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Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, the Chief Digital Advisor of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), during the 5G Summit held within Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.

Africa CDC urges 5G investment in healthcare sector

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Delegates follow panelists as they discuss on how to digitalise Health Services at Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

$4 billion needed to digitalise healthcare in Rwanda and other low, middle-income countries

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Every year on October 18, World Menopause Day is celebrated to increase awareness of menopause and the available support options for enhancing health and well-being.

World Menopause Day: Identifying the signs

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

President Paul Kagame meets with Dr Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC at Village Urugwiro, on Tuesday, October 17. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO

Kagame, Africa CDC boss discuss digital health

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the World Leaders’ Cancer Summit that on Monday, October 16. Courtesy

First Lady urges global leaders to confront rising cancer incidence

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other delegates tour the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa on Saturday, October 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Masaka: Kigali's emerging 'medical city'

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Laboratory technicians during a training on the latest technologies in Huye District.. Photos by Craish Bahizi

WHO, RBC prepare lab techs for advanced EU-Team Europe supported facility

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Experts responsible for Early Childhood Development (ECD) in every district during the workshop. They have been assigned the responsibility of guiding the screening process and determining the condition of autistic children nationwide. COURTESY

ECD experts enlisted to assess autistic children

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

The report on mental health status at work was part of mental health month. Courtesy

Report reveals factors affecting employees’ mental well-being

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Bullying in school is a social process in which a student in a less powerful position is repeatedly harassed or excluded by others. Internet

School bullying: Uncovering the devastating toll on mental health

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Citizens walk others sit on new benches at Imbuga City walk . The City of Kigali will host the 23rd International Walk21 Conference on walking and liveable communities from October 16 to 20. File

CoK hosts conference on walkable streets, public spaces

Monday, October 16, 2023

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

Rwandan doctors mull project to detect genes with potential cancer risks

Saturday, October 14, 2023

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No Bra Day: What is it all about?

Friday, October 13, 2023

Sauteur Ndikubwimana, former President of Clinical Psychology Students’ Association of Rwanda (CPSAR), now Deputy Director of Ubuzima Innovation Hub. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Newly launched ‘youth-friendly’ mental health campaign to focus on prevention

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana with other panelists at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting on October 10, in Dakar, Senegal. Courtesy

Artificial intelligence to revolutionise healthcare systems — Minister Nsanzimana

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

The walk will collaborate with Car-free Day on Sunday, October 15, starting at 7 am at the BK Arena, and concluding at Green Hills Academy.

Pink October: Breast cancer walk to offer screening, counselling

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

State Minister Dr Yvan Butera with other delegates follow a presentation during a vaccine cold-chain symposium in Kigali, on Monday October 9. The symposium intends to demonstrate the preservation of vaccines through the cold chain and ensure that they can be able to reach beneficiaries in their right conditions. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Cold chain symposium explores vaccine preservation, delivery

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY

Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Specialists work inside IRCAD Africa, the centre of excellence in Kigali’s budding, health hub in Masaka sector in Kicukiro District. Courtesy

Explainer: How Rwanda’s next-gen surgery works

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues in Bugesera. Courtesy

Should you rely on ‘AI therapists’ for mental healthcare?

Tuesday, October 10, 2023