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Health

Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A scientist endeavoring to develop a vaccine for TB.

TB risk should not depend on where we are born

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Health

Tooth decay affects one in three children

Saturday, March 21, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd L) while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs on Thursday, March 19.
Health

Govt mulls establishing health posts in schools

Friday, March 20, 2026
Minister Sabin Nsanzimana while appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs, responding to concerns raised in the 20242025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board.
Health

Health minister explains malaria drug resistance in Kigali

Friday, March 20, 2026
Every year, on March 20, the world celebrates World Oral Health Day. This year’s theme is, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'.

A happy mouth is a happy life

Friday, March 20, 2026
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Agriculture

PHOTOS: Consumers, farmers get a taste of new cassava varieties

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo at during discussions at World Consumer Rights Day celebrations held in Kicukiro District on Wednesday, March 18.
Business

Consumers urged to report mislabelled products, poor service

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Inyambo cows during a parade at the celebration of Umuganura in Nyanza District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Culture

Rwanda seeks UNESCO recognition for Inyambo cattle

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Muhanga Prison is among correctional facilities to be relocated from urban areas in Rwanda. File
Infrastructure

Five prisons to relocate from urban areas

Saturday, March 14, 2026
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
Health

How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026