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Rwanda: Govt Wants Medical Examination for Mining, Industrial Workers

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AllAfrica (30.04.2017) The Government is considering extending medical screening to all mining and factory workers in the country deemed to be exposed to particular health hazards, the Permanent Secretary at Ministry of Public Service and Labour has said.

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rwanda
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Extension of coverage

Rwanda: Govt to channel pro-poor funds through civil society

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The New Times (16.09.2016) The Government has decided to channel 10 per cent of its funding to social protection services to the poor every year through non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and faith-based organisations (RBOs) in order to maximise impact.

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Extension of coverage
Inequalities

Innovation: Medical delivery drones to transform Rwanda's health system

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PulseNews (14.10.2016) "Three, two, one, launch!" And with that, catapulted from a ramp, the small fixed-wing drone buzzes into the air towards its pre-programmed destination, the Kabgayi hospital two kilometres away.

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rwanda
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Health
Information and communication technology

Rwanda Social Security Board comprehensive coverage against occupational hazards

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The New Times Rwanda (26.10.2016) The law concerning organization of social security defines work injury as “any accident, whatever the cause may be, that befalls a worker while on duty.” Besides accidents that may befall an employee to or from work, his or her residence, other situations that are considered as occupational injury are accidents that happen when an employee is on his or her usual route where they get meals or receive remuneration as long as the journey is not interrupted or diverted for personal reasons and not related to duty.

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rwanda
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Occupational accidents and diseases

Innovation: Medical delivery drones to transform Rwanda's health system

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PulseNews (14.10.2016) "Three, two, one, launch!" And with that, catapulted from a ramp, the small fixed-wing drone buzzes into the air towards its pre-programmed destination, the Kabgayi hospital two kilometres away.

Regions / Country
rwanda
Topics
Health
Information and communication technology

Rwanda Social Security Board comprehensive coverage against occupational hazards

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The New Times Rwanda (26.10.2016) The law concerning organization of social security defines work injury as “any accident, whatever the cause may be, that befalls a worker while on duty.” Besides accidents that may befall an employee to or from work, his or her residence, other situations that are considered as occupational injury are accidents that happen when an employee is on his or her usual route where they get meals or receive remuneration as long as the journey is not interrupted or diverted for personal reasons and not related to duty.

Regions / Country
rwanda
Topics
Occupational accidents and diseases