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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.
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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
Patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru sit waiting to be assisted. In July 2025, the government introduced a new pricing structure for medical services in private healthcare facilities the first major tariff revision since 2014. File Photo.
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How revised medical tariffs are reshaping healthcare access

Friday, August 01, 2025
King Faisal Hospital's premises in Kigali. The hospital is working on establishing a major medical university soon.
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What to know about Rwanda's upcoming medical university

Thursday, July 31, 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
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How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Doctors at King Faisal Hospital carrying out a surgery. On Wednesday, July 30, the government allocated state land to AHSU, a medical university established by the hospital.
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Rwanda allocates state land to new medical university

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
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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
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WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landed in Kigali on July 18. The government has partnered with Orbis International to strengthen specialized eye care services in Rwanda.
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In a first, training is a key focus as mobile eye unit arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.
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Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds

Monday, July 28, 2025
Dr. Peace Mukabalisa, Medical Director of Dream Medical Centre (DMC) Hospital, during an interview with The New Times, on July 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)
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What you need to know as new medical tariffs come into force

Monday, July 28, 2025
Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep, may silently affect health. Experts associate it with reduced oxygen intake, dehydration, fatigue, and lower brain function. Internet Photo.
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Breathing through the mouth is bad for your health: Here is what experts know

Sunday, July 27, 2025
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Why Rwanda is beefing-up support for people aging with HIV

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
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Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 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.
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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.
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‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund, including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.
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How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Africa Medical Supplier, Fabrice Shema Ngoga. Courtesy Photo
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A closer look at Africa Medical Supplier’s inaugural corporate bond

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.
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Prolonged sitting raises risk of chronic diseases, experts warn

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
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IVI Africa’s Ndembi on Rwanda’s role in vaccine innovation and health security

Monday, July 21, 2025