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Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda, described how religious leaders are working to promote health and combat HIV through the Rwanda Interfaith Council on Health (RICH). Craish Bahizi
Religion

How faith leaders are helping end HIV stigma in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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
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
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health

Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection

Sunday, August 10, 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
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
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Health

Why Rwanda is beefing-up support for people aging with HIV

Saturday, July 26, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
Health

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.
Health

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi
Health

Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15
Health

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025