Day: October 10, 2024

Rwanda’s Heads of Schools Organisation to Sponsor Six Brave Students After Flag-Saving Act

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The Heads of Schools Organisation in Rwanda (HOSO) announced that it will provide full educational support, up to the completion of secondary school, to six students who demonstrated bravery by protecting the national flag during a storm. The students’ actions took place at Cyobe Primary School, located in Mbuye Sector, Ruhango District, on October 2, 2024. The six students rushed to secure the Rwandan flag as a strong wind threatened to blow it away during a storm that damaged school roofs. Their swift actions were motivated by their belief that…

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Rwanda’s Cycling Team Wins Gold at African Championships in Eldoret, Kenya

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The Rwandan National Cycling Team clinched the gold medal in the mixed team time trial event at the African Cycling Championships, held in Eldoret, Kenya. The event took place on Thursday, October 10, 2024, marking the second day of the championship. The time trial involved six participating countries, each with a mixed team comprising three men and three women. Rwanda’s winning team included cyclists Mugisha Moïse, Ingabire Diane, Mukashema Josiane, Nzayisenga Valentine, Masengesho Vainqueur, and Tuyizere Étienne. They completed the 44.8-kilometer race in 1 hour and 6 seconds, finishing 39…

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Rwanda Denies Suppressing Information on Marburg Outbreak, Reports 58 Infections and 13 Deaths

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The Rwandan government has firmly denied allegations that it withheld information about the arrival of the Marburg virus in the country, emphasizing that it disclosed details as soon as they were available. This clarification came from the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, during a virtual press briefing held on Thursday. The initial cases in Rwanda were detected on September 27, 2024. On October 8, the Ministry of Health reported that there have been 13 fatalities and 14 recoveries among the 58 total confirmed cases. Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted Rwanda’s extensive…

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Mental Health in Rwanda: Addressing the Hidden Crisis

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In recent years, Rwanda has made strides in expanding access to mental health services, yet significant challenges remain. According to the 2018 Rwanda Mental Health Survey, trauma from the 1994 after the Genocide against the Tutsi continues to affect new generations, with an estimated 27.4% of youth aged 14-25 experiencing psychological issues like depression, anxiety, and social isolation. The lingering effects of the Genocide against the Tutsi, combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, have heightened the need for mental health support in the country. Despite the government’s efforts,…

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Gaza: Ihohoterwa ku gitsina gore rikomeje gufata indi ntera

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Mu gihugu cya Gaza, ihohoterwa rikorerwa abagore n’abakobwa ryafashe intera ikomeye cyane kubera intambara ihamaze igihe. Abagore benshi, cyane cyane abari mu nkambi z’impunzi, bahura n’ibyago bikomeye by’ihohoterwa rishingiye ku gitsina kubera gutakaza uburinzi n’umutekano. Raporo zitangwa na UNFPA n’indi miryango y’ubufasha zigaragaza ko ibibazo byo guhohoterwa byiyongereye cyane muri iyi minsi y’intambara. Ibi birimo ubwicanyi, guhohoterwa mu buryo bw’imibonano mpuzabitsina, ndetse n’ihohoterwa rikorewe abana b’abakobwa. Bitewe n’ibikorwa by’intambara, uburyo bwo gutanga ubufasha, nko guha ibikoresho byo kwita ku isuku y’abagore n’abakobwa n’ubufasha bw’ibanze bwo mu rwego rw’ubuzima bwo mu…

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