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The new advanced endoscopy technology combines both endoscopy and ultrasound. Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Rwanda acquires advanced endoscopy tech

Thursday, August 01, 2024

Officials wash hands at the new water sanitation and hygiene facility during the closing ceremony of the project in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, on Tuesday, July 30,

EAC on track to combat zoonotic, water-borne diseases

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

Sensitive groups which include the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions are at risk as ongoing dry spells are exacerbating poor air quality. Craish Bahizi

Sensitive groups 'at risk' as dry spells exacerbate poor air quality

Wednesday, July 31, 2024

People move through a busy Petite Barrière border crossing in Gisenyi Sector, Rubavu District, on Monday, July 29. Photos By Germain Nsanzimana

Rubavu residents call for more hygiene facilities to combat Mpox outbreak

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital in May 2023. Courtesy

All 2023 kidney transplants successfully performed locally

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of Infrastructure, Productive, Social and Political Sectors, Andrea Aguer Ariik Malueth, speaks, on Monday, July 29, during a technical meeting in Rubavu, Rwanda, to review the successes and challenges of the EAC Water Sanitation and Hygiene project. Malueth emphasised the importance of taking preventive measures to minimise the spread of Mpox.

EAC urges increased public awareness to prevent spread of ‘deadly’ Monkeypox

Monday, July 29, 2024

Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. Rwanda confirmed two cases of mpox on Saturday, July 27, the first outbreak of the infection in the country.

Rwanda ‘well-prepared’ to handle mpox outbreak, says health official

Saturday, July 27, 2024

A health worker conducting screening on noncommunicable diseases during the car-free day. Rwanda will join the rest of the world to mark World Hepatitis Day On Sunda, July 28.

World Hepatitis Day: How is Rwanda tackling liver inflammation?

Saturday, July 27, 2024

A woman sleeping under a mosquito net in Mareba sector in Bugesera district. Photo: File.

Malaria drug resistance: Rwanda updates treatment guidelines

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Healthy pregnancy diet reduces risk of childhood autism – new study

Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Dementia is a syndrome that severely impacts cognitive functions.

Dementia: Understanding its severity, causes and prevention

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

An artist's impression of King Faisal Hospital that is set to be expanded. The expansion works will see King Faisal Hospital (KFH) raise its capacity from 157 to almost 600 beds.

What to know about King Faisal Hospital expansion plan

Monday, July 22, 2024

Students fill questionnaires about self testing before voluntarily trying out the kits in private. (File Photo)

HIV self-testing rolled out across six varsities

Monday, July 22, 2024

President Paul Kagame officially launches the expansion works of King Faisal Hospital on Monday, July 22. Photos by Village Urugwiro

PHOTOS: Kagame pushes for quality healthcare as he launches expansion works for King Faisal Hospital

Monday, July 22, 2024

Four modern infrastructures including a laboratory, a hospitalisation hall, a maternity ward and an administration office, will provide space for patients seeking medical services at Kazo health center

How Ngoma’s new health center boosted family planning efforts

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Dr. Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for the position of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Office.

Who are Mihigo's challengers for top WHO Africa role?

Friday, July 12, 2024

Deo Mutambuka, the Executive Secretary of the Rwanda Networks of people Living with HIV-AIDS (RRP+).

How a new biannual anti-HIV drug could benefit Rwanda

Thursday, July 11, 2024

Rwandan Doctor Richard Mihigo, now a contender for the WHO Africa Regional Office. Courtesy

The humble beginnings of Richard Mihigo, the Rwandan doctor vying to lead WHO Africa

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

Chimwemwe Chamdimba, the head of African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) programme, delivers remarks at a capacity-building workshop in Kigali on June 27, 2024. Courtesy photo

Strengthening Africa's health systems: Insights from NEPAD's top official on medicines regulatory programme

Saturday, July 06, 2024

Neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. Sam Ngendahimana

Kwibohora 30: Thirty years of rebuilding Rwanda’s healthcare from scratch

Thursday, July 04, 2024