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Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
A health worker interacts with a blood donor during an exercise in Kigali, in June 2023. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Dispelling misconceptions around blood donation
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Some youths attend a campaign to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera District. By November 2025, more than 500 youths had joined the programme. Courtesy.
Health
Youth step up fight against neglected tropical diseases
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Findings of the study by scientists at the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), were published on January 27 in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Courtesy
Science
Spanish scientists eliminate pancreatic cancer in mice study
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Various blood components in dedicated bags—red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitate (from left to right)—at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024. Courtesy
Health
RBC upgrades plasma system to cut waste, meet export standards
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Rwanda is expected to start exporting blood plasma for fractionation later this year, once the remaining technical and regulatory requirements are completed. Joan Mbabazi
Health
Plasma exports set to start by year-end, says RBC
Monday, January 26, 2026
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing allows women to collect a vaginal sample and submit it for laboratory testing to detect high-risk strains.
Health
HPV self-testing is helping women catch cervical cancer early
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Pap smear kit to test for papoloma virus and cervical cancer.
Health
10 things to know about new cervical cancer self-sampling kits
Saturday, January 24, 2026
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Health
Mpox no longer a public health emergency in Africa
Friday, January 23, 2026
The government plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year.
Health
Rwandans react to planned six-month HIV prevention injection
Friday, January 23, 2026
Janvier Igabe and Josiane Tuyishimire pose for a photo. Igabe, who is HIV-negative, and Tuyishimire, who is positive, are married, raising two daughters.
People
How a Kigali couple is thriving despite different HIV statuses
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Some of the sugary drinks that are reported to be contributing to a rise in preventable diseases. Courtesy
Can ‘health taxes’ slow the rise of NCDs?
Monday, January 19, 2026
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Health
Scientists discover previously unknown genetic diabetes in babies
Saturday, January 17, 2026
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Health
What’s driving the decline in new HIV infections?
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Rwanda plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year. Courtesy
Health
Six-month HIV prevention injection set for rollout by year-end
Thursday, January 15, 2026
WHO calls for 'health tax' on sugary drinks, alcohol.
Health
WHO calls for 'health tax' on sugary drinks, alcohol
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
A worker conducts an in-house spraying exercise in Bugesera District, as part of a public health initiative. Courtesy
Health
Malaria cases rise as govt scales up spraying drive
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Trump Administration announces the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, putting REAL FOOD back at the center of health.
International
Why US reversed traditional food pyramid
Friday, January 09, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health
What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?
Friday, January 09, 2026

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