Salma uwase

Artisanal Crafts Weaving and basket making is a traditional art still used today to make dry containers for storing food and medicines. These are also known as peace pots and had traditional values such as to commemorate weddings or as a welcome gift. Pottery is one of the oldest forms of art in Rwanda and can still be seen in many towns today using traditional Batwa techniques. Known for its good quality clay these potteries are still widely used for cooking and storing liquids. Rwandan Culture and Traditions Imigongo A distinctively Rwandan craft is the Imigongo or cow dung paintings that are produced by a local co-operative in the village of Nyakarambi near the border with Tanzania. Dominated by black, brown and white whirls and other geometric shapes, these unique and earthy works can be bought in craft markets throughout the country. Rwandan Culture and Traditions Umuganda Translated from Kinyarwanda as h“coming together in common purpose to achieve an outcome”, Umuganda is when R...

  Rwanda is showing signs of progress in its battle against the Marburg virus outbreak, with recent data indicating a shift towards more recoveries than fatalities. This development comes as the country bolsters its response with the arrival of its first batch of vaccines. In a press conference, on Sunday morning, the Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, provided an update on the outbreak’s status. “Since Marburg appeared in Rwanda, we’ve had 61 confirmed cases,” he reported. “Of these, 18 patients have recovered and been discharged, while 29 remain under medical care. Sadly, we’ve lost 14 individuals to the disease.” Buy vitamins and supplements Dr. Nsanzimana highlighted a positive trend observed over the past week. “In the last seven days, we’ve seen more recoveries than deaths,” he stated. “Even more encouragingly, we’ve had no new cases in the past three days. While this is certainly good news, we must remain vigilan

  Five families on Thursday and five more on Friday have seen their family members return home after recovering from the Marburg virus which has so far claimed lives of twelve people in Rwanda in nearly ten days. It must be a reason of celebration in the ten families given the concern of the society against the Marburg outbreak. Except for Thursday October 3 when the country did not record any fatality, the virus has claimed life of at least one patient since it was confirmed in Rwanda last week. The Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana paid tribute to the medical personnel who are sparing no efforts to save lives. “Today, five patients recovered, they will be discharged tomorrow and they are doing well. Let’s take this time to thank those who treated them. We shall overcome Marburg,” the Minister wrote on his twitter handle yesterday. So far there are 41 confirmed cases, including four cases on October 4, 2024. Also on this date, one patient died from the virus, bringing the to...