The health initiative is part of a process that began two years ago, where 17 African countries, including Rwanda, were identified by the WHO as willing to conduct clinical trials. On Wednesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Rwanda launched the world’s first clinical trial for a treatment of Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Progress […]

Of the 700 vaccines received, 620 doses have already been administered to frontline workers and emergency responders. On Monday, official sources stated that Rwanda is making significant strides in its fight against the Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak, with recent data showing more recoveries than fatalities. Related:Rwanda: +200 People Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus Disease Rwandan […]

Since the Marburg outbreak was declared in Rwanda on Sep. 27, 58 confirmed cases, including 13 deaths, have been recorded. On Friday, Rwandan Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana said that more than 200 people in the country have been vaccinated against Marburg virus disease. Related:Rwanda: Guidelines to Curb Marburg Spread Issued, Death Toll Hits 8 […]

Violence concentrated in the eastern province of North Kivu has led not only to arbitrary killings but also to sexual abuse.

In the 2022-2023 fiscal year, over 500,000 people were screened for hepatitis C, of whom, about 2,000 tested positive and were initiated on treatment, the statistics showed.

On Sunday, Rwandans residing abroad cast their votes in 140 polling sites across 70 countries worldwide, according to the NEC.

The campaign for the presidential and parliamentary elections in Rwanda next Monday ended this Saturday with the holding of rallies, among them the president of the country, Paul Kagame, great favorite to get a fourth term. RELATED: France Goes to the Polls in Runoff of Snap Parliamentary Elections With High Turnout Kagame, 66, closed his […]

The arrival of the evacuees from Libya came after Rwanda’s angry response to UNHCR accusations that Kigali endangers asylum-seekers.

In the latest intervention against the British policy of sending migrants to Rwanda, the UNHCR told the British High Court Monday that it is investigating new allegations of abuses, including allegations of individuals potentially being sent to countries where they could be tortured.

On Wednesday, Defense Minister Juvenal Marizamunda announced that Rwanda will elevate its military education with the introduction of the National Defense College, an institution aimed at honing the skills of senior military personnel. Related: Zambia: 34.7 Bln USD for Climate Change Adaptation Plan The establishment of the National Defense College fills a crucial void in […]