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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
A child undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process in Remera. Kellya Keza
People
Digital ID: How children's info will be updated until age 16
Residents undergo a e-Indangamuntu registration process at at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Technology
Nine days left for digital ID registration in Kigali
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
Health
World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda
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Health
Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection
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Health
Tooth decay affects one in three children
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health
Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%
People with disabilities and the elderly are receiving support to register for the new digital national ID, from their home. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health
People with disabilities can register for digital IDs at home
King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy
Health
King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery
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Religion
Muslims reflect on Ramadan, share plans for Eid al-Fitr
Muslims around the world will celebrate Eid al-Fitr on Friday, May 20. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Religion
Eid al-Fitr: How muslims celebrate the end of Ramadan
Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda. Craish Bahizi
Economy
Mufti Sindayigaya raises Middle East concerns ahead of Eid celebrations
A resident in Remera undergoes e-Indangamuntu registration process at a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photo by Kellya Keza
Technology
What to know about digital ID for foreign nationals
Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET
Health
Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer
Residents undergo e-Indangamuntu registration process at  a digital national ID registration site at ADEPR Church Remera in Nyabisindu in Kigali. Photos by Kellya Keza
Technology
Digital IDs: How registration is progressing so far
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
Health
Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
Health
How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro and Joanna Bichsel, KASHA’s Founder sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
RSSB partners with KASHA to enable digital access to medicines for RAMA members
Winnie Kananura Muyumbukazi works with athletes to help them overcome these struggles. Courtesy
Women
One woman carves out a career in sports psychology coaching

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