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The portable patient monitors were handed over during a ceremony which took place on the 9th of October at the Rwanda Medical Supply Warehouse, by, on behalf of TDB, Mr. Regis Rugemanshuro, Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) Director General and shareholder representative on the TDB Board of Governors, to Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).

The portable patient monitors — locally procured from Sana Medical Stores Ltd. — will serve to monitor Covid 19-affected adults and paediatric patients in COVID-19 treatment facilities.

'These monitors come in handy and because of their nature-they will contribute greatly to the fight against COVID-19, the aspect of helping paediatric patients was well thought of as well, RBC is grateful for such contributions,' said Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, RBC Director General.

'While Rwanda has been fairing very well in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, with strong prevention and mitigation measures in place, as well as high number of tests proportionally, it is important to keep boosting the country’s capacity, particularly in terms of equipment, so that its health care system continues to deliver in a context of increased demand' said Regis Rugemanshuro, RSSB Director General and shareholder representative on the TDB Board of Governors.

'We are pleased to accompany the Government of Rwanda in its efforts to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic' said Admassu Tadesse, TDB President and Chief Executive. 'This is part of our broad response plan which, in addition to direct assistance as such via our Covid-19 Emergency Response Programme (CERP), also incorporates a series of financing interventions for financial institutions, sovereigns and enterprises, to help them cope with the shocks of the pandemic'.

Mary Kamari, TDB Corporate Affairs and Investor Relations Executive added that 'through CERP, TDB provides, among other interventions, locally manufactured or procured PPEs and equipment — as it is the case in Rwanda. The objective of programme is to support healthcare systems, at the same time as local private sector and employment, whenever possible. Over and above CERP, the Bank extended a USD ½ million grant to the African Union’s Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).'

According to data from the Rwanda Biomedical Centre, since COVID-19 outbreak in March, Rwanda has recorded 4,866 confirmed cases, 3,216 recoveries and 29 deaths due to the global pandemic. The Government of Rwanda and partners have put in place strong preventive measures that include mass testing. To date, over 504,670 tests have been conducted in an effort to curb the spread of the virus

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On Sunday, Police and local leaders conducted an inspection in various churches that were permitted to hold religious services in the region, to assess their compliance.
Countrywide, majority churches have continued to follow the recommended safety guidelines during their respective services.

“Out of 72 churches that were inspected in Musanze, Gakenke, Gicumbi and Burera districts, only one—Ruhengeri Cathedral—was found holding services contrary to the directives; it was simply a chaotic situation… everyone there was at high risk of infection,” ACP Reverien Rugwizangoga, the Nothern Region Police Commander, said.

He added: “In the main Cathedral, benches that are designated for two people had four; there was also another chapel, where only the elderly had congregated, congested, praying and in total disregard of social distancing. This was quite absurd, subjecting such a vulnerable group to this level of risk.”

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), COVID-19 is often more severe in the elderly, especially people who are older than 60 years or who have health conditions like lung or heart disease, diabetes or conditions that affect their immune system.​

The two priests; Father Emmanuel Ndagijimana, who was presiding over the service inside the main Cathedral, and Father Felicien Nsengiyumva, who was heading the service for the elderly in the chapel, have been penalised accordingly, for the violations.

“Our role as the Police is to implement the directives and ensuring that any issued guidelines are followed. We have equally informed other relevant authorities, and any decision that will be taken against this church for violating the directives… we will ensure that it is implemented accordingly,” ACP Rugwizangoga said.

We remind religious denominations particularly those that were permitted to resume services, to follow strict safety guidelines as issued by relevant authorities and to be responsive in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

The Cathedral parishes of Ruhengeri in Musanze District risks being closed after priests were found holding services contrary to the standard COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

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The suspected drug dealers were caught with over 1,800 pellets of cannabis, combined.

They are Fidele Niyonzima, 25, who was found in possession of 301 pellets of cannabis, while the duo of Console Niragire, 31, and Liliane Ntagisanimana, 30, were caught with 1,500 pellets.

Niragire and Ntagisanimana belong to the same ring of cannabis distributors and retailers in Rubavu.

The arrest was a result of credible information received from local community policing partners, which smoothened the operation that saw the alleged drug dealers caught red-handed, according to Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Bonaventure Twizere Karekezi, the Police spokesperson for the Western region.

