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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Egypt’s Foreign Affairs Minister Dr Badr Abdelaaty during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Monday, August 12. Photo by Joan Mbabazi

Rwanda, Egypt ink deal to support modern heart centre in Kigali

Monday, August 12, 2024

Equity Bank Rwanda commissioned the airlift of 17 scholars who have secured admissions and scholarships at prestigious universities worldwide on August 9. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

FEATURED: Equity Bank Rwanda supports 19 students in journey to world-class education

Sunday, August 11, 2024

The World Health Organization on Friday, August 9, issued a call for manufacturers of mpox vaccines to submit an expression of interest for Emergency Use Listing (EUL). Courtesy

WHO seeks mpox vaccine manufacturers for emergency evaluation amid surging outbreak

Saturday, August 10, 2024

Dr Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).

Mpox cases in Rwanda: One discharged, second still under treatment ‘but not in critical condition’ – official

Thursday, August 08, 2024

The World Health Organization has released $1 million to enhance the global response to mpox.

WHO allocates $1m to combat mpox outbreak, announces further support

Thursday, August 08, 2024

The instructor Innocent Kwizera gives instructions to the youths during a past training camp. The camp will attract youngsters aged 13 to 19 at the Kimironko Basketball Court from 2 pm to 5 pm daily. Courtesy

Major youth basketball camp gets underway in Kigali

Thursday, August 08, 2024

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), men are less likely than women to seek help for mental health issues. Photo: File

Why are men reluctant to seek help for mental health issues?

Thursday, August 08, 2024

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for increased funding and support for the response to the mpox outbreak.

WHO calls for urgent action to address mpox surge in 17 African nations

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024

The Archbishop of the Anglican Church of Rwanda and Vice Chairman of the Rwanda Interfaith Council (RIC) Laurent Mbanda, during an interview with The New
Times on April 3, 2023. Following the closure of over 5,600 places of worship, including 100 cave churches over failing to meet the legal requirements governing faith-based organizations (FBOs) in Rwanda, on Tuesday, August 6, the Archbishop Mbanda said that “We knew what to do. But we relaxed”. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

Interfaith Council leader says churches ‘knew what to do’

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

Mpox – an infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus.

Understanding mpox: Symptoms, transmission, prevention and more

Tuesday, August 06, 2024

One of hundreds of churches that have been closed by Rwanda Governance Board for not meeting required standards after the inspection on Thursday, August 1. Courtesy.

Closure of non-compliant faith-based organisations: What are the essential requirements?

Friday, August 02, 2024

Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024

A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024

Gospel musician Arsene Tuyiringire, commonly known as Arsene Tuyi.

Arsene Tuyi's Summer live recording returns in August

Thursday, July 25, 2024

A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Vanessa Umuhoza Gashumba is one of two Members of Parliament elected on Tuesday, July 16 to represent the youth. Courtesy

Who is Vanessa Umuhoza, the new female youth MP

Saturday, July 20, 2024