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Workers at Rwanda’s newly launched syringe factory which focuses on producing syringes for vaccines in Rwamagana District on April 1. Courtesy

What you need to know about Rwanda’s new syringe factory

Thursday, April 03, 2025

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Rwanda’s syringe manufacturing facility to boost Africa’s vaccination initiatives

Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Akagera Medicines said it has completed early-stages of its preclinical trials of AKG-100, a new antibiotic drug in the oxazolidinone class, designed to treat pulmonary TB.

Akagera Medicines’ TB drug shows ‘promising’ results in preclinical trials

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

Traditional medicine was an integral part of Rwandan culture since time immemorial, serving as a primary source of healthcare for many, especially in rural communities.Courtesy

The resurgence of traditional medicine in Rwanda and its impact on healthcare

Tuesday, April 01, 2025

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Depression is more than just sadness: know the causes and how to deal with it

Saturday, March 29, 2025

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Detox drinks: Do they really help cleanse your body?

Saturday, March 29, 2025

Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi shakes hands with the Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, after signing the grant agreement on March 27. Courtesy

Kenya gets $13.9m Chinese grant to upgrade hospitals

Friday, March 28, 2025

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How Africa could benefit from collective medical procurement

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Egg powder, pasteurized liquid eggs, and mayonnaise will require import permits. Courtesy

Rwanda names 10 ‘high-risk’ food products requiring import licenses

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Sober Friendly Circle, a safe and judgement-free space where individuals battling addiction can connect, share experiences, and receive support from professionals.

How sobriety TikTok videos sparked judgement-free space for healing

Sunday, March 23, 2025

In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025

A medic assists a patient during the celebration of World Oral Health Day in Kigali on Thursday, March 20. Courtesy

Rwandans urged to prioritise oral hygiene, medical checkups

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana has announced that through the Citizen Outreach Program, more than 3,000 cataract surgeries were successfully completed in 2024.

3,000 cataract surgeries conducted in 2024 security organs’ citizen outreach program

Monday, March 17, 2025

Rwanda to host Africa’s first eye and cancer drug facility

Friday, March 14, 2025

Journalists during a two-day media training on HIV/AIDS awareness and ethical reporting in Kigali from March 12. PHOTO BY JOAN MBABAZI

Journalists trained in ethical reporting to boost HIV/AIDS awareness

Friday, March 14, 2025

Children eat nutritious food at ECDC in Nyamasheke District through “GIKURIRO KURI BOSE” program. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How Govt plans to reduce stunting from 33% to 15%

Thursday, March 13, 2025

PS Zachee Iyakaremye delivers his remarks during the Seventh African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) Scientific Conference in Kigali on Tuesday, March 11.

Collective effort needed to address Africa’s healthcare challenges: official

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Children at Munini Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Nyaruguru District. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Early Childhood Development: Rwanda mulls plan to strengthen support for children with disabilities

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Dr Celestin Mutuyimana, a psychotherapist at Baho Smile Institute in Kimironko

Chronic stress linked to higher stroke risk, women more affected – study

Wednesday, March 12, 2025