Minister of Youth and Arts Development, Dr Jean Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has warned young people that alcohol and drug abuse can undermine their health and […]
Category: Health
Masaka Hospital expansion set to boost specialist health services
Rwanda is set to expand access to specialized medical care after the upgraded Masaka Hospital increased its capacity to more than 800 beds and introduced […]
President Kagame backs investment, warns businesses against putting lives at risk
President Paul Kagame said Monday that Rwanda is open to major investment opportunities in the region but will not allow economic interests to come at […]
Type 1 diabetes patients urged to lead normal, productive lives
People living with Type 1 diabetes can lead normal and productive lives if they properly manage the condition, health officials said at a weeklong camp […]
Hazardous waste facility reaches 84% completion
A hazardous waste storage facility in Kigali is 83.93% complete as Rwanda moves to strengthen the safe handling and disposal of toxic materials, the Rwanda […]
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses previous national record
The death toll from the Democratic Republic of Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the country’s previous record, with 2,325 people reported dead since the […]
RICA tightens meat safety checks over veterinary drug residues
Rwanda’s consumer protection authority has tightened checks for veterinary drug residues in meat, warning slaughterhouses not to process animals that are sick, undergoing treatment or […]
Kenya regulator says five alcohol brands suspended by Rwanda meet standards
Kenya’s standards regulator said on Tuesday that five alcoholic beverage brands temporarily suspended by Rwanda had passed fresh inspections and laboratory tests, with the products […]
Ebola outbreak pushes Congo and partners to intensify response
Health authorities and international partners are stepping up efforts to contain Congo’s Ebola outbreak as infections near 4,000, with officials agreeing on a coordinated strategy […]
Rwanda FDA suspends imports of 52 spirit brands, orders nationwide recall
Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspended the importation of 52 spirit brands and ordered their immediate recall from the market as part […]