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Rwanda FDA bans Misoprostol, a stomach ulcer drug

Monday, October 09, 2023

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Therapist Mudahogora on why Rwandans should be more open about mental health

Monday, October 09, 2023

President Paul Kagame and Prof Jacques Marescaux, the founder of IRCAD France inaugurate IRCAD Africa in Kigali on Saturday, October 7. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame inaugurates surgical research, training centre IRCAD Africa

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) raised concerns about the illegal sale of unauthorized family planning medicines in the country.

Rwanda FDA warns about illegal family planning medicines

Saturday, October 07, 2023

Professor Jerome Kim delved into the intricacies of vaccine development, shedding light on the complexities of this field during a hybrid public lecture on Vaccine Development and Medicine Financing held on Thursday, October 5. Photos by Craish Bahizi.

UR, International Vaccine Institute empower students with insights on vaccine development, medicine financing

Friday, October 06, 2023

Participants follow a presentation during the session on the newly designed curriculum that has been created to promote positive masculinity and positive parenting in the country. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

New curriculum to foster positive masculinity and parenting

Friday, October 06, 2023

L-R: Dessalegn Tesfaye, USAID/Rwanda, Kaendi Munguti, PMI/USAID, Ana Bodipo-Mbuyamba, USAID/Rwanda, Pie Harerimana, RMS, Dr. Jean Baptiste Ntihumbya, Ministry of Health and Dr. Jean Damascene Niyonzima, RBC. Courtesy.

Rwanda receives vital antimalarial medications worth over Rwf450m

Thursday, October 05, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended the use of a new vaccine called R21/Matrix-M for the prevention of malaria.

Hope for 'malaria-free world' as WHO approves new vaccine

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Members of Grandma’s Club during the celebration of the International Day of Older Persons in Kigali on October 2. All Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Grandma’s Club celebrates International Day of Older Persons, addresses challenges

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Dana Weiner, Director of Diet and Nutrition Unit at Sheba Medical Centre. Photo: Courtesy.

Nutrition expert on secrets to healthy ageing

Tuesday, October 03, 2023

Katalin Karikó and Drew Weissman, Penn's historic mRNA vaccine research team, win 2023 Nobel Prize in Medicine. internet

Scientists behind Covid vaccines get Nobel Prize

Monday, October 02, 2023

Bugesera District Mayor, Richard Mutabazi undergoes heart diseases screening exercise during World Heart Day celebrations on Saturday October 30 in Bugesera district. Courtesy

Heart diseases: Parents, medics urged to pay attention to early signs in children

Sunday, October 01, 2023

Some of the delegates who attended the conference in Morocco

Global warming: Scientists explore health, air quality link

Saturday, September 30, 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

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

Calls grow for research funding to address health challenges in EAC

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues in Bugesera District. Courtesy

Researchers list 7 tricks to help prevent depression in everyday life

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Minister Valentine Uwamariya addresses delegates during the Regional Research Symposium on September 20. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Minister Uwamariya urges researchers to embrace youth voices for mental health, family well-being

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Some of over 130 body lotions, creams and soaps that were banned by Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority.File

Rwanda FDA explains ban on over 100 cosmetics

Thursday, September 21, 2023

PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame, Pfizer boss discuss progress on sharing pharmaceutical patents

Tuesday, September 19, 2023

Afia Group and Kapsule, a healthcare data service company based in Kigali and London, will receive a $50,000 grant each. Courtesy

Rwandan start-ups get $50,000 grant, wider market from Bill Gates-funded initiative

Tuesday, September 19, 2023