Health & Science

More than 2,000 people have died from confirmed Ebola infections in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with half of those deaths recorded in the...

The White House has renewed its assertion that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory leak in Wuhan, China, launching an official webpage that...

Nearly 95% of the drinking water consumed in Bujumbura still comes from infrastructure built more than four decades ago, despite being designed to meet...

African leaders have committed to accelerating local production of medicines and vaccines as the continent faces declining international health assistance, placing greater emphasis on...

Burundi is expected to benefit from a new East African Community regional virology hub launched in Uganda on Wednesday, a move aimed at strengthening...

Burundi's government has announced tougher enforcement of nationwide sanitation measures, introducing weekly inspections every Thursday and warning that people who violate hygiene regulations could...

The East African Community (EAC) on Wednesday officially designated the Uganda Virus Research Institute (UVRI) as its Regional Centre of Excellence in Virology, a...

Community clean-up campaigns have become a familiar sight across Burundi's commercial capital, with residents, local officials and security personnel regularly gathering to clear litter,...

African governments and education partners are pushing for greater participation of girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields as the continent seeks...

Amid the cultural performances, academic exhibitions and talent competitions that marked Olivia University's Students' Cultural Week, one initiative stood out for its direct impact...