| UNDP and Government of Rwanda Deploy Smart Anti-Epidemic Robots to Fight Against COVID-19! - 19/05/2020 |
| UNDP and Ministry of ICT and Innovation of Rwanda |
| International and Regional Organizations | Africa | Rwanda (Republic of) |
| The UNDP Accelerator Lab partnered with the Ministry of ICT and Innovation to acquire and deploy five smart anti-epidemic robots for use in two COVID-19 treatment centers, and at the Kigali International Airport. The robots will support detection of COVID-19 cases including among returning citizens, test patients, and provide other services in the hospitals. The robots were acquired through ZoraBo (...) |
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| RNP using drones to educate public on preventive measures - 12/04/2020 |
| Rwanda National Police (RNP) |
| TELECOM/ICT Policy Makers and Regulators | Africa | Rwanda (Republic of) |
| Rwanda National Police (RNP) has added drones to other existing methods to raise awareness and spread information in neighborhoods to educate the public about the prevention of COVID-19. |
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| Airtel Rwanda makes free cash transfers available for all its customers - 06/04/2020 |
| Airtel Rwanda |
| TELECOM/ICT Operators and Service Providers | Africa | Rwanda (Republic of) |
| In response to the spread of COVID-19 worldwide, Airtel Rwanda is making all cash transfers free on its phone plans, to discourage in-person cash exchanges that might expose people to the Coronavirus. They have also waved online transaction fees for water bill payments and given cash bonuses on electricity recharges. |
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