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Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
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Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026
Officials from NIRDA and FXB-Rwanda visit some herbal medicinal plants at the Huye Research Centre on February 15, 2023. Courtesy
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Govt to launch three certified herbal medicines in September

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Traditional medicine was an integral part of Rwandan culture since time immemorial, serving as a primary source of healthcare for many, especially in rural communities.Courtesy
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The resurgence of traditional medicine in Rwanda and its impact on healthcare

Tuesday, April 01, 2025
Tetracycline eye ointment manufactured by Angel Biogenics Pvt Ltd, India. Courtesy
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Rwanda FDA bans two drugs amid safety concerns

Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.
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Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024
A view of Kunga Therapy Center in Kimironko sector, of Gasabo district. Kunga Therapy and seven other health facilities offering traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine have been closed down. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Kunga Therapy, 7 other health facilities closed

Sunday, December 03, 2023
Rwanda FDA has outlined measures to prevent banned products from re-entering the market.
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Rwanda FDA on measures to prevent reappearance of banned products

Sunday, November 26, 2023
Green clay or Ibumba ry’Icyatsi is among the 22 herbal medicines that were banned by Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) for failing to meet safety and quality standards
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Rwanda FDA bans over 20 herbal medicines over substandard quality

Monday, November 20, 2023
Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the 9th East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) in Kigali on September 27.Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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EAC needs new tech to tackle emerging diseases – Health Minister

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Journalists during a press briefing on the 9th East African Health and Scientific Conference (EAHSC) that will start in Kigali on Wednesday, September 27. Courtesy
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Calls grow for research funding to address health challenges in EAC

Wednesday, September 27, 2023
The government is set to establish a regulatory council to oversee traditional medicine practitioners. File
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Govt to regulate traditional medicine practitioners

Monday, September 11, 2023
Cerelac (Infant cereals with Milk) 400 g. Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority has banned imports and sales of seven Cerelac products that ended up on local supermarket shelves despite having “non-complete label requirements. Photo by Amazon
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Rwanda FDA bans Cerelac products over ‘non-complete requirements’

Sunday, February 26, 2023