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A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy
Health

World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

Tuesday, November 12, 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
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
European Investment Bank (EIB Global) has announced a new financing arrangement towards Akagera Medicines Africa. INTERNET PHOTO
Science

European Investment Bank backs Akagera’s vaccine development in Rwanda

Monday, October 14, 2024
Prince Rukundo, fourth from left, was recognized as the best researcher at the conference. COURTESY
Technology

The future of farming: Prince Rukundo talks AI, agricultural innovation in Rwanda

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
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Health

World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life

Wednesday, October 02, 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
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Students from Destiny International School during the Gerayo amahoro campaign in Musanze District. Courtesy

Gerayo Amahoro and its public health significance

Thursday, September 19, 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
A loss of appetite lasting two to three days may occur due to stress, overwork, or acute illnesses like flu or tonsillitis. Sam Ngendahimana

Understanding loss of appetite: Causes, consequences, and solutions for better health

Friday, September 06, 2024