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Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the parliamentary session on February 19. Photo Courtesy

‘Text neck’ wrecks your upper spine area — Health Minister

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Clinicians, therapists, and researchers indicate that using an AI-powered chatbot can result in higher engagement and adherence compared to traditional methods. For instance, users of Wysa, Photo by Craish Bahizi

Mental health: Can AI-powered chatbots enhance access to care, combat stigma?

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Minister of State for Health, Yvan Butera, delivers remarks during a panel discussion at the AU Summit on February 17. Courtesy

It is important to scale up vaccine production in Africa — Minister Butera

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana (C) chats with senators Cyprien Niyomugabo (R), and Adrie Umuhire in the Senate’s plenary hall, soon after the session on Rwanda’s efforts to prevent and deal with epidemics concluded, on February 19, 2024. Dr. Edson Rwagasore, Division Manager of Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at RBC, is seen in the background (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).

Centre of excellence for highly infectious diseases under construction

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

The Executive Secretary of Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA), Christian Ntakirutimana (net photo).

Private health facilities body appeals for review of medical tariffs

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

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Conjunctivitis: What you need to know about red eye disease

Monday, February 19, 2024

Primary school children enjoying lunch thanks to the school feeding programme. Photo: Craish Bahizi

School feeding programme budget rises to Rwf 90 billion: what it means

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Some of the free condoms that were distributed to attendees during the International Condom Day in Kigali.

AHF Rwanda promoting effective condom use for HIV prevention

Thursday, February 15, 2024

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, speaks during a news conference in Geneva, Switzerland, on December 20, 2021. REUTERS

The world is not yet prepared for next pandemic, WHO boss warns

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Rwandans cautioned on infectious eye disease outbreak in region

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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World Condom Day: Rwandans tipped on responsible, safe sexual behaviour

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

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African campaigners root for policy support, technology to ease cervical cancer burden

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File photo

Why inaction could raise cancer deaths in Africa to 1m per year

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).

Kidney transplants now covered under Mutuelle de Santé – RSSB

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Answering the call: Kamagaju's dedication to autism advocacy remains unwavering

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Beatrice Yubahe, a 16-year-old daughter of Beatrice Uwifashije, needs an extended life-saving kidney treatment under Mutuelle de Santé (courtesy).

Mother appeals for extended kidney treatment under medical insurance

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Inside Cancer Care at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Courtesy

The rigours of cancer treatment: Insurance companies urged to pay more to help patients

Monday, February 12, 2024

Health Worker testing for hepatitis at Remera Health Center

Mobile phone payments to frontline health workers boost motivation, impact – WHO

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Soline Mukamana Mayor of Burera district speaking to Butaro residents on stunting and improvement of livelihoods. Photo By Germain Nsanzimana

Burera launches new initiative to combat malnutrition

Friday, February 09, 2024