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(L-R) EAC Principal Health Officer, Dr. Eric Nzeyimana, EALA MPs Fatuma Ndangiza and Ayason Mukulia Kennedy, and HELINA President-Elect Steven Wanyee Macharia address journalists in Kigali on November 19. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganya
Health

EAC health data governance framework expected in 2024

Sunday, November 19, 2023
Delegates during the two-day meeting that seeks to deliberate on EAC Regional and Continental Health Data Governance initiatives and Digital Health agenda, and how to leverage digital data for universal healthcare. EMMANUEL NTIRENGANYA
Health

Kigali hosts first regional inter-parliamentary forum on digital health, data governance

Saturday, November 18, 2023
A view of the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa that will provide a training ground for Rwandan and African surgeons to specialize in advanced minimally invasive surgery techniques. According to the City of Kigali, the masterplan design is underway and the proposed Kigali Health City will be built on 500 hectares in Masaka in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Govt earmarks 500ha in Masaka for Kigali medical hub

Sunday, November 05, 2023
(L-R) Arthur Germond, AFD's Director in Rwanda, French Ambassador Antoine Anfré, Richard Tusabe, Minister of State for National Treasury and Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana pose for a photo after signing a €75 million (over Rwf91 billion) loan agreement from French Agency for Development (AFD) to modernise Ruhengeri Referral Hospital, in Kigali on Monday, October 30. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda secures Rwf90bn to upgrade Ruhengeri Hospital

Monday, October 30, 2023
World Polio Day event was held in Rubavu District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Rubavu residents urged to remain vigilant as Polio circulates in DR Congo

Friday, October 27, 2023
Delegates interact after a side event of Mobile World Congress Kigali on October 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Technology

Investment experts, start-up founders talk scaling digital innovation in Africa

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Dr Sabin speaks on revolutionising the health sector with artificial intelligence, the impact of the exit of Babyl in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

Health minister Nsanzimana on AI, exit of Babyl, cutting foreign trips for treatment

Thursday, October 19, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the World Leaders’ Cancer Summit that on Monday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

First Lady urges global leaders to confront rising cancer incidence

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame, First Lady Jeannette Kagame and other delegates tour the newly inaugurated IRCAD Africa on Saturday, October 7. Photo by Village Urugwiro
Health

Masaka: Kigali's emerging 'medical city'

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Pfizer medicines and vaccines arrive in Rwanda. Photo Credit Pfizer Pfizer medicines and vaccines arrive in Rwanda. Photo Credit: Pfizer

How a digital solution is helping deliver quality medicines and vaccines to patients

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
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International

China's 74 years: A remarkable journey of fate-changing

Saturday, September 30, 2023