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Rwanda launches Mpox vaccination campaign

Rwanda launches Mpox vaccination campaign

The Ministry of Health has announced the launch of a Mpox vaccination campaign as part of Rwanda's preparedness and response to this public health emergency of international concern. The announcement posted on X,…

Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency

Africa CDC Declares Mpox a Public Health Emergency

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has issued a critical announcement, declaring the ongoing mpox outbreak a public health emergency. With cases surging across the continent, the Africa…

Rwanda receives medical imaging equipment

Rwanda receives medical imaging equipment

On June 20, 2024, the Ministry of Health received a consignment of medical imaging equipment purchased by the Government of Rwanda through a new strategic partnership with Siemens Healthineers. According to the press…

Malaria reduced by 90% due to Community Health Workers

Malaria reduced by 90% due to Community Health Workers

Rwanda's Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, has revealed that in the past 30 years, malaria in Rwanda has been reduced by a rate of 90% due to the efforts and contributions of Community Health Workers, known as…

Trafficking vapes seized on Australian border this week

Trafficking vapes seized on Australian border this week

The Australian Border Force (ABF) has seized the vapes worth $12.4 million from being illegaly imported to Australia between Monday and Thursday. The vapes were smuggled into Australia through sea cargo containers…

COVID-19 cases are increasing across Australia

COVID-19 cases are increasing across Australia

New family of COVID-19 nicknamed FLiRT cases is increasing across Australia as the weather gets colder. Due to FLiRT cases and hospitalisations across the country are rising every time. Between April 1 and April 30,…

Blood donors needed in Australia as reserves run down

Blood donors needed in Australia as reserves run down

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood has faced critical low reserves, hence, there is urgent call for blood and plasma donors in the state. Demand for blood is exceptionally high, surpassing current donation levels.…

Traveller tested positive for measles at Melbourne Airport

Traveller tested positive for measles at Melbourne Airport

Traveller who was transiting through Melbourne Airport's T2 international terminal on Wednesday from Dubai has been tested positive for measles. The traveller has been on flight EK408 and Victoria Health warned people…

Pneumonia cases increase in NSW children

Pneumonia cases increase in NSW children

Pneumonia cases are increasing in NSW children and has caused health experts to put warnings. The numbers of children with pneumonia symptoms taken to hospital have tripled compared to January. Only last week, 124…

Rwanda spends 10 billion Rwf annually on vaccination

Rwanda spends 10 billion Rwf annually on vaccination

The Rwanda Biomedical Center, RBC, has revealed that Rwanda spends 10 billion Rwf annually on vaccination. The Rwanda Biomedical Center advises parents to participate in the vaccination program as it is for the…

New prostate cancer treatment to be firstly tried

New prostate cancer treatment to be firstly tried

The new cure of prostate cancer will be tried at Brisbane believed to leave away regular treatments. The new treatment is advantageous than regular treatment as it targets diseased cells more accurately, with fewer…