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PHOENIX, Feb. 6, 2026 — An Arizona state court on Friday struck down several abortion restriction laws, marking a decisive shift in the state’s reproductive rights landscape and reinforcing protections approved by…
Kigali, Rwanda – February 3, 2026 – In observance of #WorldCancerDay, Rwanda convened its National Cancer Symposium to strengthen strategies aimed at eliminating cervical cancer and tackling breast cancer, two of the…
On January 28, 2026, India’s Health Ministry confirmed two cases of Nipah virus infection in the eastern state of West Bengal, detected since December 2025. Officials emphasized that only these two infections have been…
Rwanda has begun administering the Hepatitis B vaccine to newborn babies to strengthen their immunity and protect them from the disease. The initiative was announced by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in a press…
A 14-year-old Florida girl, Jasmine Ramirez, is recovering after undergoing an extraordinary 17-hour surgery to amputate her 174-pound leg, a procedure necessitated by a rare and life-long health condition. Jasmine has…
For more than a decade, I have donated blood, and one truth has remained constant throughout that time: a single donation can make a meaningful difference. Many people have asked what actually happens during blood…
The White House has addressed public concern over a bruise recently seen on President Donald Trump’s right hand, saying it was caused by frequent handshaking and does not indicate a serious health issue. In recent…
By 2050, at least half of the world’s population is expected to have eye problems, particularly myopia, with many at risk of developing complications such as cataracts or even blindness. Experts warn that if these…
WaterAid Rwanda, an international non-profit organisation promoting access to clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene, has pledged to support the improvement of sanitation facilities especially decent toilets in…
Ethiopia has confirmed its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease after nine cases were detected in the southern Omo region, which borders South Sudan. World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom…
The Ministry of Health has launched two digital platforms, e-Ubuzima and e-Banguka, to modernize healthcare services in Rwanda by replacing paper-based systems and long hospital queues with faster, technology-driven…
Authorities in Bujumbura Province, Burundi’s main commercial hub, have banned handshakes to help stop the spread of cholera, which is rapidly affecting several parts of the country. The ban was announced on Monday,…
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province. As of 4 September 2025, 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths, including four health…
Rwanda Level 2+ Hospital and Rwanda Battle Group VII (RWABG VII) under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), on 20 August 2025, marked…
Queensland is battling the lowest flu vaccination rate in the nation this winter with fewer than one in three residents rolling up their sleeves prompting renewed calls for action to protect the community from the…
The United States has formally rejected a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement aimed at improving global preparedness and response for future pandemics, citing concerns over sovereignty and the broad powers it…
On Friday, July 18, President Paul Kagame met with leaders from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) at Village Urugwiro. The delegation included Jim Kim, Chancellor of the University; Professor Phil Cotton,…
The Ministry of Health in Rwanda has reported that approximately 2,600 people die from AIDS-related illnesses annually, while at least 3,200 new infections are recorded each year. This data was presented during the…
About 78 people have now been confirmed dead due to a cholera outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, according to the provincial health minister, Patricien Gongo. On 5 May 2025, the Ministry…
Doctors in Gaza have sounded the alarm over a severe shortage of infant formula, warning that hundreds of babies could soon die if emergency aid is not allowed into the territory. At Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis, Dr…
The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has suspened the importation, distribution, and use of all RELIEF tablets until further notice. The suspension announced in a public statement released on June 11, the…
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his personal office announced on Sunday. “Last week, President Joe Biden was evaluated after experiencing increasing urinary symptoms, which led to…
Memory is a fascinating part of our lives. It shapes your past, influences your present and can even guide your future. Often, specific smells, sounds, or sights can remind your of past experiences, according to the…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reiterated the continued use of monovalent COVID-19 vaccines based on the JN.1 lineage, following a comprehensive review by its Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine…