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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File

Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda

Monday, August 04, 2025

Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.

Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025

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Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early

Saturday, August 02, 2025

Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, the Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, July 28. Photo by Kellya Keza

African Catholic bishops meet in Rwanda for key assembly

Monday, July 28, 2025

Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.

Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds

Monday, July 28, 2025

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Why Rwanda is beefing-up support for people aging with HIV

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Medical experts warn that prolonged sitting, common in desk and driving jobs, increases the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes.

Prolonged sitting raises risk of chronic diseases, experts warn

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi

Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Washing fruits and vegetables does not remove all pesticides, according to scientists.

Pesticides in our food: The silent danger washing can’t remove

Saturday, July 19, 2025

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025

Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus virtually delivers his remarks at the conference. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

IAS Conference opens in Kigali amid warnings over HIV funding cuts

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Dr. Yogan Pillay, the Director of HIV and TB Delivery at the Gates Foundation speaks during a panel discussion. Courtesy

African countries urged to boost domestic funding to sustain progress in HIV fight

Monday, July 14, 2025