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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
Etienne Sangano was diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in 1999 after repeated visits to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health
One man’s fight against heart disease and why the condition is Rwanda’s top killer
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
International
US blocks UN agreement on tackling chronic diseases
Martha Ntakirutimana, Team Rwanda rider during a warm-up before starting the UCI Road World Championships in Kigali.  On September 22, she proudly represented Rwanda in the Women’s U23 Individual Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali. RBA
Cycling
Pedalling past barriers: The rise of women cycling in Rwanda
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists  during a past press conference.
Health
Rwanda welcomes news of HIV preventive drug to be offered at low cost
Violette Neza Irakoze is a 24-year-old Rwandan professional cyclist. Courtesy
Cycling
How one Rwandan cyclist is forging a path in a male-dominated sport
The New Times
Religion
Churches take services online as Rwanda hosts UCI cycling race
Ella and Elsa Nshuti, the twins who are passionate about cycling, pose for a photo ahead on the UCI social ride on Saturday, September 20.
Cycling
UCI Rwanda 2025: Meet 10-year-old twin sisters chasing their cycling dream together
Dr. Mutuyimana was awarded the 2025 Ernst E. Boesch Prize for Cultural Psychology , last week. Courtesy
Health
The Rwandan doctor redefining trauma therapy with ubuntu
Workers on duty at DIKAM garment factory in Kigali
Business
How Rwandan entrepreneur rose to become one of Africa’s top 10 business heroes
Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Inside govt plan to curb rising malaria cases
Radiotherapy has enabled cancer patients in Rwanda to receive treatment closer to home.
Health
How radiotherapy has improved cancer care in Rwanda
Celestin Mutuyimana, a Rwandan clinical psychotherapist and researcher, has been awarded the 2025 Ernst E. Boesch Prize for Cultural Psychology. Courtesy
International
Rwandan researcher wins international psychology award in Berlin
Health workers effectively treated Marburg, with the study highlighting how early detection and a coordinated response helped curb its spread and reduce deaths
Health
Rwanda's Marburg outbreak had lowest death rate, study finds
Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Health
Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health
Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn
WHO has added new treatments for cancer, diabetes,Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).
Health
WHO adds new cancer, diabetes medicines to essential list
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Education
Financial expert opens up about life struggles in new book
Captain Anaise Kangeyo is one of Rwanda’s few female pilots, commanding the Bombardier Q400.
Women
How one woman turned a civil engineering degree into a career as a pilot

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