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Residents wade through a flooded residential area due to heavy rains that ravaged the country on May 2-3,2023. Germain Nsanzimana
Health
Climate change linked to low life expectancy, says WHO
Sunday, August 17, 2025
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Health
A doctor’s take on Rwanda's new mandatory liability insurance
Saturday, August 16, 2025
Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health
Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets
Friday, August 15, 2025
Christians during the Assumption Day mass in Kibeho. Sam Ngendahimana
Religion
Rwandans mark Assumption Day with call to repentance
Friday, August 15, 2025
Research revealed that ultraprocessed foods cause heart disease, obesity
Health
Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity
Tuesday, August 12, 2025
It is now seven months after Rwanda introduced injectable PrEP, a preventive drug for people without HIV.
Health
Rwanda to expand access to HIV preventive injection
Sunday, August 10, 2025
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Kigali hosts youth camp blending basketball and life skills
Friday, August 08, 2025
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy
Health
Why breastfeeding support is crucial for working mothers
Friday, August 08, 2025
Daniel Generation School (DGS), a new Christian-based learning institution, will open on September 10 in Kagugu, Gasabo District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
Omega Church to open new Christian school
Thursday, August 07, 2025
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health
What new health law means for patients, doctors and families
Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File
Health
Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda
Monday, August 04, 2025
Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.
Health
Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis
Sunday, August 03, 2025
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Health
Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early
Saturday, August 02, 2025
Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File
Health
How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule
Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health
Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC
Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health
WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Rev. Fr. Rafael Simbine Junior, the Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) speaks during an interview with The New Times on Monday, July 28. Photo by Kellya Keza
Religion
African Catholic bishops meet in Rwanda for key assembly
Monday, July 28, 2025
Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.
Health
Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds
Monday, July 28, 2025

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