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A worker carries out indoor residual spraying to fight against mosquitoes in Bugesera District. According to statistics from RBC, Rwanda recorded a drop in malaria incidence from 400 per 1,000 in 2016 to 89 per 1,000 in 2021. A new study has linked an invasive insecticide-resistant mosquito to an unprecedented urban outbreak of malaria in Ethiopia, and warned that it can fuel an upsurge of cases in various African countries. Photo: File.
Health

Invasive mosquitoes could fuel malaria upsurge in Africa

Friday, November 04, 2022
Patrick Otim, the World Health Organisation (WHO) Africa’s Incident Manager for the Ebola outbreak in Uganda. internet
Health

Risk of Ebola spreading to regional countries moderate – expert

Thursday, November 03, 2022
Whole brown bread is normally recommended as it’s generally a nutritious and versatile addition to a healthy diet. Net photo.
Wellness

Health benefits of whole brown bread

Sunday, October 30, 2022
Unhealthy diet and harmful alcohol consumption are among for modifiable risk factors for NCDs. Increase consumption of nutrient-dense foods, instead. Net photo.
Wellness

Diets to prevent non-communicable diseases

Sunday, October 30, 2022
Pierre-Claver Ndimbati, Head of Programmes at Rwanda Red Cross, speaks at the meeting on October 27. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
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Rwanda Red Cross, Africa CDC in joint bid to promote Covid-19 vaccination drive

Thursday, October 27, 2022
Screening and testing for NCDs are a part of Car Free Day health activities. Photo/File
Wellness

Early screening remains key to prevent, manage and treat NCDs

Sunday, October 23, 2022
A particiapant wears a t-shirt with a message on the World AIDS Day. RBC is using schools, youth centres and media to inform youth as well as the public that HIVAIDS is still an epidemic. File
Health

RBC in fresh drive to increase HIV awareness among youth

Thursday, October 13, 2022
Delegates during a fundraising dinner organised by the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa on October 12. / Photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Health

We need 'strong' civil society organisations to tackle breast cancer - Dr Uwinkindi

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Cogebanque joins Rwandans to raise breast cancer awareness

Monday, October 10, 2022
A health worker during temperature screening at Gatuna border on May 27, 2019. All travellers entering Rwanda from Uganda are now subject to screening following an outbreak of Ebola in Uganda. / File
Health

EAC partner states urged to reinforce Ebola preparedness, response

Thursday, September 29, 2022
The New Times

Why we need a study on ‘birth cohort’ in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Taking in a stray cat may turn out to be very rewarding. Photos/Net
People

Pets: Why it is important to rescue, adopt stray cats

Wednesday, September 28, 2022