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Doctors conduct a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. File
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New system to bring epilepsy surgery closer to Rwandans

Monday, February 09, 2026
Dr. Emile Rwamasirabo, a retired urologist and surgical educator.
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Residency training seen as key to expanding urinary health care

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Jacques Mbalirende, a prostate cancer survivor posing for a photo after the interview in Kigali on February 6. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
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Early screening saved my life: Prostate cancer survivor, 77, urges men to test early

Saturday, February 07, 2026
Celestin Mutuyimana, the clinical psychotherapist and founder of Baho Smile Institute.
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Rwandan researcher develops healing tools from years of studying trauma

Friday, February 06, 2026
Old women during physical exercise in a gym in Kigali during Grandma club. File

Women’s health: Your body does not follow your age plan

Friday, February 06, 2026
A woman shares her views during the 19th edition of Umushyikirano. From February 5, Rwanda will host the 20th National Dialogue Council at the Kigali Convention Centre. File

Beyond access: Rwanda’s experiment in citizen power

Thursday, February 05, 2026
RSSB CEO, Regis Rugemanshuro delivers his remarks during the 30th Africa Social Security Association Governing Council. He underscored the importance of African-led solutions to strengthen social security systems. Courtesy
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Featured: RSSB deepens focus on member benefits as Africa’s pension funds unite

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
MTN Rwanda CEO Monzer Ali and schoool officials during the launch of a construction project at Bukure school

When connection carries responsibility

Tuesday, February 03, 2026
Graduates celebrate during the ceremony at Butaro in Burera District on Sunday, January 25. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The journey of impact toward equity in healthcare

Friday, January 30, 2026
Some youths attend a campaign to fight neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Bugesera District. By November 2025, more than 500 youths had joined the programme. Courtesy.
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Youth step up fight against neglected tropical diseases

Thursday, January 29, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Dr Yvan Butera appeared before a parliamentary committee to explain the progress made in preventing and responding to GBV and existing gaps in service delivery.
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MPs raise concerns over gaps in Isange one-stop centres

Thursday, January 29, 2026