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An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.
Health

Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care

Friday, March 20, 2026
Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET
Health

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File
Health

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Most patients living with hepatitis B and C in Rwanda are missing crucial liver cancer screenings. Courtesy
Health

Missed liver cancer screenings put hepatitis patients at risk - study

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
Health

Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
Health

How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Vestine Hategekimana
Health

Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Marthe Mukantwri works as service care staff at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remera, better known to many Kigali residents as Kwa Nyirinkwaya. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

How a former patient became a trusted face of hospital care

Monday, March 09, 2026
The meeting aimed to assess progress, strengthen coordination, and agree on practical actions to address persistent child malnutrition. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Health

Eastern Province steps up fight against persistent child stunting

Friday, March 06, 2026
A pupil undergoes a hearing screening at GS Cyivugiza during World Hearing Day..
Health

Hearing loss: Late detection, stigma deny children timely care

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Paediatrician Dr Jean Claude Kanyamihigo at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remer. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

World Hearing Day 2026: Protecting children from preventable hearing loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Health workers attend to patients at Girubuzima Health Center in Burera District. Courtesy
Health

Misclassified under Mutuelle de Santé? Here’s what to do

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Mayor of Nyabihu District Antoinette Mukandayisenga addresses residents during the meeting in Karago sector. Courtesy
Health

Nyabihu turns to fathers in renewed fight against child stunting

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol

Saturday, February 28, 2026
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Health

Bweyeye health centre upgrade, smartphone rollout strengthen rural healthcare

Saturday, February 28, 2026
An eye patient undergoes a screening exercise at a hospital in Kamonyi District in 2024. File photo.
Health

Which foreigners can access Mutuelle de Santé?

Friday, February 27, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana gives a certificate of appreciation to a resident of Rutunga Sector during the celebration of the 25th Anniversaire of Mituelle
Health

Minister Habimana clarifies what Mutuelle de Santé reforms mean for contributors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
RSSB Chief Executive Officer Régis Rugemanshuro speaks during the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI), commonly known as Mutuelle de Santé, in Kayonza District on  February.
Health

Mutuelle reforms ease payment burden with instalment option

Thursday, February 26, 2026
Communities pay their saved Mutuelle premiums through the Irembo platform. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

How low-income earners pool resources to pay Mutuelle premiums

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Health

Vox pop: What Mutuelle de Santé means to ordinary Rwandans

Wednesday, February 25, 2026