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RAB has suspended livestock movement in Kanama, Nyakiliba and Kanzenze Sectors of Rubavu District following a Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak
Agriculture

Foot-and-Mouth disease outbreak confirmed in Rubavu

Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rwanda has approved BioUcenta™, a lower-cost drug similar to Lucentis® (ranibizumab), to treat diabetic macular edema
Health

Rwanda FDA approves Africa’s first affordable eye drug

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Following the completion of a water supply project by Water For People, students are now accessing clean water. Courtesy
Health

‘Everyone Forever’: The clean water project keeping girls in school, boosting health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025
Farmers sort their rice produce in Bugarama wetland in Rusizi District. Courtesy

World Food Day 2025: Let us be better together

Thursday, October 16, 2025
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Society

Harvard alumnus Dr. Ntizimira on rethinking palliative care in Africa

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Banana farmer Evariste Mutibagirana harvests bananas from his farm in Karenge Sector, Rwamagana District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Biotech research offers new hope for Rwanda’s banana farmers

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
Workers inside the Rwanda Health Intelligence Centre at the official launch on April 3, 2025 in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

What to know about Rwanda's new AI lab for healthcare delivery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks during the fourth edition of the Africa Health Tech Summit, taking place at Kigali Convention Centre from October 13-15. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Africa in urgent need of digital health solutions - experts

Monday, October 13, 2025
Rwanda Patriotic Army fighters during the Liberation War in 1990s. File

1993: How RPF's withdrawal from captured territory surprised even its sympathisers

Monday, October 13, 2025