Countering HIV/Aids using those most at risk

Kigali: A truck stop in Gikondo-MAGERWA, suburb of Kigali, was transformed into a discussion forum on HIV/AIDS this week. Truck drivers, sex workers, and members from the community exchanged ideas with HIV/AIDS... Read more »

Women “naturally weaker” to battling HIV

Kigali: Women are naturally programmed to be the weaker sex when it comes to fighting off HIV, according to the latest findings. However, the researchers are yet to look at how medication... Read more »

Govt tightens swine flu controls, 2 more cases in Uganda

Even those deeply in love have taken up strick control measures in countries where the pandemic is hitting hard

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Hope for Women battling breast cancer

Kigali: Breast Cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women in the world and yet a neglected disease in East Africa, but that is bound to change. A new initiative is... Read more »

UN, Police set up emergency center for violence victims

Kigali: Survivors of violence in Rwanda will be able to access medical, legal, and psycho-social services all in a one-stop center and at no cost, courtesy of the UN and local Police,... Read more »

Mamans kangourous pour bébés prématurés

Kigali: Au Rwanda, pour remédier à l’insuffisance de couveuses nécessaires à la survie de bébés prématurés, certains hôpitaux utilisent la "méthode kangourou" qui remplace valablement les appareils.

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Mothers to get 100% salary during maternity leave

Kigali: Parliament and government stripped them of part of their income when they are on maternity leave, but now expectant mothers will not have to worry about rushing back to work –... Read more »

De cruelles conséquences pour les papas et mamans gâteaux

Kigali: Une nouvelle campagne de prévention du VIH menée au Rwanda – intitulée « Sinigurisha » (Je ne suis pas à vendre) – met en garde contre les relations sexuelles intergénérationnelles, impliquant... Read more »

Vingt-deux mille rwandais attrapent le VIH/Sida chaque année

GLH 524: Durant les trois semaines étalés du 26 juin au 18 juillet 2009 en guise de commémoration du 15ème anniversaire de la Libération du pays, l’Armée a décidé de se mobiliser... Read more »

Condom self-service machines to be introduced

Kigali: Faced with grim statistics showing very low condom use in Rwanda due to stigma, health officials have unveiled new self-service machines from where people will buy condoms without fearing to be... Read more »