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Dr Vincent Ndayiragije, a specialist in internal medicine and geriatrics at King Faisal Hospital
Health

Geriatrics expert weighs in on unique care of elderly patients

Monday, February 26, 2024
Retinoblastoma is the most common eye cancer that affects children worldwide, and early diagnosis and treatment are critical to prevent death or the loss of an eye. Net photo.
Health

Retinoblastoma cancer; the silent killer affecting children yet treatable

Monday, February 26, 2024
A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake jolted southern Türkiye and Syria at midnight on February 6, 2023, followed by a 7.7-magnitude one the next afternoon. In Türkiye, the quakes devastated 11 provinces, killing more than 53,000 people and displacing millions.​
International

Recovery from 2023 Türkiye earthquakes faces many difficulties, says Hatay mayor

Sunday, February 25, 2024
A nurse at Mayange Health Center in Rwanda uses ultrasound to assess foetal age. According to the Ministry of Health, over 200 foreigners have applied to serve and train general practitioners into gynaecologists. Net photo
Health

Foreign specialists to join Rwandan healthcare system in gynaecology

Friday, February 23, 2024
Clinicians, therapists, and researchers indicate that using an AI-powered chatbot can result in higher engagement and adherence compared to traditional methods. For instance, users of Wysa, Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Mental health: Can AI-powered chatbots enhance access to care, combat stigma?

Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.
Health

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
The Executive Secretary of Rwanda Private Medical Facilities Association (RPMFA), Christian Ntakirutimana (net photo).
Health

Private health facilities body appeals for review of medical tariffs

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Construction of the Base-Butaro-Kidaho road is expected to be completed in 2025. All photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Infrastructure

PHOTOS: Optimism as Base-Butaro-Kidaho road construction works resume

Saturday, February 17, 2024
Genocide suspect Felicien Kabuga during his trial at the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals in The Hague. Courtesy
Crime

In detention, ‘financier of 1994 Genocide’ still struggles to find host country

Friday, February 16, 2024
Some residents jogging at Nyarutarama running track in Gasabo District. The 2.4 kilometers long track aims to revolutionize the sporting experience and promote physical fitness in Kigali. Courtesy

Who owns the streets of Kigali? Embracing non-motorized modes of transport

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Health

Answering the call: Kamagaju's dedication to autism advocacy remains unwavering

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Inside Cancer Care at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Courtesy
Health

The rigours of cancer treatment: Insurance companies urged to pay more to help patients

Monday, February 12, 2024