RWANDA — In a bold move to safeguard public health, the Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has imposed a ban on over 130 body lotions, creams, and soaps. This…
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President Kagame and Pfizer CEO discuss progress on sharing pharmaceutical patents
RWANDA —President Paul Kagame and Albert Bourla, Chairman and CEO of Pfizer, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies have met to explore ways of fortifying their partnership in sharing…
Read More2.9 million Rwandese children under 7 years immunized against polio in the first week of nationwide polio vaccination drive
RWANDA — In a concerted effort to safeguard the health of its youngest citizens, the Rwandan Ministry of Health has embarked on an expansive campaign to administer the crucial second…
Read MoreRwanda to unveil pioneering research institute against digestive cancer
RWANDA — Rwanda is on the verge of making medical history as it prepares to unveil Institute for Research into Cancer of the Digestive System Africa (ICARD Africa), the continent’s…
Read MoreRwanda launches “We Are Equal” campaign to promote gender equality in healthcare, focusing on mental health
RWANDA — Rwanda has embarked on a significant initiative to champion gender equality in healthcare, with a particular emphasis on mental health services. The year-long campaign, aptly named “We Are…
Read MoreAfrican pharmaceutical regulators converge in Kigali to develop roadmap to drug regulation harmonization
RWANDA – The 9th African Medicines Regulators Conference (AMRC), has just concluded with 40 regulators from across the continent represented at the forum that was hosted by the Rwanda Food…
Read MoreRwandan institution releases a new study on mortality rates in persons with epilepsy
RWANDA – The longitudinal study at the Neuro-Psychiatric hospital Caraes Ndela and several primary healthcare centres in Rwanda revealed that the mortality rate of persons living with epilepsy was two…
Read MoreDakar to host 2nd edition of the Health Tech Hub Summit
SENEGAL – After the first edition of the health tech hub summit in Kigali, Rwanda, earlier this year, the second edition is set to happen at the Radisson Blu hotel…
Read MoreKFH- Rwanda hosts inaugural research day to stimulate competitive health research projects in the country
RWANDA – The King Faisal Hospital, has awarded three researchers in its inaugural Research Day that seeks to bring impactful and innovative solutions in the Rwanda healthcare sector. The Research…
Read MoreSHESOARS Canada devotes US$200M to advance sexual and reproductive health in Africa
RWANDA— Canada’s signature initiative ‘Strengthening Opportunities in Accessing Reproductive Services’ (SHE SOARS), has announced US$ 200 million for 15 projects in 18 African countries. In 2019, the Canadian government launched…
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