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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee

Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana breifs journaalists on Marburg virus disease (MVD) situation on Sunday. Courtesy

Marburg virus: Vaccine development underway

Thursday, October 03, 2024

Five patients who had been suspected of contracting Marburg virus disease have tested negative. File

Five patients test negative for Marburg virus, 410 contacts under monitoring

Thursday, October 03, 2024

The death toll from the Marburg virus increased to 11 after one person dies from the disease on Wednesday, October 2. Courtesy.

Marburg virus: 11 fatalities reported as seven new cases are confirmed

Thursday, October 03, 2024

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World No Alcohol Day: 10 ways alcohol is destroying your life

Wednesday, October 02, 2024

A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

How Rwanda’s family planning methods transformed maternal, child health

Tuesday, October 01, 2024

Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District. The government is distributing the first-ever comprehensive Rwandan Sign Language Dictionary (RSLD).

Rwanda starts distributing sign language dictionary

Saturday, September 28, 2024

Faculty members of the Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) and the graduating class of 2024 (front row) pose for a group photo after completing their four-year residency in Kigali on Friday, September 27. Courtesy Photo

Rwanda’s eye care workforce reaches 30

Saturday, September 28, 2024

A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali. Craish Bahizi

Ten strategies to ensure inclusivity for people with hearing, visual impairments

Saturday, September 28, 2024

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says that WHO is scaling up its support and will work with the government of Rwanda to stop the spread of Marburg virus disease.

Marburg: WHO says to scale up support to Rwanda in virus fight

Saturday, September 28, 2024

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What you should know about Marburg virus disease

Friday, September 27, 2024

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Rwanda confirms Marburg outbreak, steps up preventive measures

Friday, September 27, 2024

Health worker conducts Mpox vaccination activity in Rubavu District. According to RBC, Rwanda has confirmed six cases of mpox to date. Courtesy

How is Rwanda faring in fight against mpox?

Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024

Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024

The Ministry of Health on September 19 announced that it launched an mpox vaccination campaign for health workers, cross-border business operators, hospitality workers, and other high-risk groups. Courtesy

RBC confirms two new mpox cases, says sexual contact main driver of virus

Friday, September 20, 2024