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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

Miners during a briefing before entering a tunnel in Rulindo District.

How new health, safety standards will reduce mine accidents

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Dr Emile Bienvenu, Rwanda FDA Director-General and representative of the French National Agency for Medicines and Health Products Safety (ANSM) during the signing event on June 20. Courtesy

What new Rwanda-France cooperation on medicines regulation means

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Fidelia Uwizakiza (c) with her co-worker (L) and Edwige Musabe the Executive Secretary of RDSO

Fidelia Uwizakiza’s inspiring journey with Down syndrome

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Participants at Mental health awareness compaign visit a mini exhibition to see some of tools that the society had been using while dealing with a mental health victim. Courtesy

Mental health: How stigma, cultural norms prevent men from seeking help

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

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Rwanda gets largest medical diagnostic equipment delivery under new strategy

Friday, June 21, 2024

A nursing graduate, among the youth on a mission to educate and raise awareness on HIV, tests a Rwamagana resident

Rwamagana youth lead fight against HIV stigma, new infections

Friday, June 21, 2024

President Paul Kagame delivers remarks during the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation in Paris on Thursday, June 20. Village Urugwiro

Kagame: Africa should aim for new vaccines, therapeutics

Thursday, June 20, 2024

President Kagame arrives in France for participating at the opening session of the Global Forum for Vaccine Sovereignty and Innovation, on Thursday, June 20. Village Urugwiro

Kagame in France for global forum on vaccines

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Rwimiyaga health post is grappling with a surge in STDs cases health officails call for a swift action in campaigns in the area

Rwimiyaga: Concerns grow over surge in sexually transmitted infections

Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Some members of the Cuban medical brigade that is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy during the orientation meeting in Kigali on June 4. Courtesy

Cuban medics set to enhance Rwanda's healthcare

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024

President Kagame meets over 8,000 community health workers, at BK Arena on Saturday, June 15. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

Kagame mulls remuneration of community health workers

Saturday, June 15, 2024

President Paul Kagame meets Richard Mihigo, who is one of the five candidates vying for the position of regional director for the World Health Organization African Region on Saturday, June 15. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for key WHO post

Saturday, June 15, 2024