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Doctors conduct free heart surgery and treatment at King Faisal Hospital under a Rwanda–Israel medical mission, on Tuesday, June 16. All Photos by Craish Bahizi

Hope restored: 25 children get free heart surgery in Rwanda–Israel mission

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Children with disabilities during the launch of Love Initiative Day at Kibagabaga Hospital on Tuesday, June 16. Courtesy

African Child Day: Stakeholders push for greater disability inclusion

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Prime Minister Nsengiyumva, virtually participated in the High-Level Meeting of African Heads of State, Governments and Partners on the Ebola Outbreak on June 16. Courtesy

PM Nsengiyumva urges African-led health systems amid Ebola outbreak

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Attendees at the mental health awareness campaign explore a mini-exhibition of tools and methods historically used to support individuals facing mental health challenges. File

Men's mental health month:The hidden mental toll of money worries

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

Majorite Jean de Dieu Rwagasore was in the second year of secondary in 1991, when he began donating blood.

He has donated blood for 35 years and is not stopping

Sunday, June 14, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana and State Minister for Sports Rwego Ngarambe took part in the Run for Peace during the 21st edition of the Kigali International Peace Marathon on Saturday

PHOTOS: Health minister stresses importance of sports at Kigali marathon

Saturday, June 13, 2026

A blood donor interacts with a health expert after completing the donation exercise.

How a lifeline for hospital blood supply was built

Saturday, June 13, 2026

A woman sleeps under a mosquito net in Mareba Sector, Bugesera District. The use of mosquito nets is one of the key measures Rwanda employs to prevent malaria and reduce mosquito-borne infections. File

Malaria: New mosquito nets expected by end June

Sunday, June 07, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses journalists during a press briefing, on Rwanda’s current economic situation and issues affecting the daily lives of citizens on Saturday, June 6. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

Robust Ebola prevention measures in place – PM Nsengiyumva

Saturday, June 06, 2026

New president Umutoni speaks during her installation.

Kigali Golf Rotary Club eyes advanced healthcare as Mutoni takes over

Saturday, June 06, 2026

The mobile clinic received by AVEGA Agahozo through the Imbuto Foundation from the Türkiye Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) on June 5.

Mobile clinic brings care closer to genocide widows

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Delegates from different countries follow a session during the Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference 2026 in Kigali on June 5.

For patients facing long journeys, technology offers hope – and new challenges

Saturday, June 06, 2026

East African Community (EAC) health ministers have announced coordinated measures to curb the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak, including harmonised screening at borders. Courtesy

EAC ministers agree to harmonise response to Ebola outbreak

Thursday, June 04, 2026

Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Govt integrates HIV, NCD care to reduce patient visits

Tuesday, June 02, 2026

Robert Twongyeirwe, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on May 26. Photos by Kellya Keza

Life after stroke: Former educator’s recovery journey

Monday, June 01, 2026

Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.

EAC ministers to meet over Ebola outbreak

Sunday, May 31, 2026

People wash their hands before entering Kimironko Market.

Rwanda ramps up Ebola prevention efforts

Saturday, May 30, 2026

A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026

The medical outreach was conducted on Monday, May 25, as part of activities leading up to the celebration of the United Nations International Day of Peacekeepers, scheduled for May 26. File

CAR: Over 400 displaced people get free medical care from Rwandan peacekeepers

Monday, May 25, 2026

The Government has reassured residents and international visitors that tourism, business, conferences and travel activities across the country are continuing normally as people observe Ebola prevention measures. File

Tourism, events continue as Ebola prevention measures are observed

Monday, May 25, 2026