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Dr. Maurice Musoni, Rwanda's first cardiothoracic surgeon and other medics interact with a patient at King Faical Hospital on February 13, 2020. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to launch first heart surgery fellowship

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

The University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) is set to introduce a cancer screening and treatment centre. Courtesy

CHUB eyes cancer treatment centre to cut number of hospitalised patients

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

A community health worker gives advice to a couple at Ngoma Hospital in Karongi. There are over 58,000 community health workers in Rwanda.

How Rwanda enhances mother, child health through community engagement

Tuesday, March 04, 2025

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy

Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding

Monday, March 03, 2025

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (c) joined hundreds of participants at the Night Run – Walk for Change, ahead of the conference on March 2. Courtesy

Experts call for stronger strategies to eliminate NTDs in Africa

Monday, March 03, 2025

community health workers during a workshop at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Study highlights need to train community health workers in post-surgery care

Monday, March 03, 2025

Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana speaks on panel discussion ahead of AHAIC2025 opening in Kigali. Courtesy

How Rwanda is moving to address healthcare gaps left by USAID freeze

Sunday, March 02, 2025

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CAR: Rwandan peacekeepers provide free medical services to 400 residents

Sunday, March 02, 2025

This practice helps alleviate tired eyes and other symptoms of digital eye strain.

Digital eye strain: Here’s what you can do to relieve tired eyes, headache

Sunday, March 02, 2025

People with disabilities during a meeting in Nyarugunga sector in Kicukiro District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Zero Discrimination Day: Addressing gaps in inclusion for people with disability

Saturday, March 01, 2025

Teen mothers during a meeting with HDI officials during a campaign on reproductive health. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Five key reasons why govt is pushing for teen access to contraceptives

Thursday, February 27, 2025

Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025

Professor Faustin Ntirenganya, President of the Rwanda Surgical Society Speaking at the Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali on Monday, February 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Inside Rwanda’s efforts to increase number of surgeons

Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Prime Minister Edouard Ngirente delivers his remarks at the opening of the inaugural Pan-African Surgical Conference in Kigali on Monday February 24. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Access to surgical care should not be luxury, says Ngirente

Monday, February 24, 2025

Medics during a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. File

Rwanda turns to digital clinics to address healthcare worker shortage

Monday, February 24, 2025

A view of Gisenyi District Hospital.Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.

Gisenyi hospital raises alarm over unsafe abortions in rural areas

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Members of Parliament on February 17 began analysing a new healthcare bill, which could legalise surrogacy in Rwanda if it’s voted into law.

There will be no price for surrogacy, minister defends new healthcare bill

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

A community health worker gives instructions to a pregnant woman and her husband in Karongi. file

Family planning: Essential insights for choosing the right contraception method

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Some parents with their children with autism at Kigali Autism Centre at Kagugu in Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Govt to build five model special schools for autistic children

Monday, February 17, 2025