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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
A health worker prepares an injection of lenacapavir. a new long-acting HIV prevention drug that could revolutionize access to HIV protection, especially in Africa, where such medication has historically been hard to access. Photo- Courtesy
Editorial

New drug offers hope against HIV, now the world must act

Friday, July 18, 2025
Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15
Health

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, the new HIV prevention injectable drug, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, which was one of the sites for Gilead's lenacapavir drug trial. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht, File)
Health

Rwanda in talks to get new HIV injectable drug

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus virtually delivers his remarks at the conference. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

IAS Conference opens in Kigali amid warnings over HIV funding cuts

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Hundreds of Kigali residents during Kigali Car Free Dy mass sports at KCC roundabout on Sunday, July 13. Courtesy
Editorial

The fight against HIV among the youth will need bold steps

Monday, July 14, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Samuel Dusengiyumva, Mayor of the City of Kigali, joined Kigali residents for the bi-monthly Car Free Day sports activities on June 13, Courtesy
Health

Rwandan youth must be vigilant as HIV remains a threat, says minister

Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Health

13th IAS HIV Conference comes to Kigali

Saturday, July 12, 2025
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Economy

Rwanda’s 2025/26 budget boom: Ten projects to watch

Saturday, July 05, 2025
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Rwanda has a new initiative to provide adolescents with reproductive health education and youth-friendly services country. Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

FEATURED: Why new AHF youth initiative in HIV prevention, health education is crucial

Thursday, June 05, 2025
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which too much protein is passed in the urine, resulting in puffiness over the face, and tiredness.

What you need to know about nephrotic syndrome

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Muneza urged the government to expand the distribution of discreet pill boxes that help adolescents take their medication privately, and to urgently revive student-led anti-AIDS clubs
Health

Stigma in the schoolyard: How Rwanda is protecting HIV-positive students

Saturday, May 17, 2025