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Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy

PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Some of the delegates who attended the event

New research launched to tackle adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to tackle the problem of unhealthy weight gain among adults and children. Courtesy

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent unhealthy weight gain

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A dental therapist, 26-year-old, Esperance Niyigena during an interview. She has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing or delivering services. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Dental therapist on using sign language to boost oral health for the deaf

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF showed on Tuesday, July 18.

Why Rwanda leads Africa in vaccine coverage

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT). Craish Bahizi

Rwanda among African countries with best vaccine coverage – new research

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

A participant follows the proceedings of AIDS Day in Kigali .UNAIDS has recognized Rwanda as one of the top four countries that have effectively managed the HIVAIDS epidemic. File

Rwanda among top countries in HIV/AIDS management

Friday, July 14, 2023

Noise Level Chart.

Decibels: How is noise pollution measured?

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers remarks at the closing ceremony of the USAID Ingobyi Activity project, in Kigali on Thursday, July 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda has a shortage of 1,000 midwives - Minister Nsanzimana

Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Govt releases highly anticipated noise control guidelines

Thursday, July 13, 2023

A recent survey conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) reveals that alcohol consumption in the country has risen from 41 percent in 2013 to 48 percent in 2022. CRAISH BAHIZI

Five lesser known ways alcohol impacts your body

Monday, July 10, 2023

A waiter sets a mini-bar at Kisimenti car free zone. The Ministry of Health has launched a new campaign aimed at fighting the behaviour among people, especially the youth. CRAISH BAHIZI

New campaign seeks to curb rise in alcohol consumption

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Only 12 countries across different regions in Africa are set to receive 18 million doses of the first-ever malaria vaccine. INTERNET PHOTO

Why Rwanda did not apply for latest malaria vaccine

Sunday, July 09, 2023

Rwanda FDA checked its import system and confirmed that the incriminated products 'a cough syrup called NATURCOLD, manufactured by Fraken in India' never entered the Rwandan market.

Rwanda FDA confirms absence of medicine linked to child deaths in Cameroon

Saturday, July 08, 2023

Dr. Lidong Yu, a Chinese orthopedic surgeon and his teammate during a surgical operation at Kibungo Referral Hospital in Rwanda. Courtesy

How Chinese orthopedic surgeon is saving lives in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 04, 2023

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Concern as alcohol consumption surges in Rwanda

Monday, July 03, 2023

Experts say that many people think they don’t have dental problems until the situation gets out of the hand. File

Over 50 percent Rwandans never visit the dentist - survey

Saturday, July 01, 2023

The number of overweight people in Rwanda has increased from 14 percent in 2013 to 18.6 percent in 2022, according to findings of a country-wide survey carried out by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).

Obesity on the rise among Rwandans – new study

Friday, June 30, 2023

Ingenzi Health Initiative co-founders pose for a group photo with students of Collège Saint André Nyamirambo after the Ingenzi talks.

Mental wellness: A challenge to conquer with engaging activities

Friday, June 30, 2023

The Bound Angle, 'Baddha Konasana' pose. All Photos by Christiane Murengerantwari

Finding your flow: Uncovering the essence of yoga

Friday, June 23, 2023