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September 09
Rwanda: HIV Prevalence Among People Who Use Drugs Is Three Times Higher - Study
The HIV prevalence among individuals who inject drugs is at 9%--three times higher than the 3% rate in the general population, The New Times has learnt. Read more »
August 19
Rwanda: HIV-Related Stigma Decreases in Rwanda - Report
A study carried out by UNAIDS in July shows that in countries like Rwanda, the percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has… Read more »
July 10
Rwanda: How a New Biannual Anti-HIV Drug Could Benefit Rwanda
A New HIV Preexposure prophylaxis drug, which if approved, will be taken only twice a year and give 100 percent protection to the users, is a good step forward in the fight against… Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: 'Undetectable Untransmittable' - a Game-Changer in Rwanda's HIV Prevention, Treatment Course
In 2012, Rukundo received the devastating news that he had acquired HIV. He delayed medication, thinking his results might have been swapped with other students during the school… Read more »
June 13
Rwanda: Political Will - a Key Tool in Rwanda's Fight Against HIV
Rwanda has made significant strides in managing HIV/AIDS, successfully meeting the "95-95-95" targets set by the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The "95-95-95"… Read more »
May 15
Rwanda: HIV/Aids - RBC Calls for Testing, Safety Practices in Nationwide Prevention Campaign
The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has issued a call to action for all Rwandans, urging them to prioritise HIV/AIDS prevention through testing and safety measures. The appeal was… Read more »
April 01
Rwanda: HIV Stigma - the Ordeal of Losing Opportunities
Kunda (not real name), a young woman living with HIV, had a job opportunity outside of Rwanda. However, her HIV-positive status worked against her in the process, causing her to… Read more »
March 17
Africa: Researchers Link HIV Infections Spike to Drought
Scientists say droughts could heighten the transmission of HIV, particularly through activities like transactional sex, The East African reports. Read more »
January 05
Rwanda: Young Women and Girls Face Higher HIV Risk - UN Report
Young women and girls are more than twice as likely to contract HIV as young men and boys, a new report indicates. Read more »
December 13, 2023
Rwanda: HIV Threat Not Over, AHF Warns Rubavu Residents
At the end of an eight-day campaign on HIV prevention in Rubavu District, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Rwanda (AHF), warned area residents to be ever vigilant since the threat posed… Read more »
December 12, 2023
Africa: HIV Vaccine Trial in Africa Halted Due to Ineffectiveness
The initial attempt in Africa to assess the efficacy of two combined vaccines against HIV has been terminated as researchers determined that the intervention was ineffective. Read more »
December 03, 2023
Rwanda: Kigali - Campaign Against GBV Features Testing for NCDs, HIV
Local government officials in Kigali, on Saturday, December 2, launched a two-day campaign to sensitize people about the dangers of gender-based violence (GVB). Read more »
December 01, 2023
Rwanda: HIV Aids - Rwanda Braces for Reduced Foreign Aid
Rwanda is bracing for reduced aid from global organisations in its fight against HIV/AIDs, as they are reprioritising their resources to countries that are a long way off in the… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: After Hitting Global Target, Rwanda Sets Eyes On Achieving 100 Percent HIV Treatment
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target set by the Joint United Nations Programme on… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Should Consider Manufacturing ARVs - Expert
Rwanda should consider manufacturing ARVs since they are a lifelong treatment for patients, yet there is no guarantee that foreign partners will continue providing them to the… Read more »
August 28, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Biomedical Centre Relies on Youth Centres, Campaigns to Curb HIV in Eastern Province
Officials at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) are emphasizing community engagement, the utilization of youth centers, and parental involvement as key measures to counter the high… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Women Advocate for Changes to End Aids
A global organization committed to advancing gender equality, health, and well-being of girls and women has launched an ambitious mission to address inequalities and disrupt power… Read more »
May 29, 2023
Rwanda: Taking a Critical Look At Cervical Cancer in HIV Infected Women
Did you know that 95 percent of cervical cancer is caused by a certain type of Human papilloma Virus? For those who don't know much about this potential killer virus, it is worth… Read more »
April 29, 2023
Rwanda: Rwamagana - Youth Encouraged to Circumcise, Test for HIV
In an effort to promote safe sex practices and reduce the spread of HIV, Rwamagana officials are encouraging young people in the district to undergo circumcision and self-HIV… Read more »
Rwanda: Kayonza - Youth Empowered With Knowledge on Condom Care, HIV Testing
Aimee Ernest Nyirinkindi, the head of Campaigns and Communication in the Department of HIV Prevention at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), has said that the issue of damaged condoms… Read more »
April 26, 2023
Rwanda: Gatsibo - HIV/Aids Prevalence Linked to Family Conflict, Sexually Explicit Music Videos
Marceline Mukamana, the Vice Mayor of Gatsibo District in charge of Social Affairs, has pointed out the connection between family conflict and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among… Read more »
April 24, 2023
Rwanda: Nyagatare Youth Urged to Proactively Combat the Spread of HIV/Aids, Safeguard Their Futures
Nyagatare, like many other districts in Rwanda, has made significant strides in combatting the spread of HIV/AIDS. However, despite progress, young people remain one of the most… Read more »
March 21, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Call for Male Engagement in HIV/Aids Response
Activists have launched a new initiative aimed at improving awareness for for men and boys living with the HIV/AIDS. Read more »
March 06, 2023
Rwanda: MoH Looks to Long-Acting HIV Jabs to Solve Compliance Issues Among Patients
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has said that the impending long-acting drugs for HIV/AIDS are a good development that may solve the challenges related to poor compliance to the daily… Read more »
December 24, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Plans to Acquire Injectable HIV/Aids Drugs
Rwanda is planning to acquire injectable antiretroviral drugs as a way of continuing to intensify the fight against HIV/AIDs in the country. Read more »
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