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Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Following the completion of a water supply project by Water For People, students are now accessing clean water. Courtesy

‘Everyone Forever’: The clean water project keeping girls in school, boosting health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Victor Zinda was born without any disability as the firstborn in a family of ten children

Man disabled by polio joins campaign against disease in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?

Friday, October 17, 2025

Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, addresses senators on the use of artificial intelligence on October 16. Courtesy

Rwanda tests AI-enabled ultrasound tools for community health workers

Thursday, October 16, 2025

A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Virtual hospital allows specialists to treat patients remotely nationwide

How Rwandan ‘virtual hospital’ is changing maternal, newborn healthcare

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The newly inaugurated RFI branch is located at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) in Huye. Courtesy

Rwanda Forensic Institute opens first regional branch in Huye

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre at the official launch on April 3, 2025 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

What to know about Rwanda's new AI lab for healthcare delivery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

The launch took place at the Africa HealthTech Summit at Kigali Convention Centre.

Rwanda launches AI-powered mobile apps to improve health services

Monday, October 13, 2025

Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with the visiting delegation at Village Urugwiro on Monday, Octoober 13. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame, AU official discuss health systems in Africa

Monday, October 13, 2025

The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy

BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025

Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the fourth edition of the Africa Health Tech Summit, taking place at Kigali Convention Centre from October 13-15. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Africa in urgent need of digital health solutions - experts

Monday, October 13, 2025

Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File

Why world mental health day matters for Rwanda

Friday, October 10, 2025

President Paul Kagame meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy

Rwanda’s vaccine production, economic inclusion get €95 million boost from EU

Thursday, October 09, 2025

Fatuma Ndangiza, an EALA MP from Rwanda

Rwandan MP leads bid for universal healthcare in East Africa

Thursday, October 09, 2025