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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
The initiative was unveiled at Ecobank’s headquarters in Kigali on Tuesday, June 10. Photos by Keza Kellya
Featured
Ecobank Rwanda, DHL Express Rwanda initiate alliance to boost MSMEs
Patrick Shyaka, a Rwandan author who released a new book, dubbed 'Where women meet boys'.
Education
Love, loss, and growing up: Rwandan author delves into the emotional lives of youth
I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women
Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities
The African Medicines Agency (AMA) board has appointed Delese Mimi Darko, a Ghanaian pharmacist and chief executive of Ghana Food and Drugs Authority, as its first Director General.
Health
Ghana FDA boss to head Kigali-based African Medicines Agency
Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims, during the annual Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations taking place on June 3 at the Catholic Shrine of Namugongo in Kampala.
Religion
Hundreds of Rwandan pilgrims join Uganda Martyrs Day celebrations in Namugongo
Sauna bathing, a centuries-old Finnish tradition known for its health benefits, is now widely offered in Rwanda, especially in Kigali. Courtesy
Wellness
Saunas aren’t safe for everyone – experts
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Health
Employers urged to be compassionate for better workplace mental health
The Adventist University of Central Africa (AUCA), Gishushu campus launch the Innovation Centre Community Outreach Program on Tuesday, May 27. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Education
A look at AUCA's AI, big data skills training for secondary students
A total of thirty-five Rwandan students graduate with Master’s degrees from Oklahoma Christian University in Kigali on Saturday, May 24.
Featured
FEATURED: 35 Rwandans graduate from Oklahoma Christian University, urged to serve communities
Reverend Nathan Chiroma, the Principal of Africa College of Theology, during his preaching at National Prayer Breakfast
Religion
Religious extremism: When does faith turn into cult?
Rwanda's Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and other delegates at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland on May 20
Health
African health ministers demand urgent action on rising drug-resistant malaria
Doctors conduct an   operation during the launch of Kidney Transplant Surgery  at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali on May 28, 2023. Courtesy
Health
Inside top 10 medical procedures conducted in Rwanda
King Faisal Hospital has successfully carried out Rwanda’s first percutaneous closure of a patent foramen ovale (PFO)
Health
King Faisal Hospital performs Rwanda’s first stroke-related heart surgery
Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.
Health
What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat
International Crane Foundation officially launched its Rwanda office in Kigali on Thursday, May 15.Photos by Craish Bahizi
International Crane Foundation opens Rwanda office
Medics during a mass test of non-communicable deseases during Car-Free-Day mass sports. Excessive salt consumption is putting millions of lives at risk, nutrition experts have warned. Craish Bahizi
Health
Excess salt linked to high blood pressure, kidney failure, cancer
Dr Claude Muvunyi, the Director General of the Rwanda Biomedical Centre speaks at the event. Courtesy
Health
Rwanda rolls out five-year plan to combat drug resistance
Delphine Uwera, the overall winner of the competition awarded cash prizes and entry into a six-month business incubation programme at the UNILAK campus in Kigali  on Friday, May 9. Courtesy
Featured
UNILAK students win agribusiness pitch competition

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