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A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital.Rwanda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) on Tuesday 30, January. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

World NTDs Day: A look at common diseases in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024

Participants during a walk to sensitise people about palliative care services at CHUB hospital in Huye District. File

Understanding palliative care; why a mindset change is needed to address gaps

Monday, January 29, 2024

Inside Gakenke modern Slaughter House that is operated by SOSEFIK LTD. According to the owners, the abattoir operates less 30% of its capacity. Photo by Germain Nsanzimana

Modern abattoirs count losses as communities opt for home slaughtering

Monday, January 29, 2024

A milk seller serving customers in her milk bar in Kigali. File

The drivers of Rwandans’ increased milk consumption

Saturday, January 27, 2024

The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during the just concluded 19th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) on January 24. Courtesy

Timely conversation: Minister triggers discussion on access to contraceptives for young people

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Children with disabilities play at Jordan Foundation in Karuruma, Gasabo District. FILE

Why support is crucial for parents of autistic children

Friday, January 26, 2024

Mastitis commonly occurs within the first three months of breastfeeding and up to a third of
women breastfeeding may develop it. Photo: Courtesy

Breastfeeding woes: Coping with mastitis

Thursday, January 25, 2024

Health Minister, Sabin Nsanzimana speaks at the 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano on Tuesday, January 23. Courtesy

Fourteen patients have received kidney transplants in Rwanda – Nsanzimana

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Outside the Kigali Referral Mental Health Centre in Kinyinya, Gasabo District. All photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: A closer look at Kigali’s new mental health centre

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Some of the 40 Ambulances donated by Embassy of Belgium to Rwanda on September 24, 2020. Rwanda is set to acquire 200 ambulances so as to enhance medical response. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to acquire 200 ambulances for enhanced healthcare delivery

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has urged the discontinuation of using paper bags and non-biodegradable sacks for packaging meat countrywide. Photo by Craish Bahizi

RICA warns against using paper bags for meat packaging

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. OLIVIER MUGWIZA

High blood pressure; growing concern for pregnant women

Monday, January 22, 2024

A health worker during mass test exercise of Covid 19 in Kigali on July 23, 2021. RBC clarifies upsurge of flu-like syndrome not linked to Covid-19

RBC clarifies upsurge of flu-like syndrome not linked to Covid-19

Saturday, January 20, 2024

A joint team of medical doctors from RDF and US Army, will provide health care in Rwamagana from March 14. Photo by Emmanuel Nkangura

New RDF, US Army medical outreach programme to benefit citizens in Rwamagana District

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Chaste Uwihoreye, a clinical psychologist and Country Director at Uyisenga ni Imanzi inititive organization speaks to trainees on mental health

Navigating the complexities of adolescents’ mental health

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital on October 13, 2022. Patients or their caregivers could soon be able to pay bills for health services using money on their phones. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda to roll out tech for health payment, insurance transparency

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

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

Rwandan women’s return to fertility varies with birth control methods – new study

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Patients using the community-based medical insurance Mutuelle de Sante wait for services at Bugarama Health Center. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA

Govt to launch welfare registration system

Sunday, January 14, 2024

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a momentous triumph in global health. Courtesy

WHO certifies Cabo Verde as malaria-free

Friday, January 12, 2024