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Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.
Health

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
Rwanda

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
Students fill questionnaires about self testing before voluntarily trying out the kits in private. (File Photo)
Health

HIV self-testing rolled out across six varsities

Monday, July 22, 2024
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres
International

World Drug Day: UN chief roots for evidence-based drug prevention programmes to protect communities

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Rwimiyaga health post is grappling with a surge in STDs cases health officails call for a swift action in campaigns in the area
Health

Rwimiyaga: Concerns grow over surge in sexually transmitted infections

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Jerome Ndahimana, the officer in charge of quality maturity model at Rwanda Standards Board/Photo by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Foodborne illnesses: Food and drugs agency warns public against substandard local brews

Friday, June 07, 2024
Dr Eric Remera, the manager of the division in charge of research, innovation, and data sciences at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). file
Health

How local research plays crucial role in tackling Rwanda’s health issues

Thursday, June 06, 2024
Although Viral Hepatitis C (HCV) has claimed several lives and has no effective vaccine, it can be treated and cured. Rwanda has established interventions to eliminate the infection.
Featured

FEATURED: From screening to treatment: Rwanda’s strategy towards Hepatitis C elimination

Monday, June 03, 2024
Panelists during Solid Minds' mental health workshop on May 31, in Kigali. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Health

How to tackle mental health at work, school

Monday, June 03, 2024
Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024