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Viral infections are illnesses one gets from tiny organisms that use body cells to make more copies of themselves (viruses).

What you need to know about viral infections

Friday, December 06, 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
Journalists pose for a group photo after completing the two day training. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Media professionals trained on harm reduction for people who use drugs

Thursday, November 28, 2024
A worker operates a machine inside a poultry slaughterhouse in Rutsiro District in the Western Province. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Explainer: Nine things to know about setting up an abattoir in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Various blood components in dedicated bags from left to right red blood cells, plasma, platelets, and cryoprecipitates, at RBC’s Blood Transfusion Division in Kigali, on July 30, 2024.
Health

Rwanda focuses on acquiring new technology in preps for Plasma export

Saturday, October 19, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
A health worker administers a vaccine. American pharmaceutical company Gilead Sciences will donate thousands of vials of its antiviral drug remdesivir to Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Marburg virus: Gilead confirms remdesivir drug donation to Rwanda

Friday, October 04, 2024
No alcohol is the best choice, the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa warned in its message on World No Alcohol Day, Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy
Health

No alcohol is the best choice, warns UN health agency

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Mungo Jitiada, the 67-year-old veteran coach, commonly known as Vigoureux, died on Thursday morning in Rubavu .
Football

Rubavu-born players lead football fraternity in tributes to deceased ‘mentor’ “Vigoureux”

Friday, September 13, 2024
Participants share a group photo at the end of the three day engagement on harm reduction.
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FEATURED: HIV prevalence among people who use drugs is three times higher — study

Monday, September 09, 2024
Tonsillitis is primarily caused by bacterial or viral infections, resulting in painful and swollen tonsils, high fever, nasal congestion, cough, and possibly difficulty breathing.

The hidden dangers of tonsillitis: Why timely treatment is essential for health

Friday, August 30, 2024
World Hepatitis Day takes places every year on July 28. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Hepatitis: “It’s time for action – test, treat and vaccinate”

Thursday, August 01, 2024