More than 73,000 unwanted births recorded annually

Kigali: As the number of people using contraceptives increases, the number of unwanted pregnancies has also been going down over the years – currently standing at about 17%, new research says.

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More than 50% children in Rwanda are stunted – UNICEF

Kigali: More than half of children in the country are not having normal growth due to malnutrition – placing Rwanda among the 10 countries most affected globally – even worse off compared... Read more »

Swine flu expanding away from Kigali to border areas

Kigali: From just two upcountry districts and Kigali last week, confirmed cases of the H1N1 virus – also known as swine flu are being reported in other places - mainly to the... Read more »

‘Kanyanga’ victims become blind

Kigali: Five people in Northern Uganda, among others, have turned blind after taking the crude gin Waragi – known in Rwanda as ‘Kanyanga’ and banned completely, reports say.

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African governments not ready for new malaria vaccine

Dr Sirima Sodiomon
Nairobi: Scientists have told a major malaria conference that despite advances in developing a new malaria vaccine, it could have trouble in... Read more »

No decision yet on who will be given H1N1 vaccine

People with conditions like diabetes and respiratory illnesses like TB would probably be among the first to be vaccinated, a senior official said (Photo: NECN)... Read more »

Swine flu now goes upcountry

Kigali: The spread of the H1N1 virus has now reached the Northern Province district of Rubavu, health officials said Monday, but also continued to maintain that the situation is under control. 

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Ghana, Rwanda set example in scaling up Health Insurance (column)

Mayange Health Center: Latest data shows that health insurance coverage is up to 90 percent

Kigali: Eight African countries participated in the 'Health Insurance Workshop -... Read more »

90 H1N1 patients “fully recovered”

Kigali: Some ninety (90) people who contracted the H1N1 virus commonly known as swine flu have completely recovered following intensive treatment, health officials say.

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UN sees ‘impressive progress’ in care for Rwanda mothers

Kigali: Hundreds of delegates heard Monday that efforts deployed in Rwanda to improve women’s health are paying-off as the number of mothers dying from labour-related complications is now at less than forty... Read more »