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Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3.
Health

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
Health

Amoxicillin: Should doctors in Rwanda prescribe it amid falling efficacy?

Friday, January 10, 2025
Tanzania's authorities intercepted a boat with 448.3 kg of illicit drugs in its Indian Ocean waters. Courtesy Photo
Africa

Tanzanian authorities intercept boat ferrying 448.3 kg of illicit drugs

Friday, January 10, 2025
Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHAP) and artesunate-pyronaridine (ASPY) are new drugs to be introduced in Rwanda.
Health

What you should know about new antimalarial drugs amid case surge

Thursday, January 09, 2025
Health researchers collect mosquito samples to monitor the resurgence of malaria cases, in Bugesera District on April 25, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

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
Health

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
Health

Minister urges redoubled prevention efforts as Malaria cases surge

Saturday, January 04, 2025
Fishermen on the shores of Lake Ruhondo, which straddles Burera and Musanze districts in Northern Province. Photo Courtesy
Agriculture

New fish species point to adaptability in Burera, Ruhondo Lakes

Monday, December 30, 2024
Ozempic, a drug used to treat diabetes and obesity manufactured by Danish company Novo Nordisk.
Health

Ozempic: What Rwandan officials say about diabetes, obesity drug?

Sunday, December 29, 2024
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
Health

How to keep mental health in check during pandemics

Sunday, December 29, 2024
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
Health

RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The second edition sponsored by Maltona, a non-alcoholic malt beverage from SKOL Brewery Ltd, brought together over 1,000 young people
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FEATURED: Youth embrace alcohol-free at Sober Night sponsored by Maltona

Monday, December 23, 2024