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A health worker conducts a Covid-19 test in 2021 in Kigali. File
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Protecting yourself from Influenza A: Expert tips amid Rwanda's flu season

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Small red painful bumps over the scalp at the base of the hair are not uncommon.

Itchy, painful bumps on your scalp? Don’t ignore them!

Friday, April 11, 2025
Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.
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Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
To stick eyelash extensions include chemicals and ingredients that may be irritating or harmful

When beauty goes wrong: How eyelash extensions could breed infections

Sunday, February 09, 2025
Amoxicillin is a penicillin antibiotic that is used to treat bacterial infections
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Amoxicillin: Should doctors in Rwanda prescribe it amid falling efficacy?

Friday, January 10, 2025
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
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RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Viral infections are illnesses one gets from tiny organisms that use body cells to make more copies of themselves (viruses).

What you need to know about viral infections

Friday, December 06, 2024
A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy
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World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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Are you taking care of your skin?

Friday, October 25, 2024
Sheep and goats in Eastern Province. Rwanda is dealing with Rift Valley Fever under One Health approach to protect the life of animals and humans. FILE
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Rwanda tackles RVF using ‘One Health’ approach: success story from Ngoma District

Friday, September 20, 2024
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by bacterial or viral infections, resulting in painful and swollen tonsils, high fever, nasal congestion, cough, and possibly difficulty breathing.

The hidden dangers of tonsillitis: Why timely treatment is essential for health

Friday, August 30, 2024
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases acquired and transmitted predominantly through sexual activity.

Understanding impact of STDs on women’s health

Monday, June 17, 2024