Update COVID-19 07 November 2020
07 November 2020 — Five (5) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 2859 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and thirteen (5213). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-three (4953) patients have recovered, with no one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and twenty-five (225) and thirty-six (36) deaths.
The new cases are in Kigali (4), and Rubavu (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere.
Update COVID-19 06 November 2020
06 November 2020 — Sixteen (16) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1333 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, two hundred, and eight (5208). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and fifty-three (4953) patients have recovered, including thirteen (13) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and twenty (220) and thirty-six (36) deaths.
The new cases are in Kigali (6), Nyagatare (6), Rubavu (2), and Rusizi (2); heightened vigilance is required everywhere.
Update COVID-19 05 November 2020
05 November 2020 — Eighteen (18) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1805 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, one hundred, and ninety-two (5192). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and forty (4940) patients have recovered, including ten (10) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and seventeen (217) and thirty-six (36) deaths. The new death is a woman Rwandan of 73 years old.
Ministry of health receives medical supplies to strengthen the screening and treatment of patients with Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs)
Keeping Sexual and Reproductive Health and Family Planning in the health agenda of the African countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond
Update COVID-19 04 November 2020
04 November 2020 — Twelve (12) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 980 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, one hundred, and seventy-four (5174). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and thirty (4930) patients have recovered, with on one in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is two hundred and nine (209) and thirty-five (35) deaths.
The new cases are in Kigali (5), and Kirehe (7) new cases in a refugee camp; heightened vigilance is required everywhere.
COVID-19 hits life-saving health services in Africa
Update COVID-19 03 November 2020
03 November 2020 — Seven (7) new COVID-19 cases were identified out of 1604 samples tested today. This brings the cumulative number of confirmed cases to five thousand, one hundred, and sixty-two (5162). To date, four thousand, nine hundred, and thirty (4930) patients have recovered, including eight (8) in the past 24 hours. The number of active cases is one hundred and ninety-seven (197) and thirty-five (35) deaths.
The new cases are in Kigali (2), Nyagatare (4), and Rusizi (1); heightened vigilance is required everywhere.
Cabo Delgado Successfully Completes the Cholera Vaccination Campaign
PEMBA November 03, 2020 – About 312,600 people from hot-spot cholera districts prone for outbreaks in Cabo Delgado Province, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), were vaccinated against the disease in the first and second rounds, both conducted in September and October respectively. A high coverage rate of 85%, according to the results released by the Provincial Health Directorate of Cabo Delgado (DPS).
Binga healthcare workers trained to detect and treat leprosy
By Tatenda Chimbwanda