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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
The campaign that commenced on Monday, January 22 in Gisagara District will run until January 30 on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day. Courtesy
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Gisagara: RBC, partners kick off NTDs prevention campaign

Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Rwanda

Eight Rwandans who landed major international jobs in 2023

Friday, December 29, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File

Understanding health disparities and inequities

Thursday, December 07, 2023
A public washroom at a kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. City of Kigali plans to build new public toilets in 80 designated locations to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the capital. Photo by Craish Bahizi

City of Kigali identifies 80 sites for new public toilets

Thursday, November 23, 2023
Health workers during a door-to-door outreach exercise to take tests on Malaria in Northern Province. The national malaria incidence presently stands at 47 cases per 1000 individuals. Germain Nsanzimana
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Malaria most prevalent in Southern Province – report

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Podoconiosis is a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic origins. Courtesy
Health

Up to 7,000 Rwandans affected by non-infectious elephantiasis – WHO

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Obed Imbahafi emerged as the winner of the written multichannel creativity category during the seventh International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) festival in London.
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Rwandan writer on award-winning entry in global competition, curbing NTDs burden

Monday, March 20, 2023
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana received the ALMA award for Rwanda's best institutionalization and innovation in malaria control at the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 18
Health

Rwanda receives continental award for advancing digital agenda for ending malaria

Tuesday, February 21, 2023
(Front left to right) Sharifa, 13, Florence, 14, and Grace, 14, cheer alongside their fellow classmates outside their school in Salima, Malawi to celebrate that trachoma has been eliminated in the coun

I was blind, but now I see – celebrating Malawi’s progress on World NTD Day

Wednesday, February 01, 2023
Dr Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Division Manager of Malaria and NTDs at Rwanda Biomedical Centre addresses participants. He said that the neglected diseases are found mostly in sub-Saharan African countries. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Concerted efforts needed to end ‘neglected diseases’

Tuesday, January 31, 2023