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The Republic of Korea contributes US$900,000 to strengthen essential healthcare, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in Rwanda
Kigali, Rwanda, , –, 1 April 2025, – The Republic of Korea has contributed US, $900,000, to UNICEF Rwanda to support the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Infrastructure strengthen and sustain essential health, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services for children and families across the country. The fu...
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Rwanda
Access to water and sanitation are fundamental human rights for everyone’s health, dignity and prosperity. The right to clean water and sanitation is enshrined in the Convention on the Rights of the Child and in international targets, such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In particular, SDG 6 is intend...
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UNICEF delivers hygiene supplies to help children with disabilities fight COVID-19
MUSANZE, Rwanda, , –, By now, almost everyone knows that handwashing and social distancing are some of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus. With over 250 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rwanda, the Government has established strong prevention measures – such as closing schools and cross-border travel – which has helped slow the spread of the…
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Guidance for household latrine construction
Latrines are often built using fragile materials that are not durable, difficult to clean with water, and that allow easy movement of flies and other insects which could lead to outbreaks of hygiene-related diseases. An improved latrine should include a pit, a solid slab, walls, a roof and a door, and should be ea...
Photo essay
A child's first 1,000 days in Rwanda
RUTSIRO, Rwanda, - Nutrition during pregnancy and in the first years of a child’s life provides the essential building blocks for brain development, healthy growth and a strong immune system. The Government of Rwanda’s “First 1,000 Days” health campaign, supported by UNICEF and funded in part by the Government of ...