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Rwanda was the first African country to integrate drone technology in fighting malaria in 2019. Drones are used to target mosquitoes at their breeding sites. Courtesy photo

Achieving a malaria-free Rwanda by 2030 is possible

Thursday, April 25, 2024
A health worker carries out indoor residual spraying in Bugesera District. According to Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), Malaria cases in the country dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023. Photo: File.
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Rwanda: Malaria cases down by 88% in 2023

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
An agric worker sorting potato seedlings at Musanze-based greenhouse. Rwanda, on February 21, promulgated a law governing biosafety. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

On EAC’s GMO disharmony and little-known GM mosquito research

Monday, March 04, 2024
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Combating neglected tropical diseases with awareness and action

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
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NTDs reduction is a long journey but progress is almost 60% – RBC

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a momentous triumph in global health. Courtesy
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WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free

Friday, January 12, 2024
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Eight Rwandans who landed major international jobs in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023
A health worker during the Covid 19 vaccination exercise in 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic?

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A view of the newly launched BioNTech's first Africa site in Rwanda on Monday, December 18. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
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What hosting new BioNTech manufacturing plant means

Friday, December 22, 2023
President Paul Kagame addresses delegates during the official launch of BioNTech’s first mRNA vaccine manufacturing plant in Kigali on Monday, December 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
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BioNTech: Kagame hails launch of first plant in Rwanda, calls for more trust, cooperation

Tuesday, December 19, 2023
President Paul Kagame with several Heads of State and Government and other senior delegates offically launch BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa on Monday,December 18 . Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
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Rwanda unveils BioNTech’s first vaccine manufacturing plant in Africa

Monday, December 18, 2023
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of a new vaccine called R21/Matrix-M for the prevention of malaria.
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Hope for 'malaria-free world' as WHO approves new vaccine

Tuesday, October 03, 2023