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Dr. Patrick Migambi, Division Manager of Tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases at RBC speaking to journalists on Friday, March 2024, in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu district

Rubavu: RBC warns border community against Tuberculosis

Saturday, March 23, 2024

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), in collaboration with the United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM) and the Nebraska National Guard (NENG), during a joint medical outreach services in Rwamagana. Courtesy

PHOTOS: RDF, US military medics treat 5,000 patients in Rwanda

Friday, March 22, 2024

Participants during last year’s World Down Syndrome Day event organised by Rwanda Down Syndrome Organisation (RDSO). The organisation aims to create and develop conditions that will enable people with Down syndrome in Rwanda to attain their full potential and thrive. Courtesy photo

Rwanda: Advocates and supporters gather to ‘end stereotypes’ on World Down Syndrome Day

Friday, March 22, 2024

A medic conducting oral screening during the observation of World Oral Health Day at Gikomero Stadium in Gasabo district on March 20. Courtesy

Low uptake of dental check-ups raises concerns among dentists

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Olivier Uwishema presenting his scientific research at the American Academy of Neurology in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in April 2023.

Rwanda’s Olivier Uwishema on leading charge in global health research

Thursday, March 21, 2024

Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to numerous heart problems like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart attack, obesity, diabetes, and stroke. Internet

Experts weigh in on impact of sleep deprivation on heart health

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana highlighted that MSH has been collaborating with the government for many years , during the conference on Monday, March 18. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Midwifery scholarship programme to address scarcity of healthcare specialists

Monday, March 18, 2024

Officials say working together with stakeholders will foster sociol cohesion and physical inclusivness.

Eastern Province: Persons with disabilities call for inclusiveness

Monday, March 18, 2024

Immunocompromised people are at risk of developing serious or life-threatening fungal diseases. Africa accounts for 67 percent of the global burden of HIV, and opportunistic fungal diseases are on the rise. PHOTO _ SHUTTERSTOCK

Researchers link HIV infections spike to drought

Sunday, March 17, 2024

Karangwa Martin, a beneficiary of kidney translplant speaking to journalists in Kigali on March 14. Courtesy

World Kidney Day: Rwanda highlights equitable access to kidney healthcare

Saturday, March 16, 2024

n a 2022 report by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), it was revealed that stroke-related deaths in Rwanda escalated from the seventh position in 2009 to the third in 2019. File

Stroke: What’s behind rising occurrence in young adults?

Friday, March 15, 2024

EALA Speaker Joseph Ntakirutimana (R), receives the petition on public services in the East African Community partner states, from Allana Kembabazi, programme manager at Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (L), in Nairobi, Kenya, as EALA MP Gerald Blacks Siranda Gerald looks on, on March 12, 2024. PHOTOS BY EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA

Regional parliament petitioned over inadequate healthcare in EAC

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

A pregnant woman with her husband meet with a community health worker for advice in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Antenatal depression: Why pregnant women need support

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Dr Vincent Biruta, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Prof. P.G. Sampath of the Africa Pharmaceutical Technology Foundation (APTF), sign the Host Country Agreement between Rwanda and APTF in Kigali on Monday, December 18,2023.File

Kigali: New funding to accelerate pharmaceutical body’s operations

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tetracycline eye ointment manufactured by Angel Biogenics Pvt Ltd, India. Courtesy

Rwanda FDA bans two drugs amid safety concerns

Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Delegates in grouup photo at the conclusion of the project that aimed to provide knowledge and tools about sexual consent to young people. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Why educating adolescents on sexual consent is crucial

Monday, March 11, 2024

Upgrading healthcare facilities has expanded health care services for residents near borders contributing to the country's goal to ensure that by 2024, people need to walk less than 24 minutes to visit a heal

Nyagatare: Upgraded Ndego health post reduces cross border medical trips

Saturday, March 09, 2024

Parents waiting to receive packets of Shisha Kibondo. The nutritious porridge is part of the government’s efforts to address malnutrition and stunting in children. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Gatsibo officials warn against illegal sale of Shisha Kibondo

Tuesday, March 05, 2024

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Chinese medics donate equipment, medicine to Kibungo Referral Hospital

Monday, March 04, 2024

VIDEO - From passion to profit: Munyengango on driving ‘healthy Rwanda’ agenda

Monday, March 04, 2024