Rwanda hosting AMA headquarters could be a game-changer for health in Africa

Rwanda and the African Union signed a host agreement for the African Medicines Agency (AMA), a specialised regulatory body for medical products, in June 2023. The establishment of AMA is a significant step towards enhancing healthcare infrastructure and advancing medical innovation. It marks a pivotal moment not only for Rwanda but for the entire continent, signifying a commitment to bolstering pharmaceutical regulation, promoting access to quality medicines, and fostering collaboration. Setting up the AMA headquarters in Rwanda carries profound implications for the future of healthcare across Africa. As the continent grapples…

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Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza students shine at international First Lego League

Ten students from Collège Christ-Roi de Nyanza who won the national First Lego League competition, returned from Texas, USA, on Monday, April 22, where they debuted in the International First Lego League (FFL) competition. The group was awarded for their innovative use of virtual reality technology in the construction industry with their project that assists architects and engineers in creating 3D building designs. They competed against over 100 teams from around the globe. At the national level, the group won the national title for ‘Motivation Award’ in the ‘Best Innovation Project’ presentation…

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Vote final sur l’aide américaine à l’Ukraine au cours des prochaines heures

Ce n’est plus qu’une question d’heures: le Congrès américain va voter très prochainement sur l’adoption finale d’un énorme plan d’aide à l’Ukraine, fruit de mois de tractations extrêmement tendues et laborieuses. L’enveloppe, qui comprend également des fonds pour Israël, Taïwan et un ultimatum à TikTok, pourrait être adoptée au Sénat d’ici la fin de la journée mardi. “Ne faisons pas attendre nos amis à travers le monde un instant de plus”, a lancé le chef démocrate Chuck Schumer, plaidant pour la tenue imminente d’un vote. Une source parlementaire a indiqué…

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En mal de soldats, Kiev cherche à faire rentrer au pays les Ukrainiens en âge de combattre

L’Ukraine a annoncé mardi avoir suspendu ses services consulaires pour les hommes âgés de 18 à 60 ans et vivant à l’étranger, dans le but de les inciter à rentrer au pays. Seule la délivrance de “cartes d’identité pour rentrer en Ukraine” est maintenue. L’Ukraine cherche des combattants. Kiev a annoncé, mardi 23 avril, avoir suspendu ses services consulaires pour les hommes âgés de 18 à 60 ans et vivant à l’étranger, dans l’optique de faire rentrer au pays des forces vives pour combattre la Russie. Le pays, qui subit depuis deux ans…

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EMPOWERING EVERY VOICE: THE JOURNEY OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN RWANDA

 By Diane NKUSI NIKUZE In the heart of Rwanda’s social tapestry lies a community often overlooked, yet essential in the narrative of progress: children with disabilities. The findings from the 2022 Rwandan census provide a revealing insight into their journey, illuminating both the challenges they face and the strides made towards inclusive empowerment. Prevalence of Disabilities The 2022 census paints a picture of resilience within Rwanda’s diverse landscape, identifying 391,775 individuals aged 5 years and above living with disabilities. These figures, accounting for 3.4% of the population, showcase the varied…

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Yateye utwatsi uwamuhanuriye ubukwe na Papa Sava, anahishura ingaruka ubu buhanuzi buzamugiraho

Umunyana Analyssa wamamaye nka Mama Sava muri filime ya Papa Sava, yavuze ko umupasiteri uherutse kumuhanurira ubukwe bwe na Papa Sava ibyo yakoze ari ubutubuzi kuko ntaho bihuriye n’ukuri. Mu minsi ishize nibwo hagiye hanze amashusho y’umupasiteri ahanurira Mama Sava ko agiye gukora ubukwe na Papa Sava bakorana. Mama Sava yavuze ko byose byabaye mu mpera z’umwaka ushize ubwo yajyaga gusengera mu rusengero rw’uwo mupasiteri. Ati “Hariya ni i Kanombe mu rusengero ntibuka, ntabwo nsanzwe mpasengera nari natumiwe n’inshuti zanjye njyayo ari ubwa mbere. Uriya ntabwo ari umwuka wera rwose!”…

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RCS yavuze ku myigaragambyo ya bamwe mu bacungagereza n’abayobozi babo

Kuwa Mbere tariki ya 22 Mata 2024, nibwo hamenyekanye amakuru avuga ko hari abacungagereza n’abayobozi babo batangiye imyigaragambyo yo kwiyicisha inzara kubera ko bafungiwe ubusa mu gihe kigera ku mezi atanu. Umuvugizi wa RCS, CSP Kubwimana Thérèse, yemereye IGIHE dukesha iyi nkuru ko hari abakozi bayo bari gukurikiranwa bitewe n’amakosa bakoze mu kazi, agaragaza ko ari ibintu bisanzwe bibaho nk’imwe muri gahunda y’uru rwego yo gukebura abaguye mu makosa, igihe cyagenwe cyarangira bagasubizwa mu kazi. CSP Kubwimana yavuze ko aba bacungagereza badafungiye mu Igororero rya Rwamagana nk’uko hari abagiye babitangaza…

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Sobanukirwa itandukaniro ry’umuntu ufite virusi itera SIDA n’urwaye SIDA

Usanga akenshi abantu bagorwa no gutandukanya gutandukanya umuntu urwaye SIDA n’ufite Virusi itera SIDA. Kudasobanukirwa iri tandukaniro niryo rituma hari benshi bagwa mu mutego wo kuba bakwandura cyangwa bagakwirakwiza ubwandu bushya bwa virusi itera SIDA. Nk’uko Sante.fr ibitangaza Virus itera SIDA ni ubwandu bwa virusi irwanya ubwirinzi bw’umubiri, iyo uwayanduye adakurikiranywe neza ngo yiyiteho, afate indyo yuzuye ndetse n’ibindi byose bituma umubiri we umererwa neza ukagira ubwirinzi buri hejuru niyo itera SIDA ikaba indwara cg uruhurirane rw’indwara zizahaza umubiri. Imiti igabanya ubukana bwa virusi itera SIDA itaraboneka, kwandura VIH no…

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