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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
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
A health worker prepares an injection of lenacapavir. a new long-acting HIV prevention drug that could revolutionize access to HIV protection, especially in Africa, where such medication has historically been hard to access. Photo- Courtesy
Editorial

New drug offers hope against HIV, now the world must act

Friday, July 18, 2025
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali.Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

A look at the evolving nature of anti-malarial drugs in Rwanda

Monday, January 13, 2025
Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3.
Health

Six facts about HIV prevention drug Cabotegravir piloted in Rwanda

Saturday, January 11, 2025
Ozempic, a drug used to treat diabetes and obesity manufactured by Danish company Novo Nordisk.
Health

Ozempic: What Rwandan officials say about diabetes, obesity drug?

Sunday, December 29, 2024
The New Times
Health

Tackling dangerous myths: Rwanda’s enduring fight against HIV

Saturday, December 21, 2024
The drug Rwanda plans to roll out is the long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA), an intramuscular, long-acting form of PrEP.
Health

What to know about Rwanda’s new preventive HIV drug

Friday, December 06, 2024
Between 2023 and 2024, the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) recalled 14 medicines and over two dozen batches due to safety and quality concerns.
Health

How and when does Rwanda FDA recall pharmaceutical products?

Friday, November 29, 2024
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File
Health

Ndera hospital introduces new treatment for opioid addiction

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
The New Times

The liver: A crucial organ often neglected

Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Residents of Nyagatare district during RBC’s 10-day campaign to raise awareness about HIV prevention, especially among the youth. Photo: Courtesy.
Rwanda

A look at PrEP and PEP in Rwanda’s HIV prevention efforts

Wednesday, May 22, 2024