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Dr Axwlle Nduwimana in an operation room preparing for surgery.

Medical doctor on the need to boost pediatric surgery

Thursday, August 03, 2023

In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Rwanda surpasses global exclusive breastfeeding average

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

A view of Gisimenti car-free zone recently. The government has new guidelines for the entertainment industry that will see non-essential services close at 1am on weekdays and 2am on weekends. File

Govt sets closing time for night-time entertainment

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

Some mothers breastfeed their children during a campaign.World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. File

World Breastfeeding Week: Five things to know

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

A community health worker spraying medicine to combat malaria in Ruhango district. Scientists have warned of a surge in malaria in the Northern province as temperatures rise. File

Scientists warn of malaria in Northern province as temperatures rise

Sunday, July 30, 2023

Dázon Dixon Diallo who is currently the president of SisterLove International South Africa, during an interview in Kigali on July 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

Global initiative founder on championing women’s reproductive health rights

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

A community health worker vaccinates a child assisted by Alice Kayitesi, the Governor of Southern Province (C), and Dr Theopista Kabuteni, WHO Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Specialist. This was during the official launch of a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2, in Nyanza District, on Monday, July 24. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, the five-day countrywide exercise targets over 2.7 million children under seven. Courtesy

Explainer: Is the polio outbreak in region a cause for concern?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

The government launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2,on Monday, July 24. Courtesy

Rwanda’s new polio vaccination campaign targets 2.7 million children

Monday, July 24, 2023

Activists pose for a photo after the interview on the issues impeding menstrual health. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI

Activists point out issues impeding menstrual health

Saturday, July 22, 2023

According to Hassan Sibomana, the manager of RBC’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),they put more efforts in trying to “not leave any child behind when it comes to vaccination'.Courtesy

Rwanda mulls using biometric tech in vaccination programs

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Participants pose for a group photo after conducting a workshop on disability and SRHR at M Hotel in Kigali on Friday, July 21. Courtesy

PWDs call for special incentives to access sexual and reproductive health services

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Some of the delegates who attended the event

New research launched to tackle adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights

Thursday, July 20, 2023

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to tackle the problem of unhealthy weight gain among adults and children. Courtesy

WHO releases new guidelines to prevent unhealthy weight gain

Thursday, July 20, 2023

A dental therapist, 26-year-old, Esperance Niyigena during an interview. She has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing or delivering services. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Dental therapist on using sign language to boost oral health for the deaf

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and UNICEF showed on Tuesday, July 18.

Why Rwanda leads Africa in vaccine coverage

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT). Craish Bahizi

Rwanda among African countries with best vaccine coverage – new research

Tuesday, July 18, 2023

A participant follows the proceedings of AIDS Day in Kigali .UNAIDS has recognized Rwanda as one of the top four countries that have effectively managed the HIVAIDS epidemic. File

Rwanda among top countries in HIV/AIDS management

Friday, July 14, 2023

Noise Level Chart.

Decibels: How is noise pollution measured?

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers remarks at the closing ceremony of the USAID Ingobyi Activity project, in Kigali on Thursday, July 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda has a shortage of 1,000 midwives - Minister Nsanzimana

Thursday, July 13, 2023

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Govt releases highly anticipated noise control guidelines

Thursday, July 13, 2023