July 11
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Detects At Least 25 Mpox Cases in Goma - Reports
At least 25 cases of a dangerous new strain of mpox spreading through DR Congo have been detected in the eastern city of Goma, mostly in camps housing people fleeing a surrounding… 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 »
July 08
Africa: For Africa to Achieve Pharma Sovereignty, Everyone Has a Role to Play
For Africa to meet its own needs in for medicines, medical devices, and vaccines in our lifetime, everyone has a role, big or small, to play. The collective has the power to… Read more »
July 03
Rwanda: Kwibohora 30 - Thirty Years of Rebuilding Rwanda's Healthcare From Scratch
The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi had devastating effects on the country's health sector, which was already limping and grappling with poor infrastructure, few hospitals, limited… Read more »
June 28
Rwanda: Life Care Rwanda Opens to Offer Specialised Services, Limit Travels Abroad for Healthcare
Located in Nyarutarama, Kigali, Life Care Multi-Speciality Clinic, a medical facility, was launched on Wednesday, June 26 to offer Rwandans top-notch medical care, and limit the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Pilots Starlink Internet Use in Health Centres
The Government of Rwanda partnered with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to pilot Starlink internet in 40 health centers across the country, the Ministry of ICT and… Read more »
June 26
Rwanda: Fidelia Uwizakiza's Inspiring Journey With Down Syndrome
Growing up with Down syndrome was never easy for Fidelia Uwizakiza or her family. The genetic condition, which is caused by an extra chromosome, may affect intellectual, mental,… Read more »
Rwanda: Men, Your Emotions Matter - Take Care Before It's Too Late
In Kinyarwanda, there is a famous saying that goes "imfura ishinjagira ishira", which can loosely be translated to "the noble walk gracefully but in pain". Another one says… Read more »
June 27
Rwanda: What New Rwanda-France Cooperation On Medicines Regulation Means
Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) and the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) are looking to enhance cooperation in the regulation of… Read more »
June 26
Rwanda: Nationwide Campaign On Patient Rights Launched
A nationwide campaign to raise awareness on patient and healthcare users' rights has been launched, kicking off in Kigali City's Nyarugenge, Muhima, Masaka, and Kibagabaga… Read more »
June 24
Rwanda: Mental Health - How Stigma, Cultural Norms Prevent Men From Seeking Help
June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month--an important time for visibility and raising awareness for an issue that is often overlooked. Men are less inclined than women to seek… Read more »
Africa: What Is Africa's Role in the Nearly Failed Global Pandemic Treaty
One of the sticking issues that nearly stalled the global pandemic treaty was vaccine equity in developing countries, including countries in Africa. Read more »
June 20
Rwanda: Africa Should Aim for New Vaccines, Therapeutics - Kagame
President Paul Kagame said that Africa should be at the forefront of vaccine manufacturing using the latest technologies in order to deal with its disease burden and respond to its… Read more »
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 18
Rwanda: Practical National Examinations Kick-Off With First Cohort in Nursing Schools
Introduced in 2021 to support the government's 4 x 4 programme which aims to quadruple the current health workforce in four years, the first cohort of the Associate Nursing Program… Read more »
Rwanda: Cuban Medics Set to Enhance Rwanda's Healthcare
A Cuban medical brigade is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy, which aims to quadruple the health workforce in the next four years. 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 »
June 14
Africa: How Can Africa Navigate Increasing Polycrises?
Never has the world experienced a plethora of complex challenges as it is experiencing today. The world is suffering from the after-mass effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, two wars… Read more »
June 12
Rwanda: Rwanda Inks Deal to Host Regional Office of International Vaccine Institute
Rwanda has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) on the establishment of the African Regional Office of the institute in the… Read more »
June 10
Rwanda: Rwanda Secures Over Rwf150bn for Health Emergency Preparedness
The government is set to enhance its health emergency preparedness and response capabilities with a $120 million loan (approximately Rwf157 billion) from the International… Read more »
May 30
Rwanda: Inside Rwanda's Fight Against Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B (HBV) is taken seriously in Rwanda due to its severe consequences. HBV is transmitted when blood or another body fluid from an HBV-infected person enters the body of an… Read more »
May 23
Rwanda: FAO Hands 2 Million Doses of PPR Vaccines for Goats, Sheep to Rwanda
The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), on May 21, 2024, handed two million doses of vaccines to government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of Agriculture and… Read more »
May 21
Rwanda: Experts Explore Strategies for Building Ecosystem Responsive to Rwanda's Unique Health Needs
Policymakers, researchers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders, converged at Kigali Convention Centre to formulate a combined advancement in modelling the future of… Read more »
May 20
Rwanda: Mashariki Synergy - How a Partnership Between a Rwandan and Kenyan Doctor Birthed an Eye Hospital
Over the years, the Government of Rwanda has been promoting a public-private partnership healthcare model, which allows players in the private sector to make their contribution… 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 »
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