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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, Chairman and Chief Curator, speaks about AI in healthcare, financing digital health, scaling African innovation and continental collaboration. Hotos by Elvis Ndateba
Technology
Nsengimana: Africa must build AI, unlock financing and scale health innovation
Omukama Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I was crowned as King of Tooro on Tuesday, September 29. Photo by Uganda Media Centre
Africa
Uganda's Tooro Kingdom crowns new king
A worker carries out spraying as part of a malaria prevention campaign in Bugesera. File
Health
Malaria incidence on decline as govt targets high-burden areas
The film recently premiered at the 15th edition of the Filmambiente Festival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which is ranked among Latin America’s major environmental film festivals.
Cinema
‘Umuganda’ documentary takes Rwandan tradition to international audiences
More than 5,900 delegates are expected in Kigali for the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, which will begin from September 30 to October 2.  Courtesy
Health
Over 5,000 expected in Kigali for Africa HealthTech Summit
A study conducted in Rwanda between May and June 2024 found that 91.8 per cent of 159 patients surveyed experienced psychological stress.
Health
The hidden toll of prolonged stress on physical and mental health
Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma is the new King of Tooro. File
International
Former colleagues recall new Tooro King’s time in Rwanda
The newly elected Archbishop Manasseh Gahima of the Anglican Church of Rwanda (EAR) during an interview. Courtesy
Religion
New Anglican Archbishop Gahima sets out priorities
Henriette Umukundwa
Education
Two top performing students talk their aspirations
The New Times
Economy
Rwanda to prioritise large-scale, flagship projects in new 25-year policy
Panelists from UNICEF and the media during a breakfast dialogue on children’s rights and welfare in Kigali on September 18.
Education
More media space needed for children’s voices - experts
More than 600,000 women have been screened for cervical cancer as Rwanda expands early detection efforts toward 2027. NetPhoto   
Women
Over 600,000 women screened in cervical cancer drive
A health worker speaks with a pregnant woman and her husband at Mubumba Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. September is observed as Sexual Health Awareness Month. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health
Breaking the silence around sexual and reproductive health
Tooro Prince David Kijanangoma Araali died on Tuesday, September 15.
International
Uganda: Brother to new Tooro King dies
Ambassador Joseph Mutaboba.
Education
Amb. Mutaboba urges authors to write, preserve Africa’s stories
Outgoing Anglican Archbishop Laurent Mbanda (left) has described his successor Manasseh Gahima as a humble man who knows how to relate with people.
Religion
“He is humble, relates well with people”: Mbanda on Archbishop-elect Gahima
The late King Oyo of Uganda's Tooro Kingdom.
Culture
Uganda mourns King Oyo at farewell Mass
The New Times
Interview: Outgoing Archbishop Mbanda reflects on 8 years leading Anglican church

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