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Teens receive guidance on HIV prevention during a community awareness campaign in Gasabo District in December 2024. Despite Rwanda’s significant progress in managing the epidemic, health experts warn that HIV infections among young people continue to rise, a trend they describe as a serious concern requiring sustained attention. File
Health

Why HIV infections among young people remain alarmingly high

Friday, December 05, 2025
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Health

Rwanda’s aging HIV population needs special attention - experts

Monday, December 01, 2025
Students lead a march to raise awareness about HIV prevention, carrying a banner encouraging young people to get tested, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, on May 8. Courtesy.
Health

Rwanda's fight against HIV/AIDS: A closer look at key gains, gaps

Monday, December 01, 2025
psoriasis, a chronic skin disease
Health

Skin conditions: Psoriasis patients speak out on stigma and neglect

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 2025
Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.
Health

Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dr. Abdallah Utumatwishima, the Minister of Youth and Arts; Sandrine Umutoni, the Minister of State for Youth; Paula Ingabire, Minister of ICT; Belen Calvo Uyarra, EU Ambassador to Rwanda; and Christine Nkulikiyinka, Minister of Public Service and Labour, attend a past YouthConnekt event where young Rwandan entrepreneurs showcased their products. File
Economy

Inside Rwanda’s Rwf49bn five-year youth strategic plan

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund, including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.
Health

How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Hundreds of Kigali residents during Kigali Car Free Dy mass sports at KCC roundabout on Sunday, July 13. Courtesy
Editorial

The fight against HIV among the youth will need bold steps

Monday, July 14, 2025
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Samuel Dusengiyumva, Mayor of the City of Kigali, joined Kigali residents for the bi-monthly Car Free Day sports activities on June 13, Courtesy
Health

Rwandan youth must be vigilant as HIV remains a threat, says minister

Sunday, July 13, 2025
Muneza urged the government to expand the distribution of discreet pill boxes that help adolescents take their medication privately, and to urgently revive student-led anti-AIDS clubs
Health

Stigma in the schoolyard: How Rwanda is protecting HIV-positive students

Saturday, May 17, 2025