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RDF Mourns Lt Gen Innocent Kabandana
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RDF Mourns Lt Gen Innocent Kabandana

The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Lieutenant General Innocent Kabandana. According to a statement from the RDF, Lt Gen Kabandana died on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital after succumbing to natural causes. The RDF described him as a dedicated officer who served the nation with honour, patriotism, and valour throughout his military career. “The Rwanda Defence Force extends its condolences and joins the family in mourning during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace,” the statement read. Lt Gen Kabandana’s death marks a significant loss to the Rwandan military fraternity, where he was widely respected for his leadership and service to the country.
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Momentum builds for long-acting HIV solutions as IAS 2025 spotlights scientific progress, funding challenges and leaders’ calls to action
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Momentum builds for long-acting HIV solutions as IAS 2025 spotlights scientific progress, funding challenges and leaders’ calls to action

New WHO guidelines endorse long-acting injectable lenacapavir for HIV prevention, Medicines Patent Pool expands licence for long-acting injectable cabotegravir for treatment, and Merck’s once-monthly oral pill MK-8527 advances to Phase 3 trials in Africa. 14 July 2025 (Kigali, Rwanda) – IAS 2025, the 13th IAS Conference on HIV Science, opened today with a call to accelerate access to long-acting HIV prevention and treatment innovations amid growing global funding challenges. Four thousand participants are attending IAS 2025 in Kigali, Rwanda, and virtually. The IAS Conference on HIV Science is the world’s most influential meeting on HIV research and its applications.    Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health of Rwanda, delivered welcoming remarks at a press ...
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