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Etienne Sangano was diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in 1999 after repeated visits to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health

One man’s fight against heart disease and why the condition is Rwanda’s top killer

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Olivier Nduhungirehe, Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Rwanda, addresses the general debate of the General Assembly’s eightieth session, in New York, on Thursday, September 25. Courtesy of UN.
Africa

Nduhungirehe presses UN to respond to genocide warnings in DR Congo

Friday, September 26, 2025
Gen Sultan Makenga briefing new fighters during a passout event. The AFCM23 movement has written an open letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres.
Africa

AFC/M23 writes to UN Secretary-General over atrocities in eastern DR Congo

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
For the first time, Rwanda on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 performed cochlear implant surgeries that restore hearing for people with severe auditory impairment. Courtesy

Cochlear implants in Rwanda: Why a medical breakthrough demands inclusive communication

Thursday, September 18, 2025
The New Times

Is your liver at risk? Simple steps to prevent fatty liver and damage

Friday, September 12, 2025
Rwanda joined the global community in observing World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10.
Health

Majority of suicide attempts in Rwanda involve young adults - RBC

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Government initiatives like the Made in Rwanda campaign are a key step in this direction. They aim to boost local production, reduce import dependency, and strengthen the export base. Craish Bahizi

Smooth sailing ahead or rough waters to navigate? An economic outlook on Rwanda

Friday, September 05, 2025
RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Manzi Makolo said that the African continent being the region with the highest charges and taxes, makes airline tickets very expensive.
Aviation

How high taxes, fees stifle Africa’s aviation industry

Friday, September 05, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day is marked on September 10.
Health

Calls for more support, awareness to fight suicide

Thursday, September 04, 2025
Preparing potatoes differently, such as boiling, baking, or mashing, does not substantially increase the risk. Courtesy
Health

What's the best way to cook potatoes after study links fried chips to diabetes

Sunday, August 24, 2025
The New Times
Health

A doctor’s take on Rwanda's new mandatory liability insurance

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025