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Rwanda FDA inspector and an alcohol businesswoman have been arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau. Courtesy
Crime

FDA official, alcohol producer arrested over bribery

Monday, November 17, 2025
Mayor of Bugesera District, Richard Mutabazi, and security officers during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks where they destroyed more than 74,000 litres in one day. Courtesy

Over 70,000 litres of illicit brew destroyed in Bugesera

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
Health

Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 26 warned traders against selling Salama juice products that were recalled from the market this week.
Crime

Questions arise about traders still selling recalled Salama juice

Sunday, October 26, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Didas Kayihura Muganga, UR Vice-Chancellor speaks at the meeting in Kigali. Courtesy
Education

University of Rwanda in new drive to train biotech scientists

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Joyland Company Ltd, known for its popular Salama Juice brand, has been ordered to close following violations of quality standards and enforcement of regulatory laws.
Crime

Salama juice producer among factories, pharmacies closed over quality violations

Monday, October 20, 2025
Doctors operate at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Recent reforms to expand cancer treatment under Mutuelle de Santé were meant to ease access, but gaps remain. Courtesy
Health

What’s limiting cancer treatment under Mutuelle de Santé?

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Rwanda FDA sets new price controls on medical drugs

Sunday, September 07, 2025
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Rwanda

Inside RICA’s mission to rein in substandard goods and spur healthy competition

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Some products inside a supermarket in Kigali. File
Health

Why you should read food labels, not just expiry dates

Monday, August 25, 2025