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Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File

Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Workers destroy substandard alcoholic beverages seized by police and local authorities across Rulindo District’s 17 sectors on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

All you need to know about disposal of ethanol, illicit alcohol

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Inkundamahoro Building in Kigali reopened on Tuesday, August 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Inkundamahoro Building reopens as sanitation fixes are underway

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Veterinarians treat a dog at New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Courtesy

Inside Kigali’s specialised hospital for dogs and cats

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Inkundamahoro Building closed over sanitation issues

Saturday, August 08, 2026

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Rwandans back crackdown on illicit alcohol

Saturday, August 08, 2026

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Beyond the bottle: Healthier ways to heal emotional pain and lift your mood

Saturday, August 08, 2026

The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

A waiter on duty at Kisimenti Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

What data reveals about alcohol consumption in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has ordered the closure of 111 facilities over production illicit alcoholic beverages and revoked their manufacturing licences. Courtesy of Umunota.

Over 100 more facilities closed amid crackdown on illicit alcohol

Monday, August 03, 2026

Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026

INGUFU GIN LTD is among eight facilities manufacturing alcoholic beverages that were closed The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) on Sunday, August 2. Courtesy

Rwanda FDA closes eight distilleries, orders products recall

Sunday, August 02, 2026

Global donor government funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by 25 per cent in 2025. Courtesy

Global HIV funding falls 25%, hitting lowest level since 2007

Sunday, August 02, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026

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Rwanda FDA revokes all ethanol import licences over public health concerns

Saturday, August 01, 2026

Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Health workers conduct hepatitis screening during the ongoing Rwanda's viral hepatitis elimination campaign. Photos by Kellya Keza

Hepatitis: Rwanda shifts screening focus to high-risk groups

Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Africa CDC has commended Rwanda's progress in efforts to eliminate hepatitis, including administering vaccines to newborns. FILE

Africa CDC boss commends Rwanda’s progress in hepatitis elimination

Tuesday, July 28, 2026