Rwanda: Rwanda to Use GPS to Monitor Bats for Zoonotic Diseases

The Ministry of Health plans to adopt advanced technologies, including GPS tracking, to monitor bat migration and behaviour as part of efforts to enhance prevention and… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Declares Marburg Virus Outbreak Over

Rwanda declared the Marburg Virus Disease outbreak over on Friday, December 20, after 42 days since the last patient was discharged. Read more »

Rwanda: New WHO Academy Key in Boosting Health Workers' Capacity - Kagame

President Paul Kagame has said that the newly launched World Health Organization (WHO) Academy in France will be instrumental in providing better learning opportunities for… Read more »

Rwanda: Covid, Mpox, Bird Flu, Marburg - Why Viruses Jump From Animals to Humans

As the world continues to grapple with the aftermath of Covid-19 and Marburg virus disease (MVD), scientists are increasingly alarmed by the growing threat of zoonotic… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda On Track to Meet Global Malaria Reduction Targets By 2025 - WHO Report

Rwanda is on course to achieve the World Health Organisation's (WHO) Global Technical Strategy target of a 75 per cent reduction in malaria incidence by 2025, according to the 2024… Read more »

Rwanda: What Achieving WHO Maturity Level 3 Means for Rwanda

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on December 5 announced that Rwanda achieved Maturity Level 3 (ML3) in the global classification of national regulatory authorities, making it… Read more »

Africa: Rwanda Launches Africa's First Motorcycle Helmet Testing Laboratory

The helmet's retention system should include a quick-release mechanism for effortless and rapid unfastening. Read more »

Rwanda: Access to Abortion Is a Win for Human Rights

The amended ministerial order determining conditions to be met for a medical doctor to perform an abortion has finally allowed health centres and private clinics to perform… Read more »

Rwanda: Govt Scales Up Advanced Healthcare Training to Meet Growing Demand

The Ministry of Health is finalising the accreditation of new medical specialty training programs, aiming to enhance advanced healthcare capacity in Rwanda. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Rolls Out WHO-Approved Preventative HIV Drug

The prevalence of HIV among Rwandans aged 15-64 is 3 percent. Read more »

Rwanda: A Renewed Commitment to Fighting HIV/Aids

As we observe World AIDS Day, it is crucial to acknowledge the significant progress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS. However, complacency and stigma continue to hinder efforts… Read more »

Rwanda: World Aids Day - Rwanda Introduces New Preventive Measure

Rwanda will soon introduce a new measure in the fight against HIV/AIDS, based on the use of an injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Observes World Aids Day With Renewed Commitment to Ending HIV, Stigma

Rwanda marked the World AIDS Day on December 1, with a resolute call to action reflected in the theme "End AIDS, My Responsibility." Read more »

Rwanda: 60 Years of Impact - AfDB's Role in Building Skills for a Healthier Future in Rwanda

As the African Development Bank (AfDB) commemorates its 60th anniversary in Rwanda, its transformative contributions to the nation's development shine brightly, particularly in the… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda's Bold Path to Ending Aids, Progress, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

Rwanda has made enormous progress in reducing the impact of HIV over the last 15 years. New infections have reduced by 70% while AIDS related deaths have dramatically declined by… Read more »

Africa: WHO Africa Regional Boss Passes On

The Regional Director elect of the World Health Organization (WHO) for Africa, Dr. Faustine Ndugulile, passed away early Wednesday morning while undergoing treatment in India. Read more »

Rwanda: Ministry Urges 'Strict Adherence' to Proper Use of Ambulances

Rwanda's Ministry of Health urged emergency medical service (EMS) teams on Tuesday sday, November 26, to "adhere strictly" to usage guidelines for ambulances across the country. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwandan, French Scientists Develop AI-Based Tech for Cancer Detection

Rwandan scientists are part of a team that is researching how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used in diagnosing and treating cancers as well as in carrying out measurements… Read more »

Rwanda: WHO Commends Rwanda's Efforts to Eliminate Cervical Cancer

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday, November 17, commended Rwanda for its commitment to eliminating cervical cancer… Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda Trains 400 African Medics in Minimally Invasive Surgery

More than 400 African surgeons from 25 countries were trained in minimally invasive surgery in Rwanda in the last one year. Read more »

Rwanda: World Diabetes Week - How Early Screening Prevents Diabetic Retinopathy

In marking World Diabetes Week, Rwanda Diabetes Association (RDA) will offer a free AI-driven eye screening on Friday, November 15, at Biryogo Car Free Zone in Nyamirambo to… Read more »

Rwanda: World Pneumonia Day - Rwanda Ramps Up Fight Against Leading Child Health Threat

As World Pneumonia Day is marked globally, statistics emphasise the high toll of pneumonia in Rwanda, particularly on young children. Read more »

Rwanda: Marburg Virus 'Under Control' As All Patients Recovered

The Ministry of Health has announced that two patients who had been receiving treatment for the Marburg Virus Disease recovered on Friday, November 8, bringing the total recoveries… Read more »

Rwanda: Experts Call for Broader Sexual Reproductive Health Education to Prevent GBV

While progress has been made in enhancing sexual reproductive health among youth in Rwanda, challenges such as gender-based violence (GBV), teenage pregnancies, HIV infections,… Read more »

Rwanda: Surrogacy - Six Key Proposals in New Bill

A new draft law governing healthcare services contains provisions on assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy, to help couples with difficulty conceiving to have… Read more »