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A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025
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Health

Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?

Friday, October 17, 2025
Residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during Kigali Car Free Zone. Courtesy

Heart attack: Why young adults need to take action now

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy
Health

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025
Rwanda Patriotic Army fighters during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

1993: How RPF's withdrawal from captured territory surprised even its sympathisers

Monday, October 13, 2025
Washing hands thoroughly with soap and water can reduce the risk of diarrheal illnesses by a significant margin. File photo

Diarrhoea: Your guide to relief, recovery, and prevention

Wednesday, October 08, 2025
According to a study published in The Lancet on September 30, poor sleep health is linked to older brain age, potentially due to increased systemic inflammation. courtesy
Health

Poor sleep may speed up brain aging, study finds

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Etienne Sangano was diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in 1999 after repeated visits to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health

One man’s fight against heart disease and why the condition is Rwanda’s top killer

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session, in New York, on Thursday, September 25. Courtesy of UN.
Africa

Nduhungirehe presses UN to respond to genocide warnings in DR Congo

Friday, September 26, 2025
Gen Sultan Makenga briefing new fighters during a passout event. The AFCM23 movement has written an open letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
Africa

AFC/M23 writes to UN Secretary-General over atrocities in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
For the first time, Rwanda on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 performed cochlear implant surgeries that restore hearing for people with severe auditory impairment. Courtesy

Cochlear implants in Rwanda: Why a medical breakthrough demands inclusive communication

Thursday, September 18, 2025