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A doctor conducts an eye screening test at Kibagabaga Hospital on October 8, 2020. Speaking at an eye-health event on Thursday, May 5, Dr Tharcisse Mpunga, the State Minister for Primary Health Care, said that health facilities in the country offer services ranging from screening and correcting refractions to surgeries. Experts in eye treatment have called for more efforts to sensitise Rwandans about eye health. / Photo: Dan Nsengiyumva.
Rwanda

Rwandans tipped on eye health

Friday, May 06, 2022
Minister for Health Dr Daniel Ngamije delivers remarks during the launch on May 4.He said that the launched programs will contribute to the National strategy of health professionals and have a target to train the next generation

New training programmes expected to boost health sector

Thursday, May 05, 2022
A group photo of trainers and trainees after the opening session on May 4. Photos: Craish Bahizi.
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FEATURED: WHO experts tip Rwandan officials on importance of clean household energy

Thursday, May 05, 2022
A child washes her hands at Early Children Development Center. Prioritizing hygiene among children played a big role in fighting malnutrition in Huye District. WASH facilities have improved the health status of children. / Dan
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FEATURED: How hygiene facilities are preventing malnutrition among children in Huye district

Tuesday, May 03, 2022
Youth carry fresh pineaples from Ngoma pinapple plantation in Eastern Province. At least 20,000 youth and 15,000 women will be engaged in value-added activities related to agriculture. Photo: Sam Ngendahimana.
Business

Rwanda to benefit from $25m initiative for climate resilient crop varieties

Monday, May 02, 2022
Elevanie Mukamazimpaka a mother of four residing in Nyarusange village, Nyamagana cell, Ruhango sector in Ruhango district.
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How malnutrition has decreased among children under two in Ruhango district

Sunday, May 01, 2022
A volunteer comforts a trauma victim during a past commemoration event at Murambi Genocide Memorial in Nyamagabe District.

Genocide denial: A trigger calling for justice to protect survivors-mental health expert

Sunday, May 01, 2022
The outgoing Representative of FAO in Rwanda, Gualbert Gbehounou (2nd right) was received by Speaker of Parliament Donatille Mukabalisa, together with two Deputy Speakers Edda Mukabagwiza and Sheikh Musa Fazil Harerimana, for a farewell visit, April 28, 2022. / Courtesy photo
Rwanda

Outgoing FAO boss backs Rwanda on agri-tech, integrated farming

Friday, April 29, 2022
The newly revamped networks extension at mpanga water treatment plant.
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FEATURED: Muhanga and Ruhango residents upbeat as WASAC tackles water challenges

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Delegates pose for a group photo during the Africa Wide Science Technology and Innovation Conference in Kigali on April 26. The two-day conference is under the theme u201cDeepening Conversations to strengthen the role of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) in transforming agriculture and food systems in Africa.u201d / Photo by Craish Bahizi

Africa mulls innovations to reduce reliance on food import

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
SACCO teller serves a customer at Kacyiru SACCO. / Craish Bahizi

Ejo Heza: What is in it for the elderly?

Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Health workers during the Hepatitis testing exercise on the World Hepatitis Day at Remera health center in Kigali on July 28, 2021. Dan Nsengiyumva

Is Rwanda on track to win hepatitis battle?

Monday, April 25, 2022