Promoting the use of condoms for family planning and HIV-reduction
Sunday, 13 December 2009
GTZ country director Rainer Krischel addresses participants at a sensitization session. (photo Timothy Kisambira)A campaign to talk about the role of families in the fight against HIV, especially among children, was launched throughout the country for two months in celebration of the World AIDS day last Tuesday, December 1.
 
Foreign and local cardiologists collaborate in surgeries
Friday, 27 November 2009
Two foreign teams of heart specialists have been in the country recently to perform free heart surgery, in the context of the fourth annual Operation Open Heart program at King Faisal hospital.
 
To prevent HIV in children more sensitization is needed
Friday, 27 November 2009
Participants in the fifth pediatric conference. (photo Timothy Kisambira)During the 5th pediatric conference held in Kigali last week, stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS have called for more efforts in early testing of children to detect the infection in time.
 
Cancer might be cured if it is detected early
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
Dr. Patrick Mulindwa, gynecologist at CHUK Hospital. (photo Timothy Kisambira)People often think that cancer is a rich countries’ disease. This false impression prevents the early detection of cancer, which is exactly when there is a better chance of healing.
 
First Lady at the helm of new campaign against maternal death
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
First Lady Jeannette Kagame recently officially launched the Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa, during the General Assembly of the White Ribbon Alliance (WRA), for safe motherhood.
 
As H1N1 influenza spreads, Minisante assures it is prepared
Wednesday, 21 October 2009
A H1N1 vaccine. (Internet photo)Late last week, there were 34 confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza in the country. Health experts advise the public to observe basic hygiene since it helps contain the spread of the pandemic.
 
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