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Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside govt plan to curb rising malaria cases

Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Health workers effectively treated Marburg, with the study highlighting how early detection and a coordinated response helped curb its spread and reduce deaths
Health

Rwanda's Marburg outbreak had lowest death rate, study finds

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during her initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

Celebrating adolescent health rights: A landmark step for Rwanda

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Officials pose for a group photo at the conference in Kigali
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Rwanda: Conference on reproductive health ends with pledge to improve women's well-being

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Teen girls during a reproductive health session at GS Gisagara. Courtesy

Stop worrying about teen sex — start teaching safe choices

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Nausea is a sensation of ‘feeling like vomiting’, while vomiting is the actual forceful expulsion of the stomach’s contents.

Frequent nausea? What your body might be telling you

Friday, August 29, 2025
Participants learn how the newly launched tool operates during the workshop. Photo by Craish Bahizi
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UR develops IoT–AI-based monitoring system for cassava value chain

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Girls follow an interaction space during a reproductive session at GS Gisagara
Health

Why early conversations on sex and consent are vital for children’s safety

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Officials from NIRDA and FXB-Rwanda visit some herbal medicinal plants at the Huye Research Centre on February 15, 2023. Courtesy
Health

Govt to launch three certified herbal medicines in September

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025