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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
Children  during a practical exercise at Rulindo based ECD centre on Wednesday, March 26. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Featured
Rwanda moves to improve early childhood development
The KUZA Kids programme celebrated its achievements for 2024-2025 during an event on Wednesday, March 26, in Rulindo District. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Education
KUZA-Kids programme enhancing early childhood education in Rulindo
Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.
Health
Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds
In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy
Health
How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?
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Security
Uganda’s Gen Muhoozi to deliver lecture at RDF command and staff college
The Mufti of Rwanda, Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya addresses muslims during the Rwandan Muslim community’s annual meeting in Kigali on March 14.
Religion
Mufti of Rwanda urges interfaith solidarity, charity during Ramadan
The session held in the holy month of Ramadan serves as a platform for the community to discuss issues affecting them, strategize for future development, and strengthen their role in national progress.
Religion
Nearly 200 mosques to reopen
Journalists during a two-day media training on HIV/AIDS awareness and ethical reporting in Kigali from March 12. PHOTO BY JOAN MBABAZI
Health
Journalists trained in ethical reporting to boost HIV/AIDS awareness
PS Zachee Iyakaremye delivers his remarks during the Seventh African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) Scientific Conference in Kigali on Tuesday, March 11.
Health
Collective effort needed to address Africa’s healthcare challenges: official
Basketball is becoming a tool to break gender stereotypes in Bugesera District-courtesy
Basketball
Beyond the court: Bugesera uses basketball to break gender stereotypes
Dr Celestin Mutuyimana, a psychotherapist at Baho Smile Institute in Kimironko
Health
Chronic stress linked to higher stroke risk, women more affected – study
Deaf rights organizations call for more inclusive disaster communication strategies to ensure deaf persons receive life-saving information when it matters most. COURTESY
Health
Deaf rights activists call for inclusive disaster preparedness during natural crises
Medics conduct an operation during the launch of Kidney Transplant Surgery at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, on May 28, 2023. The cost of kidney dialysis treatment in Rwanda is expected to drop from Rwf75,000 to Rwf45,000 per session. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda moves to cut kidney dialysis cost
Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health, while addressing the audience at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) on March 4, about how Rwanda is tackling the fight against cancer.
Health
How can Rwanda increase funding for cancer treatment?
Lent is a time when Christians focus on preparing their hearts for Easter through prayer, repentance, and acts of charity.
Religion
Christians start lent, a period of fasting, reflection
A community health worker gives advice to a couple at Ngoma Hospital in Karongi. There are over 58,000 community health workers in Rwanda.
Health
How Rwanda enhances mother, child health through community engagement
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy
Health
Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding
Christians joined to worship during  the Gather25 held at BK Arena on Saturday, Mar ch 1-courtesy photos
Music
Testimonies, Prayers and music take the lead at Gather25

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