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Rwandans considered themselves siblings until colonial scholars concocted the myth of the Ibimanuka, who supposedly brought various aspects of civilization to the land's original inhabitants, the Abasangwabutaka.

Debunking the myth: The true origins of Ibimanuka vs Abasangwabutaka in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Children enjoying a nutritious meal at an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nyamasheke District, thanks to the “Gikuriro Kuri Bose” programme that aims to combat stunting. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

Inside Rwanda's five-year plan to halve child stunting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Some of the more than 100 ambulances recently distributed to Rwandan hospitals. Quality healthcare is one of 14 goals of the second National Strategy for Transformation (NST2) approved by the Cabinet on Friday, August 23.
Rwanda

Unpacking Rwanda’s five-year development strategy: Here are the 14 goals

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Government officials, World Vision staff during the handover ceremony at Ntende sector in Gatsibo District. Courtesy
Featured

Rugarama Area Programme concludes: World Vision Rwanda’s 15-year journey of empowerment, change

Saturday, August 24, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event at Norrsken in Kigali.
Featured

FEATURED: 3 teams awarded for telehealth innovation in abortion care at MoH, UNFPA hackathon

Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Officials and participants pose for a group photo during a recent workshop in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED - Bandebereho: Engaging men in caregiving, violence prevention to strengthen couples’ relationships

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
Rwanda

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Four modern infrastructures including a laboratory, a hospitalisation hall, a maternity ward and an administration office, will provide space for patients seeking medical services at Kazo health center
Health

How Ngoma’s new health center boosted family planning efforts

Thursday, July 18, 2024
Participants pose for a group photo after completing a Type 1 diabetes boot camp in Rwamagana on July 13. Courtesy
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FEATURED - Taking control: Partners In Health equips patients to manage diabetes and heart disease

Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dr. Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for the position of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Office. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda’s Dr. Mihigo launches campaign for WHO Africa post

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rwandan Doctor Richard Mihigo, now a contender for the WHO Africa Regional Office. Courtesy
Health

The humble beginnings of Richard Mihigo, the Rwandan doctor vying to lead WHO Africa

Wednesday, July 10, 2024