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Visitors tour a segment of Nyandungu Eco-Park where native trees have been planted. At least 50 percent of all trees planted in Rwanda’s urban areas should be native species. Courtesy
Environment

Govt sets new guidelines to boost native trees in cities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Dorothée Uwimana, chairperson of the Rwanda Pensioners' Association, speaks to journalists in January 2023. Photo by Emmanuel Ntirenganyay
Rwanda

Retirees upbeat as pension benefits increase by 61%

Friday, August 22, 2025
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Health

Africa Medical Supplier closes inaugural Rwf5bn bond with full subscription

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Wetlands serve as a habitat for snails that host the parasites that cause bilharzia. People working is such areas are encouraged to always wear protective gear like long rubber boots.

How Bilharzia is still a concern for rural children in Rwanda

Saturday, August 16, 2025
Research revealed that ultraprocessed foods cause heart disease, obesity
Health

Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Female students during a session on reproductive health in Gisagara. File
Health

What Rwandans say about newly passed health services bill

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Workers at Rwanda's Nyakabingo, Africa's largest producer of Tungsten. A new deal between Rwanda and DR Congo is expected to see the two countries partner in the mining sector.
Economy

Rwanda-DR Congo: New deal for major economic partnerships in pipeline

Saturday, August 02, 2025
A backhoe loader carries soil at a mining site in Rwamagana. Fuel-powered machines used in construction and farming will soon be subject to carbon emissions testing starting August 18, according to REMA. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Environment

Fuel-powered construction, farming machinery to undergo emission testing

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File
Health

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.
Health

Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds

Monday, July 28, 2025