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The University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB) is set to introduce a cancer screening and treatment centre. Courtesy
Health

CHUB eyes cancer treatment centre to cut number of hospitalised patients

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
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Education

Defying the odds: How St. Filippo Smaldone students are excelling in STEM

Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the opening of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference on Monday, March 3. Courtesy
Health

Nsanzimana calls for resilient African health systems amid shrinking funding

Monday, March 03, 2025
community health workers during a workshop at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Study highlights need to train community health workers in post-surgery care

Monday, March 03, 2025
Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana speaks on panel discussion ahead of AHAIC2025 opening in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

How Rwanda is moving to address healthcare gaps left by USAID freeze

Sunday, March 02, 2025
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Why upholding patient rights is essential for better healthcare

Friday, February 28, 2025
Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuberculosis has become an illness of poverty. It spreads when people live in close quarters and are unable to afford space, and it thrives among populations who cannot afford basic healthcare and services. 

Financing the fight against Tuberculosis

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Farmers work in a sweet potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Use of human waste as fertilizer: What are the risks?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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Rwanda

How will Rwanda’s new National Biosafety Committee work?

Friday, February 21, 2025
Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The government targets to increase the number of female students in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Inside Rwanda’s plan to increase women enrollment in TVET

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The recent government decision to impose higher taxes on beers and cigarettes sparked public debate. Craish BAHIZI

Higher taxes on beer and cigarettes: A win for public health, not just revenue

Thursday, February 20, 2025