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EALA lawmakers and other participants at a session meant for assessing policies and laws on GMOs within the East African Community (EAC) Partner States, on February 8, 2024, in Kigali, Rwanda (Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
Agriculture

Rwanda ready to harness GMOs tech, official tells EAC lawmakers

Friday, February 09, 2024
Forty-eight-year-old Josepha Bamusabire during the interview. Photos by Dan Kwizera
Health

Empowered and thriving: One woman’s enduring journey with HIV

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health delivers remarks during national cancer symposium on February 3, in Kigali ahead of World Cancer Day that is observed on February 4. Courtesy
Health

World Cancer Day: Rwandans urged to attend regular screenings

Saturday, February 03, 2024
By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.
Health

Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

Saturday, February 03, 2024
Local farmers work at a Juncao farm in Lenginet village, Nakuru, Kenya, on Jan. 26, 2024. Introduced by Chinese agripreneur Jack Liu in 2021, Juncao grass has revolutionized animal husbandry in Kenya's semi-arid outposts, guaranteeing an uninterrupted supply of nutritious fodder to herders and subsistence farmers. (Xinhua/Han Xu)
International

Chinese-invented Juncao grass changing fortunes of Kenya's dairy farmers

Saturday, February 03, 2024
This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Africa CDC has gained acclaim for its contribution to bettering public healthcare in Africa as it marked its seventh anniversary. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)
Health

Seven years on, Africa CDC wins acclaim for safeguarding people's health

Friday, February 02, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
Health

NTDs reduction is a long journey but progress is almost 60% – RBC

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
On January 30 every year, people everywhere come together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Will the next pandemic come from NTDs?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
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International

Abortion bans lead to 64,000 rape-related pregnancies in US: study

Monday, January 29, 2024
Participants during a walk to sensitise people about palliative care services at CHUB hospital in Huye District. File
Health

Understanding palliative care; why a mindset change is needed to address gaps

Monday, January 29, 2024
Apostle Paul Gitwaza, the senior pastor at Zion Temple (C) during the 29th annual National Prayer Breakfast at Kigali Convention Centre on Sunday, January 14. Courtesy
Religion

A prayer a day keeps trouble away

Sunday, January 28, 2024