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The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landed in Kigali on July 18. The government has partnered with Orbis International to strengthen specialized eye care services in Rwanda.

In a first, training is a key focus as mobile eye unit arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.

Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds

Monday, July 28, 2025

Dr. Peace Mukabalisa, Medical Director of Dream Medical Centre (DMC) Hospital, during an interview with The New Times, on July 25, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya)

What you need to know as new medical tariffs come into force

Monday, July 28, 2025

Mouth breathing, particularly during sleep, may silently affect health. Experts associate it with reduced oxygen intake, dehydration, fatigue, and lower brain function. Internet Photo.

Breathing through the mouth is bad for your health: Here is what experts know

Sunday, July 27, 2025

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Why Rwanda is beefing-up support for people aging with HIV

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025

Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele
Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund
partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund,
including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.

How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

The Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Africa Medical Supplier, Fabrice Shema Ngoga. Courtesy Photo

A closer look at Africa Medical Supplier’s inaugural corporate bond

Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Medical experts warn that prolonged sitting, common in desk and driving jobs, increases the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes.

Prolonged sitting raises risk of chronic diseases, experts warn

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

IVI Africa’s Ndembi on Rwanda’s role in vaccine innovation and health security

Monday, July 21, 2025

More Rwandans are pursuing weight loss, some through exercise and healthy eating, while others opt for quick-fix methods that promise fast results with minimal effort.

Five healthy tips to lose weight naturally

Sunday, July 20, 2025

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Butaro centre to become full teaching hospital, says management

Sunday, July 20, 2025

Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi

Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 2025

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025

Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority staff showcase the Integrated Regulatory Information Management System (IRIMS) to the first group of Rwanda’s business community. Courtesy photo

Rwanda FDA says new digital system to curb delays in regulatory work

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir, the new HIV prevention injectable drug, at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, which was one of the sites for Gilead's lenacapavir drug trial. (AP Photo/Nardus Engelbrecht, File)

Rwanda in talks to get new HIV injectable drug

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

World Health Organization (WHO) Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus virtually delivers his remarks at the conference. All photos by Dan Gatsinzi

IAS Conference opens in Kigali amid warnings over HIV funding cuts

Tuesday, July 15, 2025