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Hypertension is one of the most common conditions that can damage the kidneys and result in kidney failure.

How hypertension affects the kidneys

Sunday, March 23, 2025
Blood donors during an exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Govt establishes database to bolster O negative blood supply

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
From December 10 to 14, 2024, the Mount Kigali University conducted free health screening at Nyamata Market Grounds in Bugesera District
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FEATURED: MKU concludes annual health community initiatives with screening sessions in Bugesera

Monday, December 23, 2024
BDO East Africa (Rwanda) Ltd’s staff pose for a group photo after taking part in a blood donation drive on Friday, November 29. Courtesy
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FEATURED: BDO EA Rwanda staff join blood donation drive to support community

Monday, December 02, 2024
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024.
Health

Rwanda focuses on acquiring new technology in preps for Plasma export

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Rwanda is set to apply antiviral drug remdesivir for emergency use in response to the ongoing Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak. COURTESY
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What is Remdesivir, the drug Rwanda will use for Marburg virus response?

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right: red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024. Rwanda plans to sell plasma surplus to address production cost and ease access to derived lifesaving medication.
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Rwanda to export plasma in strategic medical move

Monday, August 05, 2024
Over 1,600 senior six students from various schools in Rwamagana and Kayonza districts gathered at the Rwamagana Leaders School for a university fair. During the BK Foundation university fair 2024 , students learned about financial literacy and some opened personal BK accounts. Courtesy
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FEATURED: BK Foundation equips students with career guidance, financial literacy at university fair

Monday, July 01, 2024
Irembo staff donates blood during the exercise on Friday, May 4. Irembo, on May 4 announced its partnership with Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) to launch a blood donation initiative. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Irembo, Rwanda Biomedical Center team up in free blood donation drive

Monday, May 06, 2024
Participants stretch their bodies during Kigali Car Free Day mass sports on Sunday, April 21. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Car Free Day: Global health leaders join Kigali residents in ‘Africa Walks against Malaria’

Sunday, April 21, 2024
The MINUSCA Head of Police Component (HOPC), Commissioner of Police (CP) Christophe Bizimungu, who presided over the medal awarding ceremony, thanked the Police officers for their commitment and dedication to the mission mandate, particularly escort and protection of CAR officials, UN personnel and magistrates of the Special Criminal Court of Bangui.
Africa

320 Rwandan Police peacekeepers in Central African Republic get UN service medals for protecting civilians

Friday, March 29, 2024