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A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
SACCO Byimana in Ruhango District. Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs are expected to drop from the current 24% to between 2% and 14% annually, according to Finance Minister Yusuf Murangwa. Courtesy Photo
Economy

Interest rates in Umurenge SACCOs fall as consolidation nears completion

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15
Health

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Esophageal cancer is emerging as an increasingly serious health concern in Rwanda, with new cases persistently rising over the past five years.
Health

RBC warns of late diagnosis as esophageal cancers nearly double in 5 years

Friday, July 11, 2025
Ambassador Charles Murigande former minister, during the interview with The New Times in Kigali on June 18. PHOTOS BY Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

“We started from minus infinity”: Amb. Charles Murigande reflects on Rwanda’s liberation, rebirth, and youth responsibility

Friday, July 04, 2025
Crohn's disease is an inflammatory bowel disease that commonly affects the intestines and large intestines.

Crohn’s disease: What to know about the chronic intestinal condition

Sunday, June 22, 2025
Lazare Ntirenganya (right), the Division Manager for Pharmacovigilance and Clinical Trials at Rwanda FDA, explains the steps needed to safeguard public health.
Health

Rwanda FDA advocates for rational drug use to prevent antimicrobial resistance crisis

Saturday, June 14, 2025
The New Times

Know the dangers of alcohol overuse

Thursday, June 12, 2025
The New Times
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: Ecobank Rwanda named Rwanda’s Best Bank for Trade Finance in Global Finance Awards

Wednesday, June 04, 2025
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable deseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy
Health

Young people questioned on reluctance to take NCD screenings

Monday, June 02, 2025
A view of Kigali City's Kimihurura area and Gishushi in Gasabo District

East African economic dynamics: Rwanda and Kenya's path forward

Thursday, May 29, 2025
Jide Okeke, the Coordinator of the UNDP Regional Programme for Africa
International

How can Africa’s credit rating agency stay credible, independent?

Thursday, May 29, 2025