News Rwanda: Fact Sheet – HHS Actions to Support Response to Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda [ad_1] U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesFact SheetOctober 7, 2024 On September 27, 2024, the Republic of Rwanda's Ministry of Health reported cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in seven districts around the country and declared an outbreak. As of October 6, 2024, Rwanda has reported 49 cases and 12 deaths from MVD. The United States is taking a whole of government approach, working in partnership with the government of Rwanda, WHO, Africa CDC, and other international partners to […] todayOctober 10, 2024 3
Africa Africa CDC Boss Challenges ‘Unfair’ U.S. Travel Notice to Rwanda Over Marburg [ad_1] 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 unfair and unacceptable. ALSO READ: WHO seeks $7.7m to support Rwanda's Marburg outbreak response The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, October 8, issued a level 3 travel notice for the country and said next week it will begin screening travelers who have […] todayOctober 9, 2024 1
Entertainment Rwanda: Minister Umutoni Calls for Stronger Collaboration in African Cinema Industry [ad_1] Rwandan Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni, has emphasised on the need for greater collaboration in Africa's film industry. Umutoni was speaking at the the second edition of Africa Cinema Summit taking place in Accra, Ghana on Tuesday, October 8. The event aims at bridging the gap by promoting collaborations, innovation, and sustainable growth within the African cinema industry. ALSO READ: Key highlights that shaped Rwandan cinema Umutoni commended Africa's rich history of storytelling, noting how […] todayOctober 9, 2024 3
News Rwanda: Kiyovu’s Mbirizi On Trials At Al-Merrikh [ad_1] Kiyovu Sports winger Eric Mbirizi is in Mauritania for trials with Sudanese giants Al-Merrikh SC. The Burundi international joined the Green Baggies in August as a free agent in the June-July transfer window but he is considering his future elsewhere as the club remains banned by world football governing body (FIFA) from registering new players. Times Sport can confirm that Mbirizi is with Al-Merrikh in Mauritania as he hopes to complete his move as soon as he passes trials. […] todayOctober 9, 2024 2
News Rwanda Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Marburg Virus ‘Export’ [ad_1] 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 cases, health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said on Thursday, October 3. He made the observation during a press briefing, on the Marburg outbreak, co-hosted by the Director-General of Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya. Nsanzimana was commenting on surveillance to address international spread of the virus, and policy regarding international […] todayOctober 9, 2024
Africa Africa: Afcon Qualifiers – Rohr Wary of Amavubi Threat [ad_1] Benin head coach Gernot Rohr has said that Rwanda poses an even more dangerous threat than before and his charges must be well equipped to face them in the forthcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. The 'Cheetahs' host Amavubi at Felix Houphouet-Boigny Stadium on Friday, October 11, before playing the return leg at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali on Tuesday, October 15. Rohr admits that Rwanda's goalless draw with Nigeria, a country that beat his […] todayOctober 7, 2024 3
Africa Africa: Nobel Prize in Medicine Awarded to mRNA Researchers [ad_1] The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to two American scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun their work on microRNA. The two scientists were awarded for "their discovery of a fundamental principle governing how gene activity is regulated," the Nobel Foundation said in statement on Monday, October 7. Their work helped explain how genes work inside the human body and how that gives rise to the different tissues of the human body. The winners share […] todayOctober 7, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Rwanda Struggles To Halt Spread Of Marburg Virus [ad_1] Monrovia — Rwandan health authorities are struggling to contain the outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus, which has claimed the lives of about a dozen people. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said those infected are mostly healthcare workers who are usually the first responders. Contact tracing for hundreds of people is occurring to prevent further spread of the disease in Rwanda and the wider region, Nsanzimana said. Speaking during an online briefing on Thursday, he said that the country is grappling with the […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2
News Rwanda Reassures Tourists, Investors On Marburg Safety Measures [ad_1] 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 the confirmation of the Marburg virus on September 27. In a statement shared on Thursday, October 3, on RDB's X platform, they emphasised that Rwanda remains open for business and outlined measures to protect Rwandans and visitors. The statement reassured the public that tourism in Rwanda remains safe, with the health and […] todayOctober 4, 2024 2