'It was because of the strong cooperation between the police and the residents, who shared timely and credible information. One of the women was the alleged wholesaler while the other was in charge of marketing and recruiting new clients,” CIP Karekezi said.

Niragire’s husband is serving a life sentence for the same crime.

“Her husband was a major drug dealer, who was convicted and handed a life imprisonment, so Niragire was also suspected to be involved in the same criminal dealings and was being trailed until she was arrested red-handed,” the spokesperson said.

He also explained that the Police is still looking for other two accomplices, who traffics the narcotics from the DR Congo and supplies the two women.

Meanwhile, Niyonzima had used a seven year-old to deliver the narcotics.

“Niyonzima gave the pellets of cannabis to take them to a point, where he would pick them as a way of preventing any suspicions and to evade arrest.

Good enough, residents had already shared information and Niyonzima was arrested red-handed as he picked the narcotics at the point where the child had left them,” CIP Karekezi said.

He warned against engaging children in such high impact crimes.

The spokesperson further commended the role of the public in identifying and arresting drug traffickers, distributors and retailers.

All the arrested were handed over to RIB for the next legal steps.

Under article 263 of the law nº68/2018 of 30/08/2018 relating to offences and penalties in general, any person convicted as a dealer in “severe drugs” faces between 20 years and life in prison, and a fine of up to Rwf30 million.

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Ni muri urwo urwego Polisi yaje gusanga muri Shapeli ya Kiliziya gaturika Cathedral ya Ruhengeri iherereye mu Karere ka Musanze harimo abasaza n’abakecuru bashyizwe ukwabo muri iyo Shapeli barimo guhabwa igitambo cya misa na Padiri Nsengiyumva Felicien. Ni mugihe hari irindi tsinda ryari muri kiriziya nini risomerwa na Padiri mukuru wa katederali ya Musanze, Padiri Ndagijimana Emmanuel.

Umuyobozi wa Polisi mu ntara y’Amajyaruguru, Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Reverien Rugwizangoga yavuze ko mu nsengero zigera kuri 72 hariya kuri katederali ya Ruhengeri niho honyine batari bubahirije amabwiriza yo kurwanya COVID-19.

Yagize ati: “Mu nsengero zirenga 72 twakoreye igenzura mu Karere ka Musanze, Gakenke, Gicumbi na Burera, muri katederale ya Ruhengeri niho honyine twasanze bakoze ibinyuranyije n’amabwiriza. Twasanze abantu begeranye cyane ku buryo byashyira mu kaga abakirisitu bari baje mu misa.”

ACP Rugwizangoga yakomeje avuga ko abakecuru n’abasaza bari muri shapeli bari begeranye cyane. Ni mugihe abandi bakirisitu bari muri Katederali nabo batari bubahirije intera yagenwe hagati y’umuntu n’undi kuko intebe isanzwe yicarwaho n’abantu 4 kuri ubu igomba kwicarwaho n’abantu 2 gusa ariko ntabwo byari byubahirijwe.

Ishami ry’umuryango w’abibumbye ryita ku buzima (OMS) rivuga ko akenshi abantu bakuze cyane bibasirwa n’icyorezo cya COVID-19. By’umwihariko abarengeje imyaka 60 y’amavuko cyangwa se abafite ibibazo by’ubuzima nk’ubuhumekero, umutima, diyabete n’izindi.

Abapadiri barenze ku mabwiriza yo kurwanya COVID-19 bahanwe hakurikijwe amabwiriza ahana abarenze ku mabwiriza yo kurwanya COVID-19.

ACP Rugwizangoga yavuze ko Polisi y’u Rwanda ishinzwe kugenzura ko amabwiriza yubahirizwa.

Yagize ati: “Icyo dushinzwe nka Polisi ni ukugenzura ko amabwiriza yubahirizwa uko yatanzwe. Kandi tuzakomeza kugenzura neza ko amategeko yubahirizwa uko yatanzwe, twanavuganye n’izindi nzego bireba kuburyo ikindi cyemezo cyafatwa gihite cyubahirizwa”

ACP Rugwizangoga yakomeje yibutsa abagize amadini n’amatorero by’umwihariko abahawe uburenganzira bwo gusubukura serivisi ko bagomba kubahiriza amabwiriza yatanzwe n’inzego zibifitiye ububasha kandi bakagira uruhare mu gukumira ikwirakwira rya COVID-19.