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Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3.
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Six facts about HIV prevention drug Cabotegravir piloted in Rwanda

Saturday, January 11, 2025
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
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Amoxicillin: Should doctors in Rwanda prescribe it amid falling efficacy?

Friday, January 10, 2025
Africa CDC takes action on escalating antibiotic resistance crisis. Courtesy
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Africa CDC takes action on escalating antibiotic resistance crisis

Friday, January 10, 2025
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Rwanda launches use of injectable PrEP in fight against HIV

Thursday, January 09, 2025
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHAP) and artesunate-pyronaridine (ASPY) are new drugs to be introduced in Rwanda.
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What you should know about new antimalarial drugs amid case surge

Thursday, January 09, 2025
Blood donors during an exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Govt establishes database to bolster O negative blood supply

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Christians during the Holy Communion mass at Regina Pacis Catholic church in Kigali on July 19, 2020. Craish Bahizi
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Public warned about increase of influenza-like illnesses

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Health researchers collect mosquito samples to monitor the resurgence of malaria cases, in Bugesera District on April 25, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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What’s driving malaria resurgence in Rwanda?

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
A health worker during indoor residual spraying exercise in Bugesera. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Rwanda to introduce new drugs to combat malaria resistance

Monday, January 06, 2025
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana urged for redoubled efforts to effectively deal with malaria on Saturday, January 4. Courtesy
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Minister urges redoubled prevention efforts as Malaria cases surge

Saturday, January 04, 2025
Kigali residents undergo a mass testing exercise of non-communicable disease. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
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Eight key benefits of cutting sugar in your body

Saturday, January 04, 2025
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Kitchen facility unveiled at CHUK to ensure nutrition benefits for patients

Saturday, January 04, 2025
The Marburg viral disease was the most news-dominating topic for Rwanda in 2024
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The year Rwanda fought off two epidemics and achieved key milestones in delivering healthcare services

Friday, January 03, 2025
A medic records a patient's identification details during a medical drill focused on pandemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital in 2022 . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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How to keep mental health in check during pandemics

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Ozempic, a drug used to treat diabetes and obesity manufactured by Danish company Novo Nordisk.
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Ozempic: What Rwandan officials say about diabetes, obesity drug?

Sunday, December 29, 2024
Parents in Nyamagabe receive packages of nutritious flour to support their babies in the fight against stunting. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Southern Province commits to reducing child stunting to 15%

Friday, December 27, 2024
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
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RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
A woman photographed while sleeping in mosquito net during the awareness campaign on Malaria prevention in Bugesera District. File
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Nine health risks linked to sleep deprivation

Sunday, December 22, 2024
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Tackling dangerous myths: Rwanda’s enduring fight against HIV

Saturday, December 21, 2024
The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour. Courtesy
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Rwanda to use GPS to monitor bats for zoonotic diseases

Friday, December 20, 2024