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Young girls with their mentors discuss reproductive health through speak-out clubs in secondary schools in Gisagara District.Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
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Battle taken to schools as govt records 22,000 teen pregnancies

Monday, May 13, 2024
Medical professionals are advocating for deeper investigation into the prevalence of neurological diseases, like epilepsy, in Southern Rwanda.
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Medics call for deeper research into neurological disease prevalence in Southern Rwanda

Monday, May 13, 2024
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The toll of fistula: American doctors working to stem the tide in Rwanda

Monday, May 13, 2024
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Chinese health experts urge scientific interventions to combat obesity

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Eric Ishimwe serves coffee to a customer at Turambe Shoppe, a coffee shop in Gasabo District, Kigali, on May 4, 2024. Courtesy
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Breaking barriers: Empowering individuals with Down syndrome through inclusion

Thursday, May 09, 2024
The ongoing construction activities of the first phase, consisting of a 220-bed hospital and a medical college. Photos by Willy Mucyo
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New hospital aims to boost healthcare access and medical tourism

Tuesday, May 07, 2024
The City of Kigali will host the 13th Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025) which will be held in Rwanda, from July 14 to 17, 2025.
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IAS 2025: Rwanda to host major global AIDS conference

Friday, May 03, 2024
A young man getting free surgery at Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District. At Kibogora Hospital in Nyamasheke District and Kinazi Hospital in Ruhango District, approximately 500 patients were treated each day, relieving many people within the rural communities of healthcare costs. Photo: Courtesy of RDF
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PHOTOS: Rwandan military medics give free treatment to over 32,000 patients in rural areas

Friday, May 03, 2024
A Rwanda Defence Force medical officer attends to a patient during a past medical outreach exercise in Rwamagana District. Courtesy
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Defence minister sheds light on new Military Health Service

Thursday, May 02, 2024
Officials meet women who attended a cervical cancer screening pilot project launch in Ngoma District on Tuesday, April 30. Photo: Courtesy
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Ngoma District: New project seeks more coverage in cervical cancer prevention

Thursday, May 02, 2024
(L-R) Maj Gen Ephraim Rurangwa , the new Chief of Staff of the Medical Health Service, Brig General Dr John Nkurikiye the new Deputy Chief of Staff of the Medical Health Service and Brig Gen Eugene Ngoga, the new Commandant Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital . Courtesy
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Kagame approves RDF new health service, names top management

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Doctors during an operation at King Faisal Hospital. Sam Ngendahimana
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Revised medical tariffs to come into effect in July

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Dr Daniel Ngamije the Director of WHO Global Malaria Program delivers his remarks during the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference in Kigali on Friday April 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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Inside USAID Tubeho’s drive to improve maternal and child healthcare services

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
This toolkit will assist parents, teachers, and guardians in educating children and youth on sexual and reproductive health to address teen pregnancies.
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Rwanda to use UNESCO model to reduce teenage pregnancies

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Medics work at the newly inaugurated neurology unit at King Faisal Hospital on Thursday, April 25. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi
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King Faisal Hospital launches neurology unit

Saturday, April 27, 2024
Prime Minister Dr Edouard Ngirente meets members of the Multilateral Initiative on Malaria (MIM) society in Kigali on Friday, April 26 . Courtesy
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PM Ngirente, MIM delegation discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in fighting malaria

Saturday, April 27, 2024
A health worker during indoor residual spraying exercise in Bugesera. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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Malaria: How is Rwanda handling insecticide resistance?

Thursday, April 25, 2024
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet residents upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues. Courtesy
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Coping with miscarriage: Navigating mental health challenges amidst loss

Thursday, April 25, 2024
A health worker carries out indoor residual spraying in Bugesera District. According to Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), Malaria cases in the country dropped by 88 per cent as of 2023. Photo: File.
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Rwanda: Malaria cases down by 88% in 2023

Wednesday, April 24, 2024
The most common scorpion in Rwanda is the Hemiscorpius lepturus, known for its potent venom. Courtesy
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Explainer: 11 things to know about scorpions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024