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Rwanda is among countries that are in the process of eradicating leprosy. Courtesy
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Rwanda nears leprosy eradication with only 37 cases remaining

Saturday, February 01, 2025
Françoise Mukandutiye, a 33-year-old resident of Kimonyi Sector in Musanze District, has spent nearly two decades battling podoconiosis. Courtesy
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Podoconiosis: A neglected disease affecting 6,000 Rwandans with less awareness

Thursday, January 30, 2025
Panelists engage in a discussion at the International Conference on Neglected Tropical Disease Research in Africa on Monday, January 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Innovative strategies for Africa’s NTD burden take centre stage at global conference in Kigali

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Stakeholders who gathered in Kigali to validate and discuss findings from a new NTDs assessment
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Bugesera and Ruhango: Assessment highlights urgent water, sanitation gaps in NTDs fight

Friday, January 17, 2025
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
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Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The youth were urged to get tested regularly, practice safe sex, and stay informed in order to achieve Rwanda's goal of an AIDS-free generation.
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[FEATURED] HIV/AIDS: RBC calls for testing, safety practices in nationwide prevention campaign

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has alerted residents about scorpions in their houses, compounds, and environments. Internet
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RBC urges Rwandans to be vigilant about scorpions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
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Combating neglected tropical diseases with awareness and action

Thursday, February 08, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
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NTDs reduction is a long journey but progress is almost 60% – RBC

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
On January 30 every year, people everywhere come together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Will the next pandemic come from NTDs?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital.Rwanda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) on Tuesday 30, January. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
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World NTDs Day: A look at common diseases in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
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From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024