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A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Rwandan-owned biopharmaceutical platform, AKAGERA Medicines was built to translate this philosophy into practice—advancing the discovery, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics.

When the lights flicker: From aid dependency to African ownership

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
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Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
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Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
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More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy
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Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects hormones.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The overlooked cause of infertility in women

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy
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First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026
Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
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Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026
A dog trainer in Kigali watches as his dogs play. File.
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Veterinarians urge stronger services for dogs

Saturday, April 25, 2026
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Just lace up: How jogging boosts your body and mind

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Veterinarians perform embryo transfer procedures in cattle at ISAR Songa on October 15, 2019. The world marks World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (File)

Veterinarians: Africa’s first line of defence for public health

Saturday, April 25, 2026