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Officials recognize residents and students during the campaign on the neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda

Eliminating neglected tropical diseases in Rwanda: Why community voices matter?

Thursday, July 10, 2025
The first malaria treatment designed specifically for babies and very young children has been approved for use.
Health

First malaria drug for babies approved

Tuesday, July 08, 2025
L-R: Menghis Bairu, the President and CEO of Bio Usawa, Delese Mimi Darko, the Managing Director of the African Medicines Agency, and Nicaise Ndembi, the Deputy Director General of the Africa Regional Office of the International Vaccine Institute. All three organizations are headquartered in Kigali.

How Kigali is becoming Africa’s biopharma capital

Saturday, July 05, 2025
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC-M23) rebel movement has accused the Congolese government of bombing a humanitarian aircraft in South Kivu.
Africa

AFC/M23: DR Congo bombed aid plane after signing peace deal

Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Painkillers are a set of medications used to control or manage pain.

Why painkillers are important for medical care

Monday, June 30, 2025
A two-day free medical outreach by UNMISS peacekeepers from Rwanda brings much-needed treatment and aftercare education to 600 displaced people. Photo by Ines Surwumwe/Trezeguet Musabyimana/UNMISS
Health

Medical outreach by Rwandan peacekeepers benefits 600 displaced persons in South Sudan

Saturday, June 28, 2025
US Food and Drug Administration
Health

WHO guidelines for 6-month HIV prevention drug to be released in Kigali

Friday, June 20, 2025
A sleeping woman under a mosquitoes net in Bugesera District .Night sweats or excessive sweating in the night can be due to multiple causes, most of them harmless.

Night sweats: Common causes, when to worry, and what to do

Friday, June 20, 2025
Lazare Ntirenganya (right), the Division Manager for Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials at Rwanda FDA, explains the steps needed to safeguard public health.
Health

Rwanda FDA advocates for rational drug use to prevent antimicrobial resistance crisis

Saturday, June 14, 2025
A health worker conducts a Covid-19 test in 2021 in Kigali. File
Health

Protecting yourself from Influenza A: Expert tips amid Rwanda's flu season

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Journalists during a guided tour of one of the stores at Kacyiru. Photos by Kellya Keza
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Inside Rwanda’s medical store, health commodity access and supply chain

Friday, June 13, 2025
The New Times
Health

Rwanda FDA explains ‘RELIEF’ painkillers suspension

Thursday, June 12, 2025