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Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses journalists during a past press conference.

Rwanda welcomes news of HIV preventive drug to be offered at low cost

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist Dr. Theonille Mukabagorora poses for a photo at the graduation ceremony. Courtesy

Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist on innovation, policy and medical imaging

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

People assisting people with disabilities as they board a public bus in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

Disability groups push for delayed prosthesis insurance coverage

Monday, September 22, 2025

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Pakistani community in Rwanda donates ambulance to Masaka Hospital

Sunday, September 21, 2025

Dr. Mutuyimana was awarded the 2025 Ernst E. Boesch Prize for Cultural Psychology , last week. Courtesy

The Rwandan doctor redefining trauma therapy with ubuntu

Thursday, September 18, 2025

Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Inside govt plan to curb rising malaria cases

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Patients and their guardians pay for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Prepayment model for health facilities to launch in October

Monday, September 15, 2025

Radiotherapy has enabled cancer patients in Rwanda to receive treatment closer to home.

How radiotherapy has improved cancer care in Rwanda

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Health workers effectively treated Marburg, with the study highlighting how early detection and a coordinated response helped curb its spread and reduce deaths

Rwanda's Marburg outbreak had lowest death rate, study finds

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.

Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC

Thursday, September 11, 2025

A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025

WHO has added new treatments for cancer, diabetes,Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).

WHO adds new cancer, diabetes medicines to essential list

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda FDA sets new price controls on medical drugs

Sunday, September 07, 2025

World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on September 10.

Calls for more support, awareness to fight suicide

Thursday, September 04, 2025

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Dog owners in Rwanda told to register pets with village authorities

Saturday, August 30, 2025

A pharmacist searching rows of drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Experts caution expectant mothers on paracetamol use

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Some products inside a supermarket in Kigali. File

Why you should read food labels, not just expiry dates

Monday, August 25, 2025

Preparing potatoes differently, such as boiling, baking, or mashing, does not substantially increase the risk. Courtesy

What's the best way to cook potatoes after study links fried chips to diabetes

Sunday, August 24, 2025

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Africa Medical Supplier closes inaugural Rwf5bn bond with full subscription

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

Africa-CDC applauds first-ever malaria treatment for infants under 5kg.

New malaria drug for newborns gets approval

Tuesday, August 19, 2025