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Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.
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Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
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Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
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IVI Africa’s Ndembi on Rwanda’s role in vaccine innovation and health security

Monday, July 21, 2025
The delegates pose for a group photo after the event on July 17 at Serena Hotel in Kigali
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How FAO-led water-related disasters control project benefitted farmers in Rwanda, Kenya

Monday, July 21, 2025
Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi
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Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 2025
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Rwanda, Antigua and Barbuda sign visa waiver, health, tourism agreements

Friday, July 18, 2025
World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus virtually delivers his remarks at the conference. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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IAS Conference opens in Kigali amid warnings over HIV funding cuts

Tuesday, July 15, 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
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Rwandan youth must be vigilant as HIV remains a threat, says minister

Sunday, July 13, 2025
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Arizona reports rare plague death, first in nearly 20 years

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Dr Alexis Muderevu, the new president for the 2025-2026 term, delivers his remarks
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Rotary Club Kigali president pledges support for healthcare, green energy

Friday, July 11, 2025
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presents the certificate of recognition for President Paul Kagame, received by Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva Urujeni Bakuramutsa, on Thursday, July 10. Courtesy
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Kagame honoured for championing global pandemic prevention initiative 

Friday, July 11, 2025
Esophageal cancer is emerging as an increasingly serious health concern in Rwanda, with new cases persistently rising over the past five years.
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RBC warns of late diagnosis as esophageal cancers nearly double in 5 years

Friday, July 11, 2025