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Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera and Dr. Claus Runge, Chief Health Equity Officer at Bayer AG during the signing ceremonin in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy
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Rwanda, German drug maker sign deal to boost access to health products

Thursday, May 14, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital. MPs have urged the Ministry of Local Government to address mounting unpaid hospital bills under the proposed 2026-27 budget. Photo by Kellya Keza
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MPs ask govt to pay patients’ outstanding hospital bills

Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Emery Habumugisha of Kibagabaga Level Two Teaching Hospital is among six Rwandan nurses and midwives who received the DAISY Award for excellence in clinical skill and compassionate care. Courtesy
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Six Rwandan nurses, midwives receive international recognition

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Programme targets an average of 200 patients per district, though the number could rise depending on demand.
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Eye patient thankful after life-changing surgery by security forces

Sunday, May 10, 2026
The Rwandan government has stepped up surveillance, border screening and public awareness efforts about hantavirus. COURTESY.
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Hantavirus: Rwanda tightens surveillance, urges public vigilance

Sunday, May 10, 2026
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Ruhengeri Hospital modernisation begins to take shape

Saturday, May 09, 2026
A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana meets with a delegation from Cleveland Clinic along with representatives from the Embassy of the United States Kigali, in Kigali pn Thursday, May 7. Courtesy
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Rwanda explores partnership with leading US clinic

Friday, May 08, 2026
A woman has given birth to rare quintuplets in Ethiopia's Harari Regional state after 12 years of trying for a baby.
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Ethiopian woman gives birth to five babies after 12-year wait

Friday, May 08, 2026
Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)
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Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026
South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
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Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.
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Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
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A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
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She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
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Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise during Kigali Car Free Day sports on February 16, 2025. File
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More Rwandans diagnosed with diabetes as care expands

Monday, May 04, 2026
Both delegations pose for a group photo at INES Ruhengeri. Courtesy
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Rwanda, Denmark varsities deepen collaboration in cancer research

Friday, May 01, 2026
A child watches a video on a smartphone. Rwanda is about to introduce a law that would restrict children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. Courtesy
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Rwanda considers restricting social media use for children under 16

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Parents feed their babies during a campaign to raise awareness about fighting stunting and improving maternal and child nutrition in Nyamasheke. Craish Bahizi
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Ngororero, Rutsiro to get equipment to shore up fight against child stunting

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Workers in a production process at Safintra Rwanda Ltd, a roofing materials manufacturer, at the Kigali Special Economic Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
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Govt prioritises workplace wellness to boost output

Wednesday, April 29, 2026