Our mission is to fight stroke through prevention, treatment and long term care and support.
Kigali, Rwanda
Joined May 2023
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๐ Natwe dusiganwa n'igihe kugira ngo turokore ubuzima.
#TangaInzira
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Rwanda NCD Alliance launches a nationwide sickle cell advocacy campaign, partnering with media to tackle stigma and champion early diagnosis and equitable care.
Join us in turning awareness into action.
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#SickleCellDisease #SickleCellAwareness #SickleCellMatters
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Dutangiye icyumweru gishya, tugire nโimikorere mishya
Tuzirikane ko GUHA AMBULANCE INZIRA ari ngombwa kuri wowe utwaye ikinyabiziga.
Kutabikora ๐ฉ
1. Ni umuco mubi
2. Ni Ukudatabara uri mu kaga
3. Birahanirwa
4. Biragayitse
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#TangInzira
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๐ง Post-stroke fatigue can change over time
38% recovered by 12 months, while 16% developed fatigue. Pain, stroke type and mood were among factors associated with fatigue trajectories.
Read more here ๐
journals.sagepub.com/doi/absโฆ
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Community support and personal agency go hand in hand.
"So one thing that I've learned is that despite this community moving mountains for me, without that taking a personal initiative of actually knowing that the life that I want to live, it is my own personal responsibility to ensure that I live that life.
It means that if I'm struggling, it's my own responsibility to actually reach out. It is my responsibility to do what it takes for me to get well."
-John, Kenya
John's community moved mountains for him. Reaching out was the step that let them.
#MentalHealth #WorldMentalHealthDay
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Tanga inzira kuri Ambulance ๐ uraba utabaye ubuzima bw'umurwayi urembye.
Bigire inshingano kandi ubizirikane.
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The most common sign of a #Stroke is sudden weakness in the face, arm, or leg, often affecting one side of the body.
Other warning signs include dizziness, loss of balance, and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing, or walking.
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately.
Learn more: bit.ly/3bmxIL8
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Monday is #WorldTeachersDay!
Thank you to all educators around the world for their unwavering dedication to future generations.
Join @UNESCO in celebrating teachers worldwide: unesco.org/en/days/teachers
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๐ฅ๏ธ๐ง Telestroke can expand access to acute stroke care where expertise is limited
๐บ๏ธThis WSO scientific statement offers practical, resource-sensitive guidance and highlights priorities for future implementation
Read here!๐
journals.sagepub.com/doi/fulโฆ @ChrissiTunkl
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New in #EJPC: Sport, exercise, and physical activity in children with cardiovascular disease. A Clinical Consensus Statement.
๐ซ๐ A practical, individualised approach to exercise prescription for children and adolescents with cardiovascular disease.
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Most common sign of a #stroke is sudden weakness of the face, arm, or leg, often on one side of the body.
Other symptoms include dizziness, loss of balance and sudden difficulty speaking, seeing or walking.
If you or someone you know experiences these symptoms, seek medical care immediately bit.ly/3bmxIL8
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Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, with a significant burden of cancer-related deaths.
Early detection can make a life-saving difference. Letโs promote breast health awareness, encourage regular screening, know the warning signs, and support women to seek care early. Early detection. Early action. Better outcomes.
#BreastCancerAwareness #EarlyDetection
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Prediabetes represents a critical window for early intervention. Broad awareness, timely identification, and access to reliable resources enable individuals to assess risk and implement informed mitigation strategies for type 2 diabetes.
In alignment with the ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ focus on ๐๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ง ๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ, the ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ advocates for proactive risk recognition and structured operational support.
Review the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ framework:
worldpatientsalliance.org/prโฆ
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Your heart health starts with knowing your numbers.
Blood pressure, blood glucose, and cholesterol/triglycerides can reveal important cardiovascular risk factors often before symptoms appear.
Know your numbers. Check your heart health. Act early.
