Grumbling among applicants for health insurance cards
RUTANA, April 6th (ABP) – Some residents of Rutana province (east of the country) who usually go to the Rutana health centre complain that it is not easy to obtain…
Accumulation of rubbish near fruit and vegetable stalls: a danger to public health
BUJUMBURA, April 4th (ABP) – The accumulation of rubbish near fruit and vegetable stalls can pose risks to public health, ABP found out on site during a visit to the…
Religious leaders urged to increase their commitment to preventing and combating the Mpox epidemic
GITEGA, March 28th (ABP) – The network of religious denominations for the promotion of health and the integral well-being of the family (RCBIF-Burundi), with financial support from UNICEF, organised on…
The female condom, an effective but neglected contraceptive method
BUJUMBURA, March 28th (ABP) – The female condom, also known as the “femidom” or “preso”, is comparable to the male condom. It is a thin, flexible sheath made of polyurethane…
Signing of an agreement between the Umugiraneza Foundation and the NGO Kits Hearts International, Kinderherzen
BUJUMBURA, March 28th (ABP) – The First Lady of Burundi, Mrs. Angeline Ndayishimiye, signed, on Wednesday 26 March 2025, an agreement at OPDD headquarters in Bujumbura, covering a heart surgery…
The Head of State inaugurated the Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Center at HMK
BUJUMBURA, March 28th (ABP) – The President of the Republic of Burundi, Evariste Ndayishimiye, inaugurated a cardio-thoracic surgery and cardiology center and scanner at the Kamenge Military Hospital (HMK) on…
Social platforms contribute to mental health education
BUJUMBURA, March 28th (ABP) – Social platforms play a crucial role in raising public awareness of mental health, especially in countries where psychology is not known or understood, according to…
Family planning is not just a women’s issue, it is a couple’s issue
BUJUMBURA, March 28th (ABP) – Family planning (FP) is a matter for couples and society. The active participation of men is therefore essential for informed and shared decision-making. These are…
Physiotherapy: a paramedical discipline playing an important role in human health
BUJUMBURA, March 26th (ABP) – Physiotherapy, also known as kinesitherapy, is a paramedical discipline that aims to prevent, treat and rehabilitate various disorders linked to motor functions and mobility, according…
People urged to vaccinate children and fight monkeypox
KAYANZA, March 26th (ABP) – The First Lady of Burundi, Angeline Ndayishimiye, was present On Friday 21 March 2025, in the Gahombo zone and commune of Kayanza province (in the…