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Outside the Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre in Kinyinya, Gasabo District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: A closer look at Kigali’s new mental health centre

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Some of the 40 Ambulances donated by Embassy of Belgium to Rwanda on September 24, 2020. Rwanda is set to acquire 200 ambulances so as to enhance medical response. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to acquire 200 ambulances for enhanced healthcare delivery

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has urged the discontinuation of using paper bags and non-biodegradable sacks for packaging meat countrywide. Photo by Craish Bahizi

RICA warns against using paper bags for meat packaging

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

High blood pressure; growing concern for pregnant women

Monday, January 22, 2024

A health worker during mass test exercise of Covid 19 in Kigali on July 23, 2021. RBC clarifies upsurge of flu-like syndrome not linked to Covid-19

RBC clarifies upsurge of flu-like syndrome not linked to Covid-19

Saturday, January 20, 2024

A joint team of medical doctors from RDF and US Army, will provide health care in Rwamagana from March 14. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

New RDF, US Army medical outreach programme to benefit citizens in Rwamagana District

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Chaste Uwihoreye, a clinical psychologist and Country Director at Uyisenga ni Imanzi inititive organization speaks to trainees on mental health

Navigating the complexities of adolescents’ mental health

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital on October 13, 2022. Patients or their caregivers could soon be able to pay bills for health services using money on their phones. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to roll out tech for health payment, insurance transparency

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

A pregnant woman with her husband meet with a community health worker in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwandan women’s return to fertility varies with birth control methods – new study

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Patients using the community-based medical insurance Mutuelle de Sante wait for services at Bugarama Health Center. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Govt to launch welfare registration system

Sunday, January 14, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a momentous triumph in global health. Courtesy

WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free

Friday, January 12, 2024

Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana inaugurates the new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory in Remera Campus in 2023

UR to triple medical students’ intake as Rwanda seeks to increase health personnel

Thursday, January 11, 2024

The revised law stipulates a jail term ranging from six months to two years upon conviction, but a crucial prerequisite is the confirmation of postpartum depression by a certified medical professional. Internet

Infanticide: Experts unsatisfied with new postpartum depression clauses

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Rwanda FDA has issued a recall for antifungal tablets produced in Kenya over safety concerns.

Food and Drug Authority recalls Kenyan medicine on local market

Friday, January 05, 2024

'Ikuzimu' art piece

PHOTOS: Exhibition addresses youth mental health challenges

Friday, January 05, 2024

In Rwanda HIV prevention remains the key pillar in the fight against HIV, reducing new HIV infections, and assuring that people living with HIV are diagnosed and initiated on treatment early.

Young women and girls face higher HIV risk — UN report

Friday, January 05, 2024

Jade Iriza Natasha during a yoga practice session in Kigali. The seamless interaction between mental and physical well-being plays a vital role in nurturing a balanced and satisfying life. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari.

Unlocking vitality: The crucial role of mind-body wellness

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Bible Society Rwanda launched the 'Young Samaritan', a new program to provide faith-based and data-driven interventions centered around the specific needs of the youth. Photo Courtesy

New initiative to help young people overcome depression, peer pressure

Monday, January 01, 2024

President Kagame during a tour of IRCAD Africa that was launched in October for providing a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialise in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. Courtesy

Key initiatives, milestones in health sector: 2023 in review

Friday, December 29, 2023

The launch took place during a two-day EAC Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Health, Population, and Development which was held from December 20 to 21, in Kigali.

EAC inter-parliamentary alliance on digital health launched

Friday, December 22, 2023