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A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File
Health

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026
A dog trainer in Kigali watches as his dogs play. File.
Health

Veterinarians urge stronger services for dogs

Saturday, April 25, 2026
A worker during an indoor spraying as part of a malaria prevention campaign in Bugesera. File
Health

Malaria response focuses on high-burden districts

Monday, April 20, 2026
A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine at BK Arena in Kigali on March 6, 2021. File

Why does the world refuse to fund the best security strategy?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File
Health

What it will take to eliminate NTDs by 2030

Monday, February 02, 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
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
Rwanda has begun discussions on introducing a malaria vaccine into its national immunisation programme.
Health

Malaria surge triggers assessment of vaccine options

Saturday, December 06, 2025
According to RBC, more than 2,000 people are treated for animal bites each year across the country, and at least one person dies annually. File
Health

Missing dog data stalls rabies elimination efforts

Friday, November 21, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at Zipline Centre in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Featured

A dive into Rwanda’s drone-powered vaccine distribution system

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
People use a public washroom at Nyirangarama. Rwanda will join the world to marks World Toilet Day on November 19.
Rwanda

What will it take to have communal toilets in Kigali's public buildings? 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A student carefully arranges a mosquito net on his bed before heading to class. The country has recorded more than 91,000 malaria cases, with 87 percent concentrated in 15 districts. Courtesy
Health

Schools strengthen malaria prevention as cases rise

Saturday, November 08, 2025