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Medics conduct a scanning exam in Kigali. Rwanda has been advancing clinical trials to tackle pressing health challenges, including by launching the world’s first Marburg virus disease clinical trial in October 2024. Craish BAHIZI
Health

What Rwanda needs to increase clinical research capacity

Monday, October 06, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists during a past press conference.
Health

Rwanda welcomes news of HIV preventive drug to be offered at low cost

Thursday, September 25, 2025
Refrigeration, though very useful, is not all good in all aspects. It does have some health hazards, some of which people are unaware.
Wellness

The hidden risks of refrigerated food

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Ugandan deejay Selecta Jeff will take his turntables to Kigali for East Africa Connect show on Firday, September 19-courtesy
Music

Kigali DJs get decks ready to welcome guests for UCI race

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
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
TikTok Influencer Khaby Lame will name a baby gorilla at Kwita Izina ceremony on Friday, September 5-courtesy

TikTok star Khaby Lame to name baby gorilla at Kwita Izina

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, described how religious leaders are working to promote health and combat HIV through the Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH). Craish Bahizi
Religion

How faith leaders are helping end HIV stigma in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025
Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File
Health

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Samuel Dusengiyumva, Mayor of the City of Kigali, joined Kigali residents for the bi-monthly Car Free Day sports activities on June 13, Courtesy
Health

Rwandan youth must be vigilant as HIV remains a threat, says minister

Sunday, July 13, 2025
L-R: Menghis Bairu, the President and CEO of Bio Usawa, Delese Mimi Darko, the Managing Director of the African Medicines Agency, and Nicaise Ndembi, the Deputy Director General of the Africa Regional Office of the International Vaccine Institute. All three organizations are headquartered in Kigali.

How Kigali is becoming Africa’s biopharma capital

Saturday, July 05, 2025