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A worker conducts a spraying exercise a house in Bugesera. RBC has started spraying homes in 28 sectors most affected by the disease, including areas in Gisagara, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, and
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How Rwanda is managing malaria surge amid rainy season

Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Children follow instructions on how to better wash your hands during a campaign on the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera. Photo courtesy

Youth-driven research and innovation can boost efforts to eliminate NTDs in Africa

Saturday, September 27, 2025
Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Inside govt plan to curb rising malaria cases

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
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
A women sleeping in mosquito net as a way to prevent Malaria in her family. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Rwanda’s new malaria control strategy detects 30% more unreported cases

Monday, June 23, 2025
Delegates follow Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana's remarks during the 12th EDCTP Forum in Kigali on Sunday, June 15. Courtesy
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Health minister calls for capacity building, investment in African researchers

Sunday, June 15, 2025
Rwanda marked World Malaria Day on Friday, April 25, with a national event in Ndera Sector, Gasabo District. Courtesy
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Rwanda launches new malaria surveillance, treatment programmes

Saturday, April 26, 2025
This year’s global theme, “Malaria Ends with Us: Reinvest, Reimagine, Reignite.” FILE
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Rwanda to focus on community action in malaria fight

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rwanda has launched a new, community-based malaria control strategy in response to a rise in infections. Craish Bahizi
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Rwanda rolls out new malaria strategy after recording 87,000 cases in March

Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (c) joined hundreds of participants at the Night Run – Walk for Change, ahead of the conference on March 2. Courtesy
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Experts call for stronger strategies to eliminate NTDs in Africa

Monday, March 03, 2025
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