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A patient undergoes eye screening at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district. Photo by Willy Mucyo

What your eyes reveal about your health

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (L) is President & CEO of biotech company Bio Usawa, whereas Prof. Wanjiku Mathenge (R) is a renowned ophthalmologist in Africa.

Rwanda’s approval of first eye care biosimilar offers hope for millions

Thursday, October 23, 2025
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.
Health

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

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The New Times

World Diabetes Week: How early screening prevents diabetic retinopathy

Friday, November 15, 2024
Nurses receive training on using the AI-enabled camera in diabetic clinics, learning to capture images and upload them for immediate analysis and results during a session in Kigali on October 25.
Health

New AI-based initiative seeks to transform diabetic eye care in Rwanda

Saturday, October 26, 2024
Faculty members of the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) and the graduating class of 2024 (front row) pose for a group photo after completing their four-year residency in Kigali on Friday, September 27. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda’s eye care workforce reaches 30

Saturday, September 28, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024
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Health

PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
A technician places test tubes in a machine at Rwanda Forensic Laboratory. Emmanuel Kwizera.
Rwanda

Rwandan scientists plan cornea bank

Wednesday, July 03, 2019
People with diabetes can have an eye disease called diabetic retinopathy. /Net photo

The worldwide epidemic of diabetic retinopathy

Saturday, November 03, 2018
Military doctors carry out an operation in Kigali. Glaucoma is sometimes caused by eye surgery to correct another problem. / File photo
Wellness

Watch out for glaucoma

Monday, April 30, 2018
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I struggle to see distant objects

Sunday, January 21, 2018