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Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Banks, insurance firms to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé as government looks to increase scheme services

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Lower House’s Committee on Unity, Human Rights and Fight against Genocide , as Rwanda Social Security Board Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Louise Kanyonga looks on, on Monday, February 5. Minister Nsanzimana has revealed that, starting from 2025, the government will include cancer treatment and kidney transplants in the community-based health insurance scheme " Mutuelle de Santé." Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Cancer, kidney transplant services to be covered under Mutuelle de Santé

Monday, February 05, 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
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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
The workshop aims to evaluate successful strategies and identify areas for improvement in the implementation of digital health initiatives. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: AQS hosts workshop to explore transformative power of digital health solutions

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Delegates follow a presentation during the launch of ‘Ramba na Britam,’ a unique and affordable medical insurance product specifically designed for organised groups. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: Britam Rwanda launches new medical insurance product

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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Let’s redefine customer experience in hospitals

Thursday, January 11, 2024
In Rwanda HIV prevention remains the key pillar in the fight against HIV, reducing new HIV infections, and assuring that people living with HIV are diagnosed and initiated on treatment early.
Health

Young women and girls face higher HIV risk — UN report

Friday, January 05, 2024
President Kagame during a tour of IRCAD Africa that was launched in October for providing a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialise in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. Courtesy
Health

Key initiatives, milestones in health sector: 2023 in review

Friday, December 29, 2023
Embassy of Sweden's National Programme Officer for Democracy and Human Rights, Louis Busingye and the Executive Director of Rwanda NGO Forum on HIVAIDS,Nooliet Kabanyana were on hand to award some of the winners.
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FEATURED: HDI awards nine journalists for reproductive health coverage

Monday, December 18, 2023
A new survey has identified the factors that contributed to the success of both Covid-19 and routine vaccination programmes in Rwanda. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

New study reveals successes, challenges in Rwanda’s vaccination programme

Friday, December 08, 2023
A pregnant woman during a medical check-up in Kigali. SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Accelerating progress in achieving respectful maternity care in Rwanda

Friday, December 01, 2023