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In Rwanda HIV prevention remains the key pillar in the fight against HIV, reducing new HIV infections, and assuring that people living with HIV are diagnosed and initiated on treatment early.

Young women and girls face higher HIV risk — UN report

Friday, January 05, 2024

Jade Iriza Natasha during a yoga practice session in Kigali. The seamless interaction between mental and physical well-being plays a vital role in nurturing a balanced and satisfying life. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.

Unlocking vitality: The crucial role of mind-body wellness

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Bible Society Rwanda launched the 'Young Samaritan', a new program to provide faith-based and data-driven interventions centered around the specific needs of the youth. Photo Courtesy

New initiative to help young people overcome depression, peer pressure

Monday, January 01, 2024

President Kagame during a tour of IRCAD Africa that was launched in October for providing a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialise in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. Courtesy

Key initiatives, milestones in health sector: 2023 in review

Friday, December 29, 2023

The launch took place during a two-day EAC Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Health, Population, and Development which was held from December 20 to 21, in Kigali.

EAC inter-parliamentary alliance on digital health launched

Friday, December 22, 2023

A view of the newly launched BioNTech's first Africa site in Rwanda on Monday, December 18. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

What hosting new BioNTech manufacturing plant means

Friday, December 22, 2023

Panelists during the meeting where Akagera Medicines and the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations launched a new $1.46 million partnership to enhance vaccine delivery and accessibility in Africa. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza

Akagera Medicines secures $1.5m to improve access to vaccines

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

A recent study indicates that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometers per hour, can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: Courtesy

New study shows faster walking may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Masaka Hospital is currently in discussions regarding a prospective partnership with Baotou Central Hospital, a prominent medical institution in Inner Mongolia, China

Masaka Hospital, Chinese medical institution mull partnership

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

BioNTech: Kagame hails launch of first plant in Rwanda, calls for more trust, cooperation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

The plan is for BioNTech to have around 100 employees by the time operations commence in Rwanda. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

VIDEO: Inside BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

President Paul Kagame with several Heads of State and Government and other senior delegates offically launch BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa on Monday,December 18 . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda unveils BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Monday, December 18, 2023

Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr Vincent Biruta and Annalena Baerbock, Germany Minister of Foreign Affairs address journalists on Monday, December 18. Courtesy

Rwanda, Germany cement bilateral ties in trade, pharmaceuticals

Monday, December 18, 2023

President Kagame delivers remarks at the inauguration of BioNTech’s mRNA vaccine manufacturing site, at Kigali Special Economic Zone on Monday, December 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Rwanda vaccine manufacturing plant launched

Monday, December 18, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets his Ghanaian counterpart Nana Akufo-Addo at Village Urugwiro in Kigali on December 18. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, Ghana’s Akufo-Addo talk vaccine production

Monday, December 18, 2023

Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prof. P.G. Sampath of the Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), sign the Host Country Agreement between Rwanda and APTF in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Courtesy

PHOTOS: Rwanda signs host agreement for African pharmaceutical foundation

Monday, December 18, 2023

Senegal's President Macky Sall arrives at Kigali International Airport ahead of the inauguration of BioNTech Africa, a cutting-edge manufacturing facility for mRNA-based vaccines on Monday, December 18. PHOTO BY RBA

Senegal President in Rwanda for BioNTech plant launch

Sunday, December 17, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame addressing over 1000 delegates during a special edition Youth Forum on the national TunyweLess campaign on Friday, December 15. Courtesy

Addressing root causes of alcoholism requires collective effort –First Lady

Saturday, December 16, 2023

The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. COURTESY

HIV vaccine trial in Africa halted due to ineffectiveness

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Officials pose for a grouphoto as as USAID announced the two projects Ireme ('Quality') and Tubeho ('Let’s live'), On December 8, in Kigali. Courtesy.

US’s $85m projects expected to enhance healthcare in Rwanda

Saturday, December 09, 2023