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Doctors during an operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

10 key things to know about Rwanda’s new health services bill

Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Representatives from the Ministry of Health and those from different medical entities, during the session related to the new healthcare service bill, on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (courtesy).
Health

New bill proposes treatment without patient’s consent in emergency cases

Friday, May 02, 2025
Officials from UNICEF Rwanda, and the embassy of Japan, launch a $1.35 million project on Monday, March 17. PHOTOS BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Featured

FEATURED: UNICEF Rwanda, Japan launch $1.35m project for disaster-affected communities

Monday, March 17, 2025
A view of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) Butaro Campus. Courtesy
Health

Equity for all: Championing disability inclusion in healthcare

Friday, February 07, 2025
Health workers attend to the patients at Burera Health Post. The government is set to implement a new strategic plan is to accelerate progress toward universal health coverage. Craish Bahizi
Health

How Rwanda’s new Rwf7tn strategy plans to improve healthcare

Tuesday, February 04, 2025
Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Yvan Butera speaks at the launch of the fifth Heath Sector Strategic Plan in Kigali, on Friday, January 31.
Health

Three priority areas highlighted as Rwanda launches new health strategy

Friday, January 31, 2025
Someone is considered to be diabetic if the blood glucosesugar levels are persistently above normal.

Lifestyle control: The key to managing and preventing diabetes

Monday, January 27, 2025
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation.
International

WHO says hopes US ‘will reconsider’ intent to withdraw

Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Medics during an eye operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside Rwanda’s new five-year health strategy

Friday, January 17, 2025
Blood donors during an exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Govt establishes database to bolster O negative blood supply

Wednesday, January 08, 2025
I&M Bank employees, customers, and nine tenants follow instructions on how to deal with fire outbreak during drills at the bank headquarters on Friday, December 7. All photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Featured

FEATURED: I&M Bank Rwanda conducts fire drill to enhance emergency preparedness

Saturday, December 07, 2024
An ambulance captured being loaded with cement sacks last week. Courtesy
Rwanda

What misuse of ambulances means for patient safety

Saturday, November 30, 2024