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Rwandan-owned biopharmaceutical platform, AKAGERA Medicines was built to translate this philosophy into practice—advancing the discovery, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics.

When the lights flicker: From aid dependency to African ownership

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
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Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026
South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
Health

Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
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She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
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Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
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More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Chief Gender Monitor Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi said many cases of sexual harassment in workplaces go unreported because of fear, stigma, and possible retaliation.
Women

Women still face gaps despite workplace equality gains – official

Saturday, May 02, 2026
Women in Rwanda continue to spend more time than men on unpaid care and household work. Courtesy
Women

What's being done to ease unpaid care burden on women

Thursday, April 30, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy
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First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026
Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
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Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026
Doctors conduct a surgery operation . Rwanda currently has about 180 surgeons serving a population of more than 14 million people.
Health

A closer look at efforts to close the gap of surgical care

Sunday, April 26, 2026