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Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Health

Banks, insurance firms to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé as government looks to increase scheme services

Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Female genital mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, and by other terms, such as Sunna, gudniin, halalays, tahur, megrez and khitan. Internet
Women

Empowerment Over Tradition: The fight against female genital mutilation

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Lower House’s Committee on Unity, Human Rights and Fight against Genocide , as Rwanda Social Security Board Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Louise Kanyonga looks on, on Monday, February 5. Minister Nsanzimana has revealed that, starting from 2025, the government will include cancer treatment and kidney transplants in the community-based health insurance scheme " Mutuelle de Santé." Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

Cancer, kidney transplant services to be covered under Mutuelle de Santé

Monday, February 05, 2024
Some women with disabilities who are beneficiaries of UNABU organization in Bugesera District. Courtesy
Women

A look at healthcare hurdles women with disabilities face

Monday, February 05, 2024
Thousands are fleeing the escalating crisis in DR Congo.
Africa

US congressman warns of ‘possible genocide’ against Rwandophones in DR Congo

Friday, February 02, 2024
Students hold portraits of the Nyange heroes during a commemoration event at Ecole Secondaire de Nyange in Ngororero District, in 2019. Courtesy

Heroes Day from a democrat’s perspective

Thursday, February 01, 2024
Emmanuel Ugirashebuja, the Minister of Justice and EU Ambassador Belén Calvo Uyarra during the launch of an innovative programme on Monday, January 29.Courtesy
Law

Rwanda, EU in fresh justice, reconciliation drive

Monday, January 29, 2024
The event gathered stakeholders from relevant Government, civil society and development partners
Featured

Norwegian People’s Aid launches civic space advancement project

Sunday, January 28, 2024
Israel’s Ambassador to Rwanda, Einat Weiss lighting a candle during a commemoration event of the victims of the Holocaust in Kigali, on January 25. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Call to combat antisemitism as world marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Mourners observe a moment of silence to pay tribute to victims of the Holocaust in Kigali, on January 25. The theme of Holocaust Memorial Day 2024 is the ‘Fragility of Freedom’. Photos Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Holocaust Memorial Day 2024: The fragility of freedom

Saturday, January 27, 2024
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during the just concluded 19th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) on January 24. Courtesy
Health

Timely conversation: Minister triggers discussion on access to contraceptives for young people

Saturday, January 27, 2024
Rwanda joins the global community in observing the International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education in promoting peace and development on January 24. PHOTO BY DAN GATSINZI
Education

International Day of Education: A look at teachers’ role in countering hate speech

Wednesday, January 24, 2024