Health
Burundi Tightens Ebola Prevention Measures at Border With DRC
Travelers entering Burundi from the DRC are undergoing temperature checks, handwashing procedures, and mask distribution as officials seek to prevent the spread of...
Residents Demand Water and Waste Collection as Burundi Authorities Threaten Hygiene Sanctions
Burundian officials have given households and businesses two weeks to comply with hygiene measures or face penalties, but many residents say poor access...
Burundi’s Future at Risk as Brain Drain Ravages Education and Health Amid Rising Poverty
With salaries failing to meet rising costs of living, the exodus of skilled workers is accelerating, threatening health, education, and the nation’s long-term...
Bujumbura Faces Deepening Water Shortages as Cholera Fears Rise
Water shortages in Burundi’s capital are raising fears of cholera as residents turn to unsafe sources and pressure mounts on the government to...
Burundi: Psychologist Warns Against Misconceptions Linking Suicide to Witchcraft
Suicide is often the result of emotional distress and lack of support rather than mystical causes, according to Alain Joseph Hatungimana.
Burundi’s HIV Response Falters Following U.S. Aid Cut, Warns Advocacy Group
People living with HIV in Burundi are in a state of panic, fearing a shortage of antiretroviral drugs, says CAPES+
Burundi Uncovers Zika Virus and Rare Malaria Strain in Disease Surveillance Push
Officials say the discoveries will help improve early response strategies as the country continues its fight against malaria, the leading cause of death...
Burundi Takes Major Step in Malaria Prevention with Vaccine Rollout
A new vaccination campaign targeting high-risk regions aims to significantly reduce malaria cases, with over 257,000 children set to receive the malaria vaccine...
