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Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors (RCKS) on August 18 appointed Andrew Rugege as the new president. In his speech, he outlined projects for 2023-2024 which include fighting stunting and malnutrition. Courtesy photos

Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors' mission to curb malnutrition, give health insurance to vulnerable families

Saturday, August 19, 2023

A view of University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District. File

Scientists to investigate high prevalence of epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A member of RDF medical personnel and that of US armed force personnel examine a medical condition affecting a child in Bugesera District (courtesy)

Photos: RDF, US medics treat 2,000 Rwandan patients

Friday, August 11, 2023

Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District on May 9, 2022. In order to address a shortage of nurses and midwives across the country, the Ministry of Health plans to multiply the healthcare workforce by four folds within the next four years. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda looks to quadruple healthcare workforce

Friday, August 11, 2023

Public intoxication, also called public drunkenness, is a crime that occurs when people are visibly
drunk or under the influence of drugs in public.

Five little known prohibited acts of public drunkenness

Friday, August 11, 2023

A caregiver assists a person with disability as he boards a bus at Kacyiru in Kigali Photo by Craish Bahizi

Caregiver stress syndrome: Why caretakers need care too

Friday, August 11, 2023

Patients wait for medical services in Burera District. The number of vulnerable households eligible for support by the government was slashed by 74.4 per cent from 450,000 to 115,000 in fiscal year. File

Vulnerable households eligible for Mutuelle de Santé support drop by 74%

Thursday, August 10, 2023

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DR Congo: EAC troops help woman deliver

Monday, August 07, 2023

Scientist discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria.

Scientists discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria

Sunday, August 06, 2023

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

Fathers say their role in exclusive breastfeeding paying off

Thursday, August 03, 2023

Dr Axwlle Nduwimana in an operation room preparing for surgery.

Medical doctor on the need to boost pediatric surgery

Thursday, August 03, 2023

In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Rwanda surpasses global exclusive breastfeeding average

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

A view of Gisimenti car-free zone recently. The government has new guidelines for the entertainment industry that will see non-essential services close at 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. File

Govt sets closing time for night-time entertainment

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Some mothers breastfeed their children during a campaign.World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. File

World Breastfeeding Week: Five things to know

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

A community health worker spraying medicine to combat malaria in Ruhango district. Scientists have warned of a surge in malaria in the Northern province as temperatures rise. File

Scientists warn of malaria in Northern province as temperatures rise

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Dázon Dixon Diallo who is currently the president of SisterLove International South Africa, during an interview in Kigali on July 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Global initiative founder on championing women’s reproductive health rights

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A community health worker vaccinates a child assisted by Alice Kayitesi, the Governor of Southern Province (C), and Dr Theopista Kabuteni, WHO Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Specialist. This was during the official launch of a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2, in Nyanza District, on Monday, July 24. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, the five-day countrywide exercise targets over 2.7 million children under seven. Courtesy

Explainer: Is the polio outbreak in region a cause for concern?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The government launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2,on Monday, July 24. Courtesy

Rwanda’s new polio vaccination campaign targets 2.7 million children

Monday, July 24, 2023

Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023

According to Hassan Sibomana, the manager of RBC’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),they put more efforts in trying to “not leave any child behind when it comes to vaccination'.Courtesy

Rwanda mulls using biometric tech in vaccination programs

Saturday, July 22, 2023