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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

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

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IVF in Rwanda: Breaking taboos, bringing hope to couples facing infertility

Saturday, July 12, 2025

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13th IAS HIV Conference comes to Kigali

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Esophageal cancer is emerging as an increasingly serious health concern in Rwanda, with new cases persistently rising over the past five years.

RBC warns of late diagnosis as esophageal cancers nearly double in 5 years

Friday, July 11, 2025

Rwandan psychotherapist Dr. Celestin Mutuyimana, whose latest research reveals how mothers can pass resilience to their daughters, offering them protection against PTSD.

New study shows resilience can break cycle of trauma in Rwanda

Thursday, July 10, 2025

OpenAI’s ChatGPT are trained on huge amounts of data and refined with advice from real consultants, making them capable of providing accurate information.

Can AI therapy truly help? exploring its promise and limits in Rwanda

Thursday, July 10, 2025

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Is AI in newsrooms a helping hand or a risk to integrity?

Saturday, July 05, 2025

WHO urges 50% tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks

WHO urges 50% tax hike on tobacco, alcohol, sugary drinks

Thursday, July 03, 2025