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A scientist carries out research in a lab. A group of researchers at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) recently discovered that a standard algorithm that has been used to diagnose provides faulty results. / Photo: File.
Rwanda

Rwandan researchers develop new algorithm to treat tuberculosis

Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Workers at a local textile factory in Kigali, which makes face masks. The 22 local firms that have been authorised to manufacture the masks are expected to meet the high demand after the Government ordered compulsory wearing of face masks.

Will local firms cope with the demand for face masks?

Sunday, April 19, 2020
It is common practice for some people to use leftover medicine. However, health experts warn against this.

What should you do with unused medicine?

Saturday, April 18, 2020
A health worker checks x-rays for respiratory diseases. Rwanda intends to increase public awareness on TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention among Rwandan community.

Tuberculosis, challenges in treatment prevail

Saturday, March 21, 2020
Foreign affairs minister Dr Vincent Biruta (left) and his health counterpart Dr Diane Gashumba speak to one of the Rwandans released by Uganda, at hospital, earlier this month. He is one of the nine Rwandans who have been undergoing medical check-up after years on unlawful detention in the neighbouring country.
Rwanda

Rwanda would welcome a travel advisory against Ugandan smugglers

Friday, January 24, 2020
The New Times

Rwanda would welcome a travel advisory against Ugandan smugglers

Thursday, January 23, 2020
The New Times

We cannot end AIDS without combating antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 03, 2019
The New Times

What you need to know about antimicrobial resistance

Sunday, November 03, 2019
DRC had registered a total of 3,145 cases of Ebola since the outbreak began over a year ago, including 2,103 deaths.
Africa

WHO accused of rationing Ebola vaccine in DR Congo

Monday, September 23, 2019
The New Times

US resumes death penalty: morally unacceptable

Sunday, July 28, 2019
The New Times

Rwanda to evaluate new ARV drug

Saturday, July 27, 2019
Medical experts warn that self-medication, which is basically buying medicine without a prescription from a doctor, is not a safe practice. / Net photo

The dangers of self-medication

Sunday, July 21, 2019