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Health centres across Rwanda are set to strengthen early screening and care for persons with albinism as part of a national effort to reduce skin cancer cases. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Health centres to expand cancer screening for persons with albinism

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Philippa Kibugu Decuir, founder of BCIEA, speaks during the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign at Green Hills Academy in Kigali on Saturday, November 1. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

I&M Bank joins Ulinzi Walk to champion breast cancer awareness

Sunday, November 02, 2025
The New Times
Health

Rwanda explores partnerships with Chinese genomics research institutions

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health

Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025
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
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 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
Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre at the official launch on April 3, 2025 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

What to know about Rwanda's new AI lab for healthcare delivery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Fatuma Ndangiza, an EALA MP from Rwanda
Health

Rwandan MP leads bid for universal healthcare in East Africa

Thursday, October 09, 2025
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
International

US blocks UN agreement on tackling chronic diseases

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist Dr. Theonille Mukabagorora poses for a photo at the graduation ceremony. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s first PhD radiologist on innovation, policy and medical imaging

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
WHO has added new treatments for cancer, diabetes,Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).
Health

WHO adds new cancer, diabetes medicines to essential list

Wednesday, September 10, 2025