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Masaka hospital in Kicukiro District has received new medical equipment worth Rwf30 million. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi

PHOTOS: Masaka hospital gets new surgical equipment

Friday, April 10, 2026

A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.

Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 2026

A volunteer tries to help a trauma victim of 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi at Murambi Genocide memorial in Nyamagabe . Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

Over 2,600 trauma cases recorded in 2025, support systems improve

Friday, April 03, 2026

Rwanda officially introduced a long-acting injectable Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) HIV prevention drug, on January 3. COURTESY

Two-month HIV prevention injection set for nationwide rollout

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Female students in plumbing class during a practical exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. Major water resources projects will now be required to ensure that at least 30 per cent of their workforce is made up of women. Sam Ngendahimana

Women to take at least 30% of jobs in water projects

Monday, March 30, 2026

Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with the Founder of Rotary Club Kigali Virunga, Cally Alles Joseph at the Silver Jubilee celebration held on March 28 at the Radisson Blu Hotel and Kigali Convention Centre. All photos by Craish BAHIZI

PHOTOS: Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga celebrates silver jubilee with fundraising for medical equipment

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Supportive relationships can make difficult moments feel manageable, while tense or distant ones can deepen stress and emotional strain. Photo by Kellya Keza

Connected or drained? How relationships affect your mental health

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Mental health: Recognising signs before stress builds

Saturday, March 28, 2026

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Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026

Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File

Most traditional healers in Rwanda not genuine — Health Minister

Friday, March 27, 2026

Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses a joint sitting of Parliament to present government activities under the “citizen-centred approach” on Thursday, March 26. Courtesy

PM unveils plan to improve medicine access for Mutuelle users

Thursday, March 26, 2026

PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Rwanda will host the 13th Africa