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A group of teen mothers at a past event

Why Rwandan adolescent mothers don’t seek psychosocial support

Stigma, logistical barriers, and service inadequacies, are the main reasons why most adolescent mothers in the country did not seek psychosocial support last year, according to new research

Saturday, November 16, 2024

A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy

World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

As World Pneumonia Day is marked globally, statistics emphasise the high toll of pneumonia in Rwanda, particularly on young children. ALSO READ: What you need to know about community acquired

Tuesday, November 12, 2024

The Timbuktoo healthtech hub was on November 9 officially launched in Kigali, during Youth Connekt summit 2024. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Timbuktoo HealthTech hub launched in Kigali

The Timbuktoo healthtech hub was on November 9 officially launched in Kigali, during Youth Connekt summit 2024. It is one of 10 thematic hubs of the Timbuktoo initiative, which will incubate and

Saturday, November 09, 2024

A patient pictured during a medical check-up for chinese traditional medicine, currently 30 patients have recieved the treatment

Chinese medics offer free care to Rwamagana residents

It was a sunny Friday on November 8 in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District, where over 200 residents from nearby villages gathered at the local health centre. The usually quiet Karenge Health

Friday, November 08, 2024

Participants during a campaign to sensitize people to the fight against gender-based violence in 2021. Between 2021 and 2024, health authorities recorded more than 26,000 GBV cases. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Experts call for broader sexual reproductive health education to prevent GBV

MP Jean Claude Mazimpaka has suggested that cosmetic surgery in Rwanda needs to be regulated. Courtesy

Lawmaker calls for legislation on cosmetic surgery in Rwanda

Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi

Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness

Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses the journalist during a press conference in Kigali on November 4. Photo Courtesy

Health minister explains why Marburg survivors must remain vigilant, prevent transmission

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Marburg outbreak in Rwanda contained, Nsanzimana tells diplomats

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Rwandan secures prestigious Rhodes Scholarship

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Tracing Hosiana Choir’s 56-year musical journey

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Antino Jackson on playing for Rwanda: I wanted to be part of something special

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Can Rwanda qualify for the World Cup?

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Rwandan fathers step up: RWAMREC report highlights growing involvement in caregiving, family support

Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, delivers his remarks during the handing over of a modern flagship facility (Alliance Building) located in Kigali on November 1. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Rwanda unveils African Medicines Agency headquarters

Saturday, November 02, 2024

A healthcare worker administers a Marburg vaccine to a resident. The Sabin Vaccine Institute dispatched approximately 1,000 additional doses of its investigational vaccine in continued collaboration with Rwanda to address the ongoing Marburg virus outbreak. On Thursday, October 31

Rwanda gets additional 1,000 Marburg vaccine doses

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Dr. Armindo Daniel Tiago, the Minister of Health of Mozambique, arrives at Radisson Blu Hotel in Maputo to open the 4th African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) Week on Wednesday, October 30.

Renewed call for unified frameworks as pharma regulatory forum opens in Maputo

Thursday, October 31, 2024

The three-day summit attracted healthcare professionals from across the continent to explore ways to realise the potential of innovations like artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, robotics, drones, and blockchain to tackle Africa's most pressing health challenges.

Can AI unlock Africa’s healthcare bottlenecks?

Thursday, October 31, 2024

Christophe and Christian Ndayisaba during their admission at King Faisal Hospital when they began experiencing respiratory issues

How King Faisal Hospital’s paediatric programme is saving young lives in Rwanda

Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Members of the Club of Kigali Karisimbi, Kigali Virunga, Kigali Cosmopolitan, the Club of Kigali Seniors, and other Rotarians, address media about fighting polio in Rwanda. Craish Bahizi

Rotarians boost fight against polio in Rwanda, globally

Monday, October 28, 2024

Nurses receive training on using the AI-enabled camera in diabetic clinics, learning to capture images and upload them for immediate analysis and results during a session in Kigali on October 25.

New AI-based initiative seeks to transform diabetic eye care in Rwanda

Saturday, October 26, 2024

Participants during Ulinzi Walk at Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Breast cancer awareness: A guide to self-examination

Saturday, October 26, 2024

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