#WorldHeartDay #HeartHealth
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โค๏ธ DONโT MISS A BEAT!
Today, 29 September, we mark World Heart Day 2026.
Rwanda NCD Alliance and Rwanda Heart Organization unite to encourage everyone to know their risk, recognize the warning signs, and take action for a healthier heart.
๐ Cardiovascular diseases are the worldโs leading cause of death, claiming an estimated 19.8 million lives in 2022, according to WHO. Yet many heart attacks and strokes can be prevented.
Protect your heart through everyday actions:
1๏ธโฃ ๐ Eat more fruits and vegetables, and reduce salt.
2๏ธโฃ ๐๐ฝโโ๏ธ Move moreโwalk, cycle, dance, and make physical activity part of your routine.
3๏ธโฃ ๐ญ Quit tobacco and avoid second-hand smoke.
4๏ธโฃ ๐ฅ Reduce or avoid alcohol.
5๏ธโฃ ๐ฉบ Know your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol levels. Follow your prescribed treatment.
#WorldHeartDay2026 #DontMissABeat #HeartHealth
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๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ก๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก๐๐๐ซ๐. ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ญ.
As AI becomes increasingly integrated into healthcare, patients must have a meaningful role in shaping how these technologies are developed, governed and implemented.
WPA advocates for patient-centred innovation, where safety, transparency, privacy, equity and accountability remain central.
๐ด๐ผ ๐ โ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐๐ก ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐ ๐๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ . ๐ผ๐ก ๐ โ๐๐ข๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ โ๐๐๐๐ ๐ค๐๐กโ ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐๐ก๐ .
#AIinHealthcare #PatientVoice #PatientPartnership #PatientCentredCare #PatientSafety #DigitalHealth #HealthEquity #HealthcareInnovation #PatientEmpowerment #WorldPatientsAlliance
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Abakukuru cg abashaje ntabwo aribo bashobora kugira hypertension gusa kuko babana bashobora kuyigira (congenital heart defects) aho nka ASD Na VSD bitera umuvuduko n'inshingano kuri buri umwe kwisuzunisha ugasuzumisha abana bato, abana 8-10 mu 1,000bavuka bagira iyo ndwara.
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#MondayTip
๐ง AF-related ischemic stroke ๐ซ
#CATALYST pooled 4 RCTs and supports early DOAC initiation (โค4 days) in selected patients, reducing recurrent events without more symptomatic ICH.
๐ Use imaging + bleeding risk, not a rigid calendar
doi.org/10.1016/s0140-6736(2โฆ
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What does it mean to live with diabetes or hypertension?
In Homa Bay, patients share their experiences, challenges and resilience as they navigate life with chronic illness.
Watch and learn how MSF is helping bring care closer to communities. โค๏ธ
โถ๏ธ bit.ly/3V3Oo4n
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๐๐RBC Research Insight!
Blood Transfusion: The importance of Blood Donor Screening in Kigali.
Blood screening is essential to ensure donated blood is safe for transfusion.
Researchers from Rwanda Biomedical Centre and partner institutions analyzed over 38,000 voluntary blood donation records from 2019โ2023 and found that infections detected during screening were uncommon overall.
Key findings:
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Hepatitis B decreased from 0.76% to 0.41%.
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Hepatitis C decreased from 0.30% to 0.18%.
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Syphilis increased to 0.26%.
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HIV remained stable at 0.04% - 0.08%.
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First-time donors, males, and older people were predominant.
The findings showed differences between first-time and regular donors, reinforcing the importance of appropriate guidance for new donors and continued regular donation among eligible donors to maintain a reliable blood supply.
Read more about the paper: โPrevalence and socio-demographic factors associated with transfusion-transmissible infections among voluntary blood donors in Kigali, Rwandaโโ๏ธ๐ link.springer.com/article/10โฆ
#DonateBlood #GiveBloodNow #BloodSavesLives๐ฉธ
