Status of Soil Physicochemical Properties in Forests and Savannas Restored Using the Ecosystem-Based Adaptation Approach in Eastern Rwanda by Venuste Nsengimana, Marguerite Mukangango, Jean de Dieu Habiyaremye, Fautine Uwiduhaye, Christella Suavis Iradukunda, Yvonne Bigengimana, Florien Nsanganwimana

“…To remediate the problem, the ecosystem-based adaptation approach (EbA) was initiated to restore degraded ecosystems. In Rwanda, the approach was initiated in 2016 to restore degraded wetlands, savannas, and forests. …”
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Rift Valley Fever in Rwanda Is Urging for Enhancing Global Health Security Through Multisectoral One Health Strategy by Claude Mambo Muvunyi, Jean Claude Semuto Ngabonziza, Emmanuel Edwar Siddig, Ayman Ahmed

“…This systematic review synthesizes existing evidence on RVF’s epidemiology, transmission dynamics, and the prevention and control measures implemented in Rwanda. Our findings high-light the rapidly increasing prevalence of RVF and the expansion of its geographical distribution and host range in Rwanda. …”
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Contribution of Savings and Internal Lending Communities to the Youth Livelihood in Rwanda: The Case of Gikongoro Diocese Project 2006-2010 by Jacques, Sezikeye

“…This study set out to assess the socio-economic impact of SILC on youth livelihood development through the increase in access to finances to boost business and income-generating activities within rural settings in Rwanda, as well as looking at possible challenges and limitations for a proper recommendation that may result in the expansion of several youth groups. …”
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Procurement Process and The Performance of Government Funded Projects: A Case Study of Rulindo District Local Government, Rwanda by Perpetue, Kamuyumbu

“…The study focused on the procurement process and the performance of government-funded projects, using a case study of the Rulindo District local government in Rwanda. Its primary goal was to investigate the procurement process used by local governments to obtain goods, works, and services. …”
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« Shopping mall » et « modernisation » des villes africaines : les cas de Douala (Cameroun) et Kigali (Rwanda) by Benjamin Michelon

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Knowledge of Mpox, Media Exposure, and Clinical Experience: by Aime Fidele Ndayiragije Mvuyekure, Simon Pierre Ndayishimye Mvuyekure, Daniel Muhayimana, Jean Claude Tuyishime, Anifa Munderere

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Génocide, révisionnisme, négationnisme : la réception contrastée de la série Black Earth Rising by Sylvie Allouche

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Identification of Potential Vectors and Detection of Rift Valley Fever Virus in Mosquitoes Collected Before and During the 2022 Outbreak in Rwanda by Isidore Nsengimana, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Jackie Mupfasoni, Jean Nepomuscene Hakizimana, Augustino A. Chengula, Christopher J. Kasanga, Gillian Eastwood

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Assessment of nurses’ knowledge and practice of pressure injuries prevention for critically ill patients in Rwanda: a cross-sectional study by Sophie Mukantwari, Emmanuel Bikorimana, Liberatha Rumagihwa, Ime U. Akaninyene, Christian Ntakirutimana, Joseph Mucumbitsi, Thierry Claudien Uhawenimana, David Ikwuka

“…However, there is limited research on nurses’ knowledge and practices in preventing and managing pressure injuries among critically ill patients in Rwanda. In addition, barriers affecting nurses’ practices in this area also need further investigation in order to inform the interventions to improve nursing care of patients with pressure injuries in Rwandan hospitals. …”
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Metaplastic Carcinoma of the Breast with Squamous Differentiation: A Case Report from the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK), Rwanda by Delphine Uwamariya, Carine Nyampinga, Anne Yvette Nsenguwera, Belson Rugwizangoga

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Factors associated with retention and adherence on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Kigali, Rwanda. by Sezi Mubezi, Samuel S Malamba, Gallican N Rwibasira, Jeanne Uwineza, Jean de Dieu Kayisinga, Eric Remera, Basile Ikuzo, Emah Ndengo, Nadege Umuhoza, Beata Sangwayire, Richard C N Mwesigwa, Caroline E Stamatakis, Manasseh G Wandera, Tom O Oluoch, Eugenie Kayirangwa

