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Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
A worker operates a machine inside a poultry slaughterhouse in Rutsiro District in the Western Province. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Explainer: Nine things to know about setting up an abattoir in Rwanda

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Rwandan peacekeepers from the UN Mission in South Sudan provide water to local communities in Ahmadi village, Juba, Central Equatorial State, during humanitarian activities, on Friday, October 2024.
Africa

PHOTOS: South Sudanese share insights on impact of Rwandan peacekeepers

Monday, October 21, 2024
The Minister of State for Health, Dr. Yvan Butera, receives a Marburg virus jab as the country rolled out a vaccination drive for front-line workers in Kigali on October 8, 2024. Courtesy photo

Global financial assistance is imperative to restore overburdened health systems

Friday, October 18, 2024
An Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) team before performing a decontamination procedure using an ultraviolet laser robot at a hospital in Kigali earlier this month, as part of ongoing response to the Marburg outbreak. Photo: Courtesy.

Marburg outbreak response: Rwanda's key lessons in tackling public health crises

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. Private health facilities need new tariffs to address the pressing issue of financial hardships negatively affecting their services. File
Health

Private medical body on why setting new medical tariffs is a matter of urgency

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Women during a mass sports exercise during Kigali Car Free Day. Sam Ngendahimana
Women

Embracing vibrant lives: How senior adults are rediscovering joy, wellness

Saturday, October 12, 2024
Since the outbreak in Rwanda, on Saturday, October 5, the Ministry of Health had reported 46 cases of the infectious disease and 12 deaths.

Five ways countries contained previous Marburg virus outbreaks

Sunday, October 06, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Equity Bank Rwanda Managing Director, Hannington Namara addresses delegates during the official launch of the project in Kigali on October 3. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

Equity Bank Rwanda launches new healthcare financing products

Friday, October 04, 2024
A student washes hands. The Ministry of Education has temporarily suspended monthly visits to students in boarding schools.
Health

Marburg outbreak: School visits suspended

Wednesday, October 02, 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