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Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation

For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach

Sunday, November 17, 2024
L-R: Narcisse Dushimimana, who was Head of the Mining Regulation and Inspection Department in Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, Spridio Nshimiyimana, who was Forest Management Division Manager in Rwanda Forestry Authority, Germain Musonera who was Policy Analyst in the Government Action Coordination Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, Jean Pierre Rudatinya, who was Director of the Forest Management Unit in Rwanda Forestry Authority.
Rwanda

PM orders dismissal of four officials from public service

Friday, November 15, 2024
L-R Fromer Rayon Sports presidents Paul Muvunyi, Sadate Munyakazi and Chance Denys Gacinya-courtesy
Football

Rayon Sports elections: Time to change leadership, end persistent internal chaos

Friday, November 15, 2024
Over 21 million teen pregnancies were reported in lower- and middle-income countries and 55% ended in unsafe abortions. Photo Courtesy 

Today’s crisis of teen pregnancies and births is controllable and stoppable

Thursday, November 14, 2024
A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy
Health

World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
A patient pictured during a medical check-up for chinese traditional medicine, currently 30 patients have recieved the treatment
Health

Chinese medics offer free care to Rwamagana residents

Friday, November 08, 2024
A technician during the electricity supply activities in Gicumbi District.  The government’s aim to achieve 100 percent energy access within five years is admirable. Photo Courtesy 
Editorial

Rwanda’s energy policy needs bold steps for a green future

Friday, November 08, 2024
The average broadband cost in Rwanda is around $22.15 (about Rwf30,124), with basic mobile data and voice plans costing $7.44 and advanced plans costing $4.25.Photo Courtesy 
Technology

Why Rwanda leads in affordable internet for Africa's digital nomads

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
 Medics participate in a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The successful discharge of the last infected patients highlights the strength of the country's healthcare system. Photo courtesy.
Editorial

Marburg may be behind us but continued vigilance is of utmost importance

Tuesday, November 05, 2024