaccinology Course, taking place simultaneously in… Read more »

Rwanda: Students Urged On Mpox Preventive Guidelines As Schools Resume

As students prepare to return to school for the 2024-2025 academic year which starts on September 9, the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has urged them to follow specific guidelines… Read more »

Rwanda: Recognising Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with a friend of mine. This gentleman, a seasoned journalist, spends hours on his keyboard sometimes doing home-office work for long hours. As we… Read more »

Rwanda: Dealing With Bothersome Conspicuous Scars

A scar is a normal part of the healing process following an injury, whether from physical trauma such as road traffic accidents or burns or from surgical procedures. Read more »

Rwanda: Mpox - WHO Launches Global Response Plan

In a determined effort to halt the spread of Mpox, the World Health Organisation (WHO) launched a global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) on Monday, August 26. Read more »

Africa: Africa to Receive First Mpox Vaccines Amid Global Inequity Concerns

Africa's first batch of mpox vaccines is finally arriving this week, much later than in other parts of the world where the vaccines have been available for weeks. Read more »

Africa: Germany to Donate 100,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses to Africa

Germany will donate 100,000 mpox vaccine doses from its military stocks to help contain the outbreak in Africa and provide help to the affected countries, Reuters reported on… Read more »

Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Five-Year Plan to Halve Child Stunting

The government is set to implement a comprehensive strategy aimed at reducing child stunting across the country rate to 15 per cent by 2029 from 33 per cent. Read more »

Rwanda: Who Issues Guidelines for Mpox Emergency Response

The World Health Organization (WHO) released new guidelines for the response to an escalating mpox public health emergency, incorporating the latest scientific findings and risk… Read more »

Rwanda: It Is a Victory Against Stigma, Not the Virus

A report by global body UNAIDS indicates that there has been a decline in HIV stigma in Rwanda, a significant milestone in the country's journey towards a healthier and more… Read more »

Rwanda: Dr. Uwajeni Amani - Bridging Dermatology Gap and Inspiring Future Specialists in Rwanda

Rwanda faces a significant challenge in dermatology, with only 13 practicing dermatologists serving a population of nearly 14 million people. Read more »

Rwanda: HIV-Related Stigma Decreases in Rwanda - Report

A study carried out by UNAIDS in July shows that in countries like Rwanda, the percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has… Read more »

Sudan: Sudan Declares Cholera Outbreak

Sudan officially declared an outbreak of cholera on Saturday, August 17, after the World Health Organisation (WHO) said more than 300 people had died of disease, Xinhua reported. Read more »

Africa: Africa Cannot Continue to Be Breeding Ground for Disease Outbreaks

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, was this week declared a continent-wide public health emergency by the African Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The World… Read more »

Africa: Mpox 'A Crisis That Demands Our Collective Action' - Africa CDC Boss

Mpox, a viral illness caused by the monkeypox virus, is not just another challenge but a crisis that demands collective action, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of… Read more »

Africa: WHO Report - New Mpox Cases in Africa Surge By 61 Percent in June

The World Health Organization (WHO) released its 35th report on the multi-country mpox outbreak on August 12, highlighting a continued global transmission of the disease. Read more »

Rwanda: Health Ministry Explains Delay in Setting New Medical Tariffs

The Ministry of Health has said that the delay in setting new medical tariffs to replace the current ones that private health facilities say are low and make them incur losses is… Read more »

Rwanda: People With Disabilities Outline Top Issues That Need Advocacy

In 2021, Rwanda adopted a national policy to help ensure that persons with disabilities enjoy full inclusion in society and equal participation in Rwanda's transformation agenda. Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Allocates $1m to Combat Mpox Outbreak, Announces Further Support

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released $1 million from its contingency fund for emergencies to enhance the global response to mpox. Read more »

Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Action to Address Mpox Surge in 17 African Nations

The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for increased support to address the rapidly spreading mpox outbreak across 17 African countries. Read more »

Africa: Mpox - WHO Boss Says Considering International Health Emergency

The World Health Organization (WHO) is considering a major step in response to a rapidly escalating mpox outbreak that has so far been confirmed in 12 African countries. Read more »

Rwanda: Hepatitis - 'It's Time for Action - Test, Treat and Vaccinate'

World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28 with the aim of bringing the world together under a single theme to raise awareness of the global burden of viral hepatitis… Read more »

Rwanda: Rubavu Residents Call for More Hygiene Facilities to Combat Mpox Outbreak

Rubavu residents want more sanitary equipment installed at the two official Rwanda-DR Congo border crossings in their town after two cases of Mpox were confirmed in the country on… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Urges Increased Public Awareness to Prevent Spread of 'Deadly' Monkeypox

The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has called on partner states to educate their citizens on how to protect themselves and prevent the spread of Mpox (Monkeypox), a viral… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Hands Over Key Veterinary Services to Private Operators

The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) has announced that key veterinary services will now be provided by private operators under the 'Veterinary Sanitary… Read more »