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Egg powder, pasteurized liquid eggs, and mayonnaise will require import permits. Courtesy

Rwanda names 10 ‘high-risk’ food products requiring import licenses

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 25, 2025

The Sober Friendly Circle, a safe and judgement-free space where individuals battling addiction can connect, share experiences, and receive support from professionals.

How sobriety TikTok videos sparked judgement-free space for healing

Sunday, March 23, 2025

In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025

A medic assists a patient during the celebration of World Oral Health Day in Kigali on Thursday, March 20. Courtesy

Rwandans urged to prioritise oral hygiene, medical checkups

Thursday, March 20, 2025

Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana has announced that through the Citizen Outreach Program, more than 3,000 cataract surgeries were successfully completed in 2024.

3,000 cataract surgeries conducted in 2024 security organs’ citizen outreach program

Monday, March 17, 2025

Rwanda to host Africa’s first eye and cancer drug facility

Friday, March 14, 2025

Journalists during a two-day media training on HIV/AIDS awareness and ethical reporting in Kigali from March 12. PHOTO BY JOAN MBABAZI

Journalists trained in ethical reporting to boost HIV/AIDS awareness

Friday, March 14, 2025

Children eat nutritious food at ECDC in Nyamasheke District through “GIKURIRO KURI BOSE” program. Photo by Craish Bahizi

How Govt plans to reduce stunting from 33% to 15%

Thursday, March 13, 2025

PS Zachee Iyakaremye delivers his remarks during the Seventh African Health Economics and Policy Association (AfHEA) Scientific Conference in Kigali on Tuesday, March 11.

Collective effort needed to address Africa’s healthcare challenges: official

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Children at Munini Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Nyaruguru District. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA

Early Childhood Development: Rwanda mulls plan to strengthen support for children with disabilities

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Dr Celestin Mutuyimana, a psychotherapist at Baho Smile Institute in Kimironko

Chronic stress linked to higher stroke risk, women more affected – study

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Noella Bigirimana, the Deputy Director General of Rwanda Biomedical Centre, and Theo Principe Uwayo, RBC's Chief Finance Officer. Courtesy

Prosecution takes over RBC duo’s corruption case

Monday, March 10, 2025

Malawian Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda has assured the public of the availability of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.

Malawians assured of HIV drugs availability amid US aid freeze

Monday, March 10, 2025

Deaf rights organizations call for more inclusive disaster communication strategies to ensure deaf persons receive life-saving information when it matters most. COURTESY

Deaf rights activists call for inclusive disaster preparedness during natural crises

Saturday, March 08, 2025

Medics conduct an operation during the launch of Kidney Transplant Surgery at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, on May 28, 2023. The cost of kidney dialysis treatment in Rwanda is expected to drop from Rwf75,000 to Rwf45,000 per session. Courtesy

Rwanda moves to cut kidney dialysis cost

Saturday, March 08, 2025

A specialist doctor examines a patient's ear at Muhoza Health Center in Musanze District during the celebration of World Hearing Day 2025. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA

Rwanda looks to quadruple number of specialized ear doctors

Friday, March 07, 2025

A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Drugs covered by Mutuelle double with Rwf20bn more funding

Thursday, March 06, 2025

Rwandan surgeons performed a transplant surgery at King Faisal Hospital in May 2023.

Over 40 kidney transplants, over 500 heart surgeries performed in Rwanda

Thursday, March 06, 2025

Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health, while addressing the audience at the Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) on March 4, about how Rwanda is tackling the fight against cancer.

How can Rwanda increase funding for cancer treatment?

Thursday, March 06, 2025