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Members of Organization for the Integration and Promotion of People with Albinism (OIPPA) during a walk to raise awareness on the International Albinism Awareness Day in Kigali, on June 13. While celebrating the day, they revealed that the sense of celebration is due to achieving significant milestones as a community that needs recognition. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimirimana

Albinism Awareness Day: Tracing progress of people living with albinism in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Delivering an implant surgery training seminar at a conference in January 2021. Courtesy photos

Ditching the ‘American Dream’: One dental surgeon’s quest to boost oral health in Rwanda

Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana and the AU Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development, Minata Samate Cessouma exchange documents during the signing ceremony in Kigali on Saturday, June 10. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

PHOTOS: African Medicines Agency set to start work in Rwanda

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Some students during a walk to sensitise for avoiding the use of drugs among youth.The campaign aims to provide young people with comprehensive knowledge about the harmful effects of alcohol and drug abuse.

Ministry of Health moves to tackle drug abuse among youth

Friday, June 09, 2023

Some grilled brochettes and fried potatoes or bananas are popular street food options for fun occasions, found mostly in places such as the Biryogo Car Free Zone. Craish Bahizi

Street food culture: Safety versus convenience

Wednesday, June 07, 2023

Representatives from Burundi, Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

Regional health experts in Kigali mull professionalizing supply chains

Tuesday, June 06, 2023

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Over 70 patients stuck at Ndera Neuropsychiatric hospital

Sunday, June 04, 2023

Girls with pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete during their initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads. Courtesy

Period poverty: Activists on improving access to menstrual hygiene services and products

Friday, June 02, 2023

The Ministry of Health has inaugurated a second health centre in Mahama Refugee Camp. All photos: Courtesy.

Mahama refugee camp gets second health center worth Rwf350m

Friday, June 02, 2023

A student is vaccinated against the human papillomavirus. Photo: GAVI -Diane Summers.

How vaccines are protecting girls in Rwanda from a cancer-causing virus

Friday, June 02, 2023

Rwanda FDA has banned the use of Gastro-Resistant sodium valproate tablets BP 300mg and Gastro-Resistant sodium valproate tablets BP 500mg. Internet

Rwanda FDA bans drug used for Epilepsy treatment

Thursday, June 01, 2023

Workers on duty at a construction site in Kigali. Workplace health and safety, also known as occupational safety, is about promoting positive well-being in terms of employee comfort, happiness, and contentment. Craish Bahizi

Workplace health and safety and why it matters

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Kurama Generation's dedicated team fights against and prevents mental health issues in Rwanda's young population through interactive games and booklets. All photos: Courtesy.

Kurama Generation: Empowering Rwandan youth to cope with mental challenges

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Rwandan police peacekeepers take blood tests from one of the patients during the medical outreach.

Rwandan police peacekeepers provide free medical services to CAR citizens

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

The Chinese medics conduct outreach at Inshuti Zacu, a daycare centre located in Gahanga, Kicukiro that provides care for children living with disabilities. Courtesy

Kigali: Chinese medics reach out to children living with disability

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Medics during an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. The new reforms include producing more healthcare workers and retaining. Craish Bahizi

Health sector reforms to boost retention of medical personnel

Monday, May 29, 2023

Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).

First kidney transplant surgeries successfully performed in Rwanda

Friday, May 26, 2023

Rwanda currently has 1,247 health posts, the lowest medical unit meant to bring services closer to the community.Craish Bahizi

Government to upgrade 1,000 health posts by 2025

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

AfDB President, Akinwumi Adesina called for more partners for the African Pharmaceutical

Technology Foundation (APTF), on the margins of the Bank’s 58th Annual Meetings in Sharm el-
Sheikh, an Egyptian resort town on Monday, May 22,. All photos: Courtesy.

AfDB rallies more partnerships for continental Pharmaceutical Foundation

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Commonwealth Health Ministers and Heads of Delegation alongside the Secretary-General.

Commonwealth countries commit to achieving universal health coverage

Monday, May 22, 2023