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Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.
Health

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Mareba sector in Bugesera district. Photo: File.
Health

Malaria drug resistance: Rwanda updates treatment guidelines

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Students fill questionnaires about self testing before voluntarily trying out the kits in private. (File Photo)
Health

HIV self-testing rolled out across six varsities

Monday, July 22, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo after completing a Type 1 diabetes boot camp in Rwamagana on July 13. Courtesy
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FEATURED - Taking control: Partners In Health equips patients to manage diabetes and heart disease

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
A monument depicting two RPA soldiers on duties while others are rescuing Tutsi during the liberation war to stop the 1994 Genocide against the Tusti. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Rwanda’s rebirth, 30 years on

Thursday, July 04, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
International

World Drug Day: UN chief roots for evidence-based drug prevention programmes to protect communities

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Participants at Mental health awareness compaign visit a mini exhibition to see some of tools that the society had been using while dealing with a mental health victim. Courtesy
Health

Mental health: How stigma, cultural norms prevent men from seeking help

Tuesday, June 25, 2024
A nursing graduate, among the youth on a mission to educate and raise awareness on HIV, tests a Rwamagana resident
Health

Rwamagana youth lead fight against HIV stigma, new infections

Friday, June 21, 2024
A resident undergoes HIV test in Kigali. The Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) programme was introduced by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in partnership with the Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RPP+) in 2021. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
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“Undetectable=Untransmittable”: A game-changer in Rwanda’s HIV prevention, treatment course

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Rwimiyaga health post is grappling with a surge in STDs cases health officails call for a swift action in campaigns in the area
Health

Rwimiyaga: Concerns grow over surge in sexually transmitted infections

Wednesday, June 19, 2024