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A panel discussion at the fifth edition of the International Francophone Book Meeting in Kigali is taking place from March from 25-28.
Rwanda

Rwandan writers take stage at Francophone book meeting

Friday, March 27, 2026
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Crime

How Karongi maternal death case changed emergency care

Friday, March 27, 2026
Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File
Health

Most traditional healers in Rwanda not genuine — Health Minister

Friday, March 27, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint sitting of Parliament to present government activities under the “citizen-centred approach” on Thursday, March 26. Courtesy
Health

PM unveils plan to improve medicine access for Mutuelle users

Thursday, March 26, 2026
PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy
Health

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient on February 8. Courtesy

Epilepsy caregivers need care too

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
Health

World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The New Times
Health

Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026
Medics at the opening of modern intensive care unit (ICU) rooms and operation theatres at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital.
Health

Ngoma: Residents welcome new ICU, operation rooms at Kibungo Hospital

Friday, March 20, 2026
King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy
Health

King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery

Friday, March 20, 2026