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Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File

Why world mental health day matters for Rwanda

Friday, October 10, 2025

President Paul Kagame meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy

Rwanda’s vaccine production, economic inclusion get €95 million boost from EU

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Fatuma Ndangiza, an EALA MP from Rwanda

Rwandan MP leads bid for universal healthcare in East Africa

Thursday, October 09, 2025

A Zipline drone delivers blood at Kabgayi Hospital. Scientists in cooling systems have proposed the use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), known as drones, in vaccine delivery. File

How drones could transform vaccine delivery in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 08, 2025

Doctors at King Faisal Hospital take part in the East African Postgraduate GI endoscopy course and colonoscopy TCT program. Courtesy Photo

Doctors in Rwanda perform complex rectal cancer procedure

Tuesday, October 07, 2025

Medics conduct a scanning exam in Kigali. Rwanda has been advancing clinical trials to tackle pressing health challenges, including by launching the world’s first Marburg virus disease clinical trial in October 2024. Craish BAHIZI

What Rwanda needs to increase clinical research capacity

Monday, October 06, 2025

Rwandan economist Donald Kaberuka has been recognised as a global health champion by the Gates Foundation for his contribution to advancing global healthcare. Courtesy.

Donald Kaberuka honoured as global health champion

Friday, October 03, 2025

Rwanda will host the 2026 Global Ministerial Mental Health Summit, following the conclusion of this year’s gathering in Doha, Qatar. Courtesy

Rwanda to host 2026 global mental health summit

Friday, October 03, 2025

Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, inspects medicines manufactured by Labophar during his tour in Huye District on September 8. Courtesy

Drug maker Labophar in new drive to boost Rwanda’s access to essential medicines

Friday, October 03, 2025

One of the air monitoring stations that have been set in different districts. Courtesy

Is the air you breathe safe? Here is how to check it in real time

Friday, October 03, 2025

According to a study published in The Lancet on September 30, poor sleep health is linked to older brain age, potentially due to increased systemic inflammation. courtesy

Poor sleep may speed up brain aging, study finds

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Health.

Rwandan health minister among TIME100 influential figures

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Doctors operate at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Recent reforms to expand cancer treatment under Mutuelle de Santé were meant to ease access, but gaps remain. Courtesy

What’s limiting cancer treatment under Mutuelle de Santé?

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Pregnant woman’s hands resting on her belly. The government plans to introduce early prenatal DNA testing to aid justice in defilement cases. Internet Photo

Govt to roll out prenatal paternity DNA testing in defilement cases

Wednesday, October 01, 2025

Etienne Sangano was diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in 1999 after repeated visits to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).

One man’s fight against heart disease and why the condition is Rwanda’s top killer

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists during a past press conference.

Rwanda welcomes news of HIV preventive drug to be offered at low cost

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist Dr. Theonille Mukabagorora poses for a photo at the graduation ceremony. Courtesy

Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist on innovation, policy and medical imaging

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

People assisting people with disabilities as they board a public bus in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

Disability groups push for delayed prosthesis insurance coverage

Monday, September 22, 2025

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Pakistani community in Rwanda donates ambulance to Masaka Hospital

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Dr. Mutuyimana was awarded the 2025 Ernst E. Boesch Prize for Cultural Psychology , last week. Courtesy

The Rwandan doctor redefining trauma therapy with ubuntu

Thursday, September 18, 2025