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Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File
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Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with the Founder of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga, Cally Alles Joseph at the Silver Jubilee celebration held on March 28 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Centre. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
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PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga celebrates silver jubilee with fundraising for medical equipment

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Supportive relationships can make difficult moments feel manageable, while tense or distant ones can deepen stress and emotional strain. Photo by Kellya Keza
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Connected or drained? How relationships affect your mental health

Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Mental health: Recognising signs before stress builds

Saturday, March 28, 2026
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Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026
Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File
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Most traditional healers in Rwanda not genuine — Health Minister

Friday, March 27, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint sitting of Parliament to present government activities under the “citizen-centred approach” on Thursday, March 26. Courtesy
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PM unveils plan to improve medicine access for Mutuelle users

Thursday, March 26, 2026
PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy
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Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rwanda will host the 13th Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) Congress in 2028.
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Rwanda wins bid to host African blood transfusion congress

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
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World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District.
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How 200 health posts ended up in wrong locations

Saturday, March 21, 2026
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Tooth decay affects one in three children

Saturday, March 21, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
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Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026
Medics at the opening of modern intensive care unit (ICU) rooms and operation theatres at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital.
Health

Ngoma: Residents welcome new ICU, operation rooms at Kibungo Hospital

Friday, March 20, 2026
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd L) while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, March 19.
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Govt mulls establishing health posts in schools

Friday, March 20, 2026
People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza
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People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home

Friday, March 20, 2026
Minister Sabin Nsanzimana while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs, responding to concerns raised in the 20242025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board.
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Health minister explains malaria drug resistance in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026
King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy
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King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery

Friday, March 20, 2026