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Health workers effectively treated Marburg, with the study highlighting how early detection and a coordinated response helped curb its spread and reduce deaths
Health

Rwanda's Marburg outbreak had lowest death rate, study finds

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Rwandan artistes Babo Ekeight (L) and Ariel Wayz (R) are in police custody over alleged drug use-courtesy
Music

Two artistes detained over alleged drug use

Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Delegates during the National Dialogue on Positive Parenting.
Rwanda

Majority of Rwandan parents still use harsh discipline against children - report

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Chief Justice Domitilla Mukantaganzwa delivers remarks during the launch of the new judicial year in Kigali on Monday, September 1. Courtesy
Law

Judiciary to focus on ADR, speedy, accessible justice in new year

Monday, September 01, 2025
A pharmacist searching rows of drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts caution expectant mothers on paracetamol use

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Africa-CDC applauds first-ever malaria treatment for infants under 5kg.
Health

New malaria drug for newborns gets approval

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Officials from NIRDA and FXB-Rwanda visit some herbal medicinal plants at the Huye Research Centre on February 15, 2023. Courtesy
Health

Govt to launch three certified herbal medicines in September

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 2025
The Kenyan government has introduced a new policy raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21, along with other strict measures aimed at curbing alcohol abuse and promoting public health.
International

No alcohol for persons under 21, says Kenya govt

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
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Education

Protect children from harm during holidays, says minister

Thursday, July 24, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund, including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.
Health

How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025