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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
People move through a busy Petite Barrière border crossing in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District, on Monday, July 29. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Rubavu residents call for more hygiene facilities to combat Mpox outbreak

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, speaks, on Monday, July 29, during a technical meeting in Rubavu, Rwanda, to review the successes and challenges of the EAC Water Sanitation and Hygiene project. Malueth emphasised the importance of taking preventive measures to minimise the spread of Mpox.
Health

EAC urges increased public awareness to prevent spread of ‘deadly’ Monkeypox

Monday, July 29, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.
Health

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024
A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.
Health

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024
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DR Congo detects at least 25 mpox cases in Goma – reports

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
A nursing graduate, among the youth on a mission to educate and raise awareness on HIV, tests a Rwamagana resident
Health

Rwamagana youth lead fight against HIV stigma, new infections

Friday, June 21, 2024
A resident undergoes HIV test in Kigali. The Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) programme was introduced by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in partnership with the Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RPP+) in 2021. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
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“Undetectable=Untransmittable”: A game-changer in Rwanda’s HIV prevention, treatment course

Thursday, June 20, 2024
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases acquired and transmitted predominantly through sexual activity.

Understanding impact of STDs on women’s health

Monday, June 17, 2024
Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File
Health

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024
While some are cautious about the spread of the disease to their farms, those with infected animals are grappling with reduced prices for their livestock, stating that the stigma of sickness is affecting thei
Rwanda

Nyagatare: Foot and mouth disease hits Tabagwe, quarantine imposed

Sunday, June 16, 2024