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Majorite Jean de Dieu Rwagasore was in the second year of secondary in 1991, when he began donating blood.
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He has donated blood for 35 years and is not stopping

Sunday, June 14, 2026
A blood donor interacts with a health expert after completing the donation exercise.
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How a lifeline for hospital blood supply was built

Saturday, June 13, 2026
A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
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How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Jean-Luc Habyarimana, son of former President Juvénal Habyarimana. INTERNET PHOTO

Jean‑Luc Habyarimana and the Genocidal nostalgia

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Audrine Barahira, 43, a resident of Remera in Gasabo District, shares her journey of blood donation with passion and conviction. Photo by Willy Mucyo
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Every drop counts: One woman's mission to save lives through blood donation

Monday, June 23, 2025
People during a blood donation exercise in Musanze. Courtesy
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Rwanda unveils four initiatives to end blood expiry by 2027

Thursday, June 19, 2025
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From queue to click: Rwanda's digital transformation of blood donation

Saturday, June 14, 2025
BDO East Africa (Rwanda) Ltd’s staff took part in a blood donation drive on Friday, November 2. Craish Bahizi
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Rwandans urged to know their blood type: A lifesaving measure in emergencies

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Dr Phoebe Mwiseneza, Rwinkwavu Hospital Director General, said there is need for awareness kidney disease campaigns because the cost of treatment is high. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
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Kayonza survey: 10% of patients with NCDs unknowingly have chronic kidney disease

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Karangwa Martin, a beneficiary of kidney translplant speaking to journalists in Kigali on March 14. Courtesy
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World Kidney Day: Rwanda highlights equitable access to kidney healthcare

Saturday, March 16, 2024
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Saving lives: How is Rwanda faring on the blood donation front?

Monday, June 26, 2023