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Grassroots leaders in Rubavu District attend the ongoing training, by Never Again Rwanda, in the border districts of Rubavu, Huye, Gisagara, Nyagatare, and Kayonza. The program equips them with the skills to address the deep-rooted psychological wounds to improve service delivery. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.

Rubavu officials tipped on trauma, hate speech

Monday, August 11, 2025

It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 2025

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

Why breastfeeding support is crucial for working mothers

Friday, August 08, 2025

Female students during a session on reproductive health in Gisagara. File

What Rwandans say about newly passed health services bill

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Rwanda introduces specific regulations on surrogacy as a form of assisted reproductive technology allowed in Rwanda.

Surrogacy in Rwanda: What are the terms of agreement?

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File

What new health law means for patients, doctors and families

Wednesday, August 06, 2025

Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

What next after MPs pass health services bill?

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District. File

Parliament revives push for mandatory medical liability insurance

Tuesday, August 05, 2025

Members of Parliament passed the new healthcare services bill on Monday, August 4.

Rwanda Parliament passes bill allowing surrogacy, contraceptives for 15-year-olds

Monday, August 04, 2025

A neonatal health professional attends to a new-born baby at Kirehe District Hospital. In a bid to give more people opportunity to have children, Rwanda has expanded access to surrogacy. Photo by Ministry of Health.

Rwanda expands surrogacy access: Who is eligible now?

Monday, August 04, 2025

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Over 80 RDF officers earn degrees in medicine, military science

Monday, August 04, 2025

Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File

Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda

Monday, August 04, 2025

Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.

Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025

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Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early

Saturday, August 02, 2025

Patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru sit waiting to be assisted. In July 2025, the government introduced a new pricing structure for medical services in private healthcare facilities the first major tariff revision since 2014. File Photo.

How revised medical tariffs are reshaping healthcare access

Friday, August 01, 2025

King Faisal Hospital's premises in Kigali. The hospital is working on establishing a major medical university soon.

What to know about Rwanda's upcoming medical university

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025

Doctors at King Faisal Hospital carrying out a surgery. On Wednesday, July 30, the government allocated state land to AHSU, a medical university established by the hospital.

Rwanda allocates state land to new medical university

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025

BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025