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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Lent is a time when Christians focus on preparing their hearts for Easter through prayer, repentance, and acts of charity.

Christians start lent, a period of fasting, reflection

Thursday, March 06, 2025

A community health worker gives advice to a couple at Ngoma Hospital in Karongi. There are over 58,000 community health workers in Rwanda.

How Rwanda enhances mother, child health through community engagement

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy

Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding

Monday, March 03, 2025

Christians joined to worship during the Gather25 held at BK Arena on Saturday, Mar ch 1-courtesy photos

Testimonies, Prayers and music take the lead at Gather25

Sunday, March 02, 2025

This practice helps alleviate tired eyes and other symptoms of digital eye strain.

Digital eye strain: Here’s what you can do to relieve tired eyes, headache

Sunday, March 02, 2025

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, encourages muslims to embrace the deeper meaning of fasting, focusing on spiritual reflection, empathy, and self-discipline. Craish Bahizi

Rwandan Muslims urged to embrace empathy, self-discipline during Ramadan

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Rwandan clinical psychotherapist and filmmaker, Dr. Celestin Mutuyimana (dressed in white) posing for a group picture with some of the attendees at the film launch on February 26, in Switzerland

Rwandan psychotherapist launches film on trauma and healing

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Farmers work in a sweet potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana

Use of human waste as fertilizer: What are the risks?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

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Signs of change: Art exhibition portrays challenges of deaf people during natural disasters

Monday, February 24, 2025

Minister of Youth and Arts, Jean Nepo Abdallah delivers his remarks during the International Mother Language Day celebration at Lycée de Kigali, Nyarugenge District, on Friday, February 21. Courtesy

Minister urges youth to respect Kinyarwanda

Friday, February 21, 2025

To stick eyelash extensions include chemicals and ingredients that may be irritating or harmful

When beauty goes wrong: How eyelash extensions could breed infections

Sunday, February 09, 2025

Françoise Mukandutiye, a 33-year-old resident of Kimonyi Sector in Musanze District, has spent nearly two decades battling podoconiosis. Courtesy

Podoconiosis: A neglected disease affecting 6,000 Rwandans with less awareness

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Ditch the salt shaker, protect your heart – experts

Saturday, January 25, 2025

A medic shows how the newly installed machine functions inside the Radiotherapy cancer centre at Rwanda Military Hospital, in Kanombe. Courtesy

Rwanda set to launch cervical cancer elimination plan

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion at the International Conference on Neglected Tropical Disease Research in Africa on Monday, January 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Innovative strategies for Africa’s NTD burden take centre stage at global conference in Kigali

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Cancer patients at Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence in Burera District. File

Rwanda moves to make cancer treatment more affordable for population

Saturday, January 18, 2025

A rider of the Isokko app ready to set off for delivery

Isokko: How Kigali’s new online shopping app was born

Saturday, January 18, 2025