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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026

People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza

People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home

Friday, March 20, 2026

King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy

King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery

Friday, March 20, 2026

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Muslims reflect on Ramadan, share plans for Eid al-Fitr

Friday, March 20, 2026

Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, May 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Eid al-Fitr: How muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan

Friday, March 20, 2026

Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda. Craish Bahizi

Mufti Sindayigaya raises Middle East concerns ahead of Eid celebrations

Thursday, March 19, 2026

A resident in Remera undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

What to know about digital ID for foreign nationals

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Residents undergo e-Indangamuntu registration process at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza

Digital IDs: How registration is progressing so far

Monday, March 16, 2026

Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.

Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026

L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.

How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026

RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro and Joanna Bichsel, KASHA’s Founder sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

RSSB partners with KASHA to enable digital access to medicines for RAMA members

Friday, March 13, 2026

Winnie Kananura Muyumbukazi works with athletes to help them overcome these struggles. Courtesy

One woman carves out a career in sports psychology coaching

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana meets with Senior Bureau Official Jeff Graham in Washington DC. Courtesy

Rwanda, US officials discuss health cooperation

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Rwanda has started using a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil 9, in four districts to broaden protection against virus types that cause cervical cancer. Courtesy

Cervical cancer: Rwanda rolls out new HPV vaccine

Monday, March 09, 2026

Diane Ishimwe began cycling as a teenager, few girls in Rwanda were taking part in the sport.

Diane Ishimwe: Woman who found her passion coaching young cyclists

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Yolande Mukagasana (1st Right) and other participants pose for a photo at the event.

Yolande Mukagasana calls on writers to preserve their stories for the next generation

Saturday, March 07, 2026

According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million people worldwide live with disabling hearing loss, including millions of children. Up to 60 percent of hearing loss in children is preventable.

Ear infections, loud noise linked to hearing loss: Here's how you prevent it

Tuesday, March 03, 2026