Rwanda Intensifies Efforts To Secure Marburg Virus Vaccines Amid Outbreak
Rwanda is intensifying efforts to secure vaccines for the Marburg virus, as stated by Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana on…
Rwanda Development Board Confirms Safety For Tourism & Business Amid Marburg Outbreak
Despite a recent Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak, Rwanda remains safe for travel, tourism, and business, health minister says. The…
Minister Monica Musenero Unveils Vaccine Production Plan For Monkeypox Virus
On October 1, 2024, Dr. Monica Musenero, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, announced the government’s plan to start manufacturing…
UPDATE: Rwanda Reports Six Marburg Deaths, 26 Cases Amid Ongoing Outbreak
Rwanda’s Ministry of Health has reported six deaths from Marburg virus disease (MVD), just a day after confirming the outbreak…
Parliament Condemns Forced HIV Testing Of Hoima Stadium Workers Ahead Of AFCON 2027
Parliament has condemned the mandatory HIV/AIDS testing of workers at Hoima Stadium, which is being built for the African Cup…
Parliament Demands Urgent Probe Into Alarming Maternal Deaths At Jinja Regional Referral Hospital
Parliament has demanded a thorough investigation into the high maternal mortality rates at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, which exceed national…
Anthrax Outbreak: Government Agencies Dispatched To Kanungu District
In response to a deadly anthrax outbreak in Kanungu District in Western Uganda, the Cabinet has ordered immediate deployment of…
Rwanda Confirms Two New Mpox Cases, Bringing Total to Six
Rwanda has confirmed two new mpox cases, bringing the total number of infections to six since July 27. The initial…
US Reaffirms Commitment To Tanzania’s Fight Against HIV
The US has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Tanzania in its fight against HIV, with an increased focus on sustainability…
Panic As Africa Centres For Disease Control Raise Alarm Over Uncontrolled Soaring Cases Of Mpox
The mpox outbreak in Africa is still not under control, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)…