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Medics during a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. File
Health

Rwanda turns to digital clinics to address healthcare worker shortage

Monday, February 24, 2025
Members of the Dukomeze Ubuzima potato cooperative in Musanze planting crops. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Agriculture

Unsustainable farming practices threaten soil health in Virunga mountains

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The recent government decision to impose higher taxes on beers and cigarettes sparked public debate. Craish BAHIZI

Higher taxes on beer and cigarettes: A win for public health, not just revenue

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Participants from various countries attended the session.
Featured

FEATURED: Experts urge swift action on neglected oral health, NCDs

Monday, February 17, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

Will new taxes on alcohol, tobacco subsidize cost to treat lifestyle diseases?

Friday, February 14, 2025
Nutrition offers body support in various ways. There are genetic differences, food tolerance, nutrient absorption and metabolism that can influence the effect of diet on disease occurrence.

Good feeding habits can prolong life

Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Rwanda has increased taxes on beers and tobacco. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Economy

Rwanda to increase taxes on beers, tobacco

Monday, February 10, 2025
The New Times

Why pulses matter and why we celebrate World Pulses Day

Monday, February 10, 2025
Dr. Cyprien Shyirambere, oncology program director for Partners In Health in Rwanda, records medical information after seeing patients for follow-up visits at PIH-supported Butaro District Hospital.
Health

Top 10 most common cancers in Rwanda

Friday, February 07, 2025
Health workers attend to the patients at Burera Health Post. The government is set to implement a new strategic plan is to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage. Craish Bahizi
Health

How Rwanda’s new Rwf7tn strategy plans to improve healthcare

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Technicians fix water pump at a water supply project in Rwanda. The project will address the challenge of operation and maintenance of the pumped water systems in Rwanda

Rwanda among six countries to receive funding to improve water service

Monday, February 03, 2025