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Dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DHAP) and artesunate-pyronaridine (ASPY) are new drugs to be introduced in Rwanda.
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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
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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
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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
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Minister urges redoubled prevention efforts as Malaria cases surge

Saturday, January 04, 2025
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
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RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
The car-free day of November 24 was dedicated to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness as Rwanda joined the world in wrapping up the 2024 AMR awareness week. Courtesy photo

Young healthcare professionals: A frontline force against antimicrobial resistance

Saturday, December 21, 2024
Many people in Pakistan get antibiotics without a prescription, despite it being illegal to give the drugs out this way. And doctors often prescribe antibiotics when they aren’t required.

World leaders commit to action to ensure future of modern medicine

Friday, September 27, 2024
The GenExpert machine is portable and effective as the results are automatically displayed and stored on the computer
Health

How tech aids fight against TB in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Paracetamol and local herbs were the most commonly used self-prescription drugs.

Before you self-prescribe, get the facts right

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Mareba sector in Bugesera district. Photo: File.
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Malaria drug resistance: Rwanda updates treatment guidelines

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A pharmacist searching medicaments in a pharmacy in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

The debate about medicine expiry dates

Friday, July 05, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File

AI in revolutionizing the health sector and why you should jump on board

Thursday, May 09, 2024