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Patients at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru sit waiting to be assisted. In July 2025, the government introduced a new pricing structure for medical services in private healthcare facilities the first major tariff revision since 2014. File Photo.
Health

How revised medical tariffs are reshaping healthcare access

Friday, August 01, 2025
At least 14 students from the University of Technology and Arts of Byumba (UTAB) in Gicumbi District were injured on Monday, July 28, after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake from Lake Tanganyika caused panic across different parts of Rwanda.

Gicumbi: 14 students injured in panic after earthquake

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu captures a quiet moment overlooking Lake Kivu during a weekend stay at Cleo Hotel in Western Rwanda

From scenic views to unexpected talent: My weekend at Lake Kivu

Monday, July 28, 2025
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Internet Photo

Boost your brain and body: The power of vitamin B12

Friday, July 25, 2025
A pharmacist holds a vial of lenacapavir , at the Desmond Tutu Health Foundation's Masiphumelele Research Site, in Cape Town, South Africa. Gilead Sciences and the Global Fund, under the ‘Global Fund partnership’, recently made a deal to supply Lenacapavir at ‘no profit’ to countries supported by the fund, including Rwanda. Photo: Internet.
Health

How can Rwandans acquire new HIV preventive drug at a lower price?

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
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Health

IVI Africa’s Ndembi on Rwanda’s role in vaccine innovation and health security

Monday, July 21, 2025
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
A cancer patient undergoes chemotherapy treatment. Studies have revealed that one in five commonly used cancer drugs in LMICs are substandard. Photo by Reuters

Substandard cancer drugs a global scandal and public health emergency for LMICs

Saturday, July 12, 2025
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presents the certificate of recognition for President Paul Kagame, received by Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva Urujeni Bakuramutsa, on Thursday, July 10. Courtesy
Health

Kagame honoured for championing global pandemic prevention initiative 

Friday, July 11, 2025
Vegetables at Kimironko market. Courtesy
Editorial

Selective price regulation does not distort free-market principles

Friday, July 11, 2025
Minister of Trade and Industry, Prudence Sebahizi, during his presentation at the Parliament on July 10. Courtesy
Business

Why Rwanda’s new consumer protection bill doesn’t regulate prices

Friday, July 11, 2025
Rwanda, in partnership with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, has delivered over 40 tons of food and medical supplies to support ongoing humanitarian efforts in Gaza. COURTESY
International

Rwanda sends largest humanitarian aid shipment yet to Gaza

Thursday, July 10, 2025