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Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.

Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025

The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy

Why lead in paints is a threat to public health

Thursday, October 30, 2025

A worker conducts a spraying exercise a house in Bugesera. RBC has started spraying homes in 28 sectors most affected by the disease, including areas in Gisagara, Bugesera, Nyagatare, Rwamagana, and

How Rwanda is managing malaria surge amid rainy season

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI

Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025

Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists after a joint press conference with Rwanda Social Security Board in Kigali. Emmanuel Ntirenganya

Retirees call for urgent reforms in pension, healthcare systems

Monday, October 27, 2025

Patients in the waiting area at the reception of Butaro Hospital. Photo by Kellya Keza

How Butaro Hospital has transformed maternal care in rural Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025

Ambassador Joan Wiegman of the Netherlands in Rwanda (second, right) and Ambassador Einat Weiss of Israel (second, left) joined by hundreds of residents of Kigali on a walk to raise awareness about breast cancer on October 24. Courtesy

Dutch ambassador opens up about breast cancer fight

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Panelists engage in a discussion ati during the 2025 Annual Convening of the Africa Health Collaborative, running from October 20 to 24. Courtesy

African countries gather in Kigali to boost health workforce through innovation

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Minister of Public Service and Labour, Christine Nkulikiyinka, speaks to journalists about the need for social security legislation reforms, on October 20, 2025, at parliamentary buildings (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

Pension, maternity leave, medical insurance laws set for review

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Following the completion of a water supply project by Water For People, students are now accessing clean water. Courtesy

‘Everyone Forever’: The clean water project keeping girls in school, boosting health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025

Victor Zinda was born without any disability as the firstborn in a family of ten children

Man disabled by polio joins campaign against disease in Kigali

Sunday, October 19, 2025

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Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?

Friday, October 17, 2025

Yves Iradukunda, the Minister of State at the Ministry of ICT and Innovation, addresses senators on the use of artificial intelligence on October 16. Courtesy

Rwanda tests AI-enabled ultrasound tools for community health workers

Thursday, October 16, 2025

A child undergoes eye screening at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Govt expands eye, dental care at second-generation health posts

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Virtual hospital allows specialists to treat patients remotely nationwide

How Rwandan ‘virtual hospital’ is changing maternal, newborn healthcare

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

The newly inaugurated RFI branch is located at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) in Huye. Courtesy

Rwanda Forensic Institute opens first regional branch in Huye

Wednesday, October 15, 2025

Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre at the official launch on April 3, 2025 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza

What to know about Rwanda's new AI lab for healthcare delivery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025