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One of the pigs suspected to be infected with swine erysipelas in Muko sector, Musanze District. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

RAB warns against pork consumption in Musanze over swine erysipelas

Friday, February 24, 2023

Inspection by district authorities is underway to make sure measures taken are observed. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Strange disease kills over 200 pigs in Musanze

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

A patient attends a medical exercise through which RDF medical personnel along with colleagues from Armenia, Czech Republic and USA Armed Forces treated 756 patients at Mayange Health Centre, Bugesera District. Courtesy

RDF, international counterparts treat over 750 people

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Members of parliament during a plenary session of the Lower House on February 20, 2023, which adopted the law approving Rwanda’s accession to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products. Craish Bahizi

Smoking drops as high tobacco taxes take effect

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

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Third patient cured of HIV after receiving stem cell cancer treatment

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana received the ALMA award for Rwanda's best institutionalization and innovation in malaria control at the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on February 18

Rwanda receives continental award for advancing digital agenda for ending malaria

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Journalists that attended the training on water and sanitation posing for a group photo with some of AFWA heads.

Take lead in awareness on water and sanitation, journalists told

Monday, February 20, 2023

Members of the Ugandan Parliament from the Committee on Health during a guided tour of the Nyarugenge District Hospital, on Thursday, February 16. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi.

Uganda MPs in Rwanda on health insurance benchmark tour

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Solange Umutesi, District Executive Administrator of Kicukiro district, Fidele Nsengiyaremye, Executive Director of GAERG with other GAERG leaders pose for a photo after the campaign. Courtesy photos

New initiative launched to tackle mental health issues, build resilience

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The launch of “Intwari Club 25”, which is an initiative to mobilize blood donors, especially young people, to commit to donating blood 25 times in 7 years. All photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s hospital blood supply stands 99% - RBC

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

A driver who was arrested over drunk driving while RNP were conducting operations targeting people driving under the influence of alcohol. Courtesy

The energy drink debate: Can non-alcoholic drinks return a positive alcohol test?

Monday, February 13, 2023

Children at Busumba Early Childhood Development Center. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana

How the early childhood development program is checking stunting

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Some of the PWDs in Muhoza sector, Musanze District who were visited by Ubuzima Innovation Hub on January 30. Courtesy

Healthcare enthusiasts on delivering psychoeducation to people living with disabilities

Monday, February 06, 2023

A view of Rwanda Cancer Center at Rwanda Military Hospital. According to the statistics from the centre , more than 1,400 cancer patients have been treated at the centre. Dan Gatsinzi

FEATURED: How Rwanda Cancer Centre is saving hundreds of lives

Sunday, February 05, 2023

Workers sort garbage at Nduba dumpsite in Gasabo. The City of Kigali’s dumping site is set to be closed to pave the way for the construction of a modern landfill. File

Nduba landfill to be shut down, modern facility in offing

Sunday, February 05, 2023

World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4, to raise awareness about cancer, and its prevention, detection, and treatment. Photos by Jade Iriza

World Cancer Day: How much do we know about our bodies?

Sunday, February 05, 2023

Different people who attended a symposium organized by Rwanda Biomedical Center and the Elekta Foundation pose for a photo. Rwanda joined the rest of the world to raise awareness about cancers on the occasion of World Cancer Day, themed: “Close the care Gap: Uniting our voices and taking action,” on Saturday, February 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Rwanda on track to eliminate cervical cancer - health experts

Saturday, February 04, 2023

The mentorship programme seeks to accelerate the reduction of preventable maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality, the reduction of unmet needs for family planning.

FEATURED: Reducing maternal deaths through mobile mentorship

Thursday, February 02, 2023

A public washroom at a smart public kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. At least 32 new sites have been identified for urgent construction of public toilets in the City of Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Over 30 sites identified for new public toilets in Kigali

Thursday, February 02, 2023

The meeting was discussing how to extend to more schools across the country under the School Feeding Program to ensure the country raises children with physical and cognitive development

FEATURED: More schools to benefit from nutritiously fortified whole grain maize flour

Thursday, February 02, 2023