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A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
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Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
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Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Building resilient and inclusive health systems for rare diseases in Africa

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Sight restored: New ophthalmic equipment to scale up eye care access across Rwanda

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
According to the World Health Organization’s annual report on TB, in 2024, estimated numbers of new cases continue to decline in sub-Saharan Africa, while efforts to detect new cases continue to gain traction.

The future can be bright in the fight against TB

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Dr Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI), speaks with The New Times journalist during an interview in Kigali on November 14. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
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What it takes to build vaccine manufacturing capacity in emerging markets

Saturday, November 15, 2025
A new study has found that moderate coffee consumption may reduce the risk of irregular heartbeats. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
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Moderate coffee intake may reduce risk of irregular heartbeats, study shows

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
In October 2024, a French court of Assizes sentenced Dr. Eugène Rwamucyo, a Rwandan medical doctor and long-time fugitive from justice, to 27 years in prison for complicity in genocide. Internet

Eugène Rwamucyo: A 'pious' murderer sanctifying denial

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
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University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
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Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy
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BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Medics conduct a scanning exam in Kigali. Rwanda has been advancing clinical trials to tackle pressing health challenges, including by launching the world’s first Marburg virus disease clinical trial in October 2024. Craish BAHIZI
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What Rwanda needs to increase clinical research capacity

Monday, October 06, 2025