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<p>Through the COVAX facility, Rwanda has so far acquired 370,000 doses of the Covid-19 vaccines, making it one of the few African countries that has started vaccinating its population.</p>


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COVID-19: Here’s what you need know about Rwanda’s vaccine roll out strategy

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<p>A recent spike in COVID-19 cases and deaths saw the government of Rwanda place Kigali City under a total lockdown. Now in efforts to save lives from the rampant virus, the country has acquired a new drug to treat patients in severe conditions. But how far are we from a vaccine? Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, DG at Rwanda Biomedical Center joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


How Rwanda is preparing for COVID-19 vaccine delivery

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<p>Rwanda has over the weekend seen a spike in COVID-19 cases, with some predicting renewed lockdown measures as a new wave of infections seems possible. Dr. Jose Nyamusore, Rwanda Biomedical Center joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda sees spike in coronavirus cases

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<p>With seven cases of coronavirus confirmed in Rwanda, the government has stepped up measures to contain its spread. CNBC Africa’s Tesi Kaven had a conversation with Noella Bigirimana, member of the COVID-19 Task Force in Rwanda and Strategic Advisor to Director General at Rwanda Biomedical Center joins CNBC Africa for more.</p>


Rwanda steps up efforts to contain COVID-19

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Earlier this week, Cote d&#8217;Ivoire confirmed to have in quarantine what is being suspected to be the first Coronavirus case in Africa. The spread of the virus has prompted proactive measures from African governments. CNBC Africa’s Arnold Kwizera spoke to Dr. Jose Nyamusore from the Rwanda Biomedical Center for more.</p>


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