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The Manager of the Open Forum on Agricultural Biotechnology in Africa (OFAB) Project, Vitumbiko Chinoko, speaks during an interview on agricultural biotechnology in Nairobi, on November 3. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Africa

Expert gives insights on GMO potential, adoption in Africa

Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Dr. Maniragaba urges people to listen to and understand their bodies and seek treatment early. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
Health

An overview of breast cancer through an oncologist’s lens

Monday, November 06, 2023
A view of the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa that will provide a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialize in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. According to the City of Kigali, the masterplan design is underway and the proposed Kigali Health City will be built on 500 hectares in Masaka in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt earmarks 500ha in Masaka for Kigali medical hub

Sunday, November 05, 2023
Some participants pose for a group photo at the closure of the African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) on November 3, 2023, in Nairobi, Kenya (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Agriculture

Continental conference appeals for adequate agri-tech funding

Saturday, November 04, 2023
A worker during seeds multiplication exercise in Musanze. Rwanda will host the second edition of African Conference on Agricultural Technologies (ACAT) in its capital Kigali, in May 2025. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Rwanda to host next Africa agricultural tech conference

Saturday, November 04, 2023
Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente and Executive Director of Global Fund, Peter Sands pose for a photo. The officials held discussions centered on exploring ways to further strengthen the healthcare sector. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, Global Fund to strength health sector

Friday, November 03, 2023
People get tested for Non-Communicable Disease during a mass screening exercise n Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Health ministry mulls major changes as NCDs surge in Rwanda

Thursday, November 02, 2023
One of robots dubbed 'Urumuri', that was deployed to Kigali International Airport to conduct mass screening of temperature during the Covid-19 period (Sam Ngendahimana)

Leveraging Covid-19-related tech to advance public health

Thursday, November 02, 2023
Farmers spraying pesticides in a maize plantation in Musanze. FILE
Agriculture

Drought, pest-tolerant biotech maize gaining foothold in Africa

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
Leah Mfiteyesu, a local nutritionist, said that a vegan diet has a positive impact on one’s health.
Health

World Vegan Day: The whys and hows of going plant-based

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
An increased number of Rwandans sought medical attention for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2023. COURTESY
Health

More Rwandans complained of STIs in 2023

Wednesday, November 01, 2023
The Chief Benefits Officer (CBO) at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), Regis Hitimana, during an interview on the importance of saving in both pension plan and EjoHeza at RSSB headquarters in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

RSSB CBO on why you should save in pension, EjoHeza schemes

Tuesday, October 31, 2023