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Rwanda's Auditor General, Alexis Kamuhire, addresses delegates during the International Roundtable on Accountability in Donor-Funded Health Programs, on September 5. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda ensures accountability in donor-funded health programmes - Auditor General

Tuesday, September 05, 2023

First Lady Jeannette Kagame graces the official launch of the campaign that advocates for gender equality in healthcare, especially mental health on Sunday, September 3. Olivier Mugwiza

First Lady graces gender equality, mental health campaign launch

Sunday, September 03, 2023

President Paul Kagame poses for a photo with Kathy Magee, the President and CEO of Operation Smile after meeting at Village Urugwiro on Wednesday, August 30. Photo by Village Urugwiro

Kagame meets Operation Smile boss

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Participants pose for photo during the launch of five books offering guidelines to parents and caregivers on early detection, prevention and treatment of disabilities among the young children. Courtesy

RBC introduces guide to early detection of disabilities

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Doctors conduct a medical operation at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. Rwanda has an ambitious target of becoming a medical tourism hub where people from various parts of the world can access advanced health services and training. Photos: Craish Bahizi.

Unpacking Rwanda's plan to become a medical tourism hub

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Dr. Jeanne Nyirahabimana, the Executive Secretary of the Eastern Province, said that the province is going increase campaigns sensitizing communities to testing voluntarily to prevent AIDS. Emmanuel Nkangura

RBC relies on youth centres, campaigns to curb HIV in Eastern Province

Monday, August 28, 2023

Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District.

Shedding light on epilepsy: A closer look at its prevalence in Rwanda

Monday, August 28, 2023

Delegates during the 9th African Medicines Regulators Conference (AMRC) on Wednesday, in Kigali on August 23. The conference serves as a platform for participants to exchange insights and best practices in regulatory affairs, guiding African Union (AU) entities in vaccine production and medicinal regulations. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Harmonising medicines regulation critical in making quality drugs – officials

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

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

How best can Rwanda improve palliative care services?

Wednesday, August 23, 2023

L-R: Sherrie Silver with the twins and the First Family; Sherrie Silver with the twins in matching kitenge fabric. COURTESY

Raising twins has changed my life – Sherrie Silver

Monday, August 21, 2023

Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors (RCKS) on August 18 appointed Andrew Rugege as the new president. In his speech, he outlined projects for 2023-2024 which include fighting stunting and malnutrition. Courtesy photos

Rotary Club of Kigali Seniors' mission to curb malnutrition, give health insurance to vulnerable families

Saturday, August 19, 2023

A view of University Teaching Hospital of Butare in Huye District. File

Scientists to investigate high prevalence of epilepsy in Southern Rwanda

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

A member of RDF medical personnel and that of US armed force personnel examine a medical condition affecting a child in Bugesera District (courtesy)

Photos: RDF, US medics treat 2,000 Rwandan patients

Friday, August 11, 2023

Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District on May 9, 2022. In order to address a shortage of nurses and midwives across the country, the Ministry of Health plans to multiply the healthcare workforce by four folds within the next four years. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda looks to quadruple healthcare workforce

Friday, August 11, 2023

Public intoxication, also called public drunkenness, is a crime that occurs when people are visibly
drunk or under the influence of drugs in public.

Five little known prohibited acts of public drunkenness

Friday, August 11, 2023

A caregiver assists a person with disability as he boards a bus at Kacyiru in Kigali Photo by Craish Bahizi

Caregiver stress syndrome: Why caretakers need care too

Friday, August 11, 2023

Patients wait for medical services in Burera District. The number of vulnerable households eligible for support by the government was slashed by 74.4 per cent from 450,000 to 115,000 in fiscal year. File

Vulnerable households eligible for Mutuelle de Santé support drop by 74%

Thursday, August 10, 2023

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DR Congo: EAC troops help woman deliver

Monday, August 07, 2023

Scientist discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria.

Scientists discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria

Sunday, August 06, 2023

Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Fathers say their role in exclusive breastfeeding paying off

Thursday, August 03, 2023