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Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File photo
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Why inaction could raise cancer deaths in Africa to 1m per year

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Rwandan surgeons together with American surgeons carry out a transplant surgery on a patient at King Faisal Hospital (KFH) (courtesy).
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Kidney transplants now covered under Mutuelle de Santé – RSSB

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Inside Cancer Care at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Courtesy
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The rigours of cancer treatment: Insurance companies urged to pay more to help patients

Monday, February 12, 2024
Patients wait for services at Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
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Banks, insurance firms to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé as government looks to increase scheme services

Wednesday, February 07, 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
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Cancer, kidney transplant services to be covered under Mutuelle de Santé

Monday, February 05, 2024
By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.
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Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

Saturday, February 03, 2024
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PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Dr. Maniragaba urges people to listen to and understand their bodies and seek treatment early. PHOTOS BY CHRISTIANNE MURENGERANTWARI
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An overview of breast cancer through an oncologist’s lens

Monday, November 06, 2023
Every year on October 18, World Menopause Day is celebrated to increase awareness of menopause and the available support options for enhancing health and well-being.
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World Menopause Day: Identifying the signs

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the World Leaders’ Cancer Summit that on Monday, October 16. Courtesy
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First Lady urges global leaders to confront rising cancer incidence

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY
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Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Specialists work inside IRCAD Africa, the centre of excellence in Kigali’s budding, health hub in Masaka sector in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
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Explainer: How Rwanda’s next-gen surgery works

Tuesday, October 10, 2023