“…We assessed factors associated with PrEP retention and adherence among MSM in Kigali, Rwanda. We undertook a retrospective cross-sectional study and used a questionnaire to obtain PrEP retention and adherence history from MSM enrolled in the key population (KP) program that attended scheduled follow-up clinics from four (4) health facilities between April 2021 to June 2021. …”
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Acceptability of telemedicine for early surgical site infection diagnosis after cesarean delivery in rural Rwanda: a qualitative study by Laban Bikorimana, Eve Hiyori Estrada, Anne Niyigena, Robert Riviello, Fredrick Kateera, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, Vincent K. Cubaka

“…This qualitative study explored the acceptability of a telemedicine intervention in which surgical incision photos taken by community health workers (CHWs) were sent to hospital-based general practitioners to diagnose surgical site infections (SSIs) following cesarean section in rural Rwanda. As the study timeline coincided with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic we additionally asked about their perceptions of telemedicine in this context . …”
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Effect of the Cash Support from the Vision Umurenge Programme on Household Financial Behaviour in Rwanda: The Case of Direct Support (DS) by Emmanuel Munyemana, Charles Ruranga, Joseph K. Mung’atu

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Scoping review of qualitative studies investigating reproductive health knowledge, attitudes, and practices among men and women across Rwanda. by Julie M Buser, Ella August, Gurpreet K Rana, Rachel Gray, Olive Tengera, Faelan E Jacobson-Davies, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Diomede Ntasumbumuyange, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Tamrat Endale, Yolanda R Smith

“…<h4>Background</h4>Research efforts in Rwanda to improve sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) are increasing; however, comprehensive literature reviews on SRHR are limited. …”
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Gender Differences in Extramarital Behaviors Among Couples in Long-Distance Marriages in the Digital Age: A Study in Kigali, Rwanda by Alphonse Nkurunziza, Claudine Munganyinka

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Weighing temporal fluctuations of drought features in Rwanda through the implementation of the standardized precipitation evapotranspiration index and standardized precipitation index by Kazora Jonah, Zhu Weijun, Kyaw Oo Than, Temesgen Gebremariam Asfaw, Emmanuel Adu Gyamfi Kedjanyi, Abraham Okrah, Akimana Diane, Mathieu Mbati Mugunga

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Evaluation of care and clinical outcomes after the implementation of an electronic medical record system for type 1 diabetes management in Rwanda by Nathalie Bille, Dirk Lund Christensen, Knut Borch-Johnsen, Crispin Gishoma, Stine Byberg

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Response to &ldquo;The Feasibility and Acceptability of a Mobile Application for Oral Health Education Among Adults in Rwanda&rdquo; [Letter] by Wijaya A, Prabowo RY, Jayadi L

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Experimental Study of Site-Specific Soil Water Content and Rainfall Inducing Shallow Landslides: Case of Gakenke District, Rwanda by Martin Kuradusenge, Santhi Kumaran, Marco Zennaro, Albert Niyonzima

“…In addition to the rainfall depth, the determination of soil water content in a specific zone has a major contribution to the landslide prediction and early warning systems. Rwanda being a country with hilly terrains, some areas are susceptible to both rainfall and soil water content inducing landslides. …”
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Factors associated with retention and adherence on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in Kigali, Rwanda by Sezi Mubezi, Samuel S. Malamba, Gallican N. Rwibasira, Jeanne Uwineza, Jean de Dieu Kayisinga, Eric Remera, Basile Ikuzo, Emah Ndengo, Nadege Umuhoza, Beata Sangwayire, Richard C. N. Mwesigwa, Caroline E. Stamatakis, Manasseh G. Wandera, Tom O. Oluoch, Eugenie Kayirangwa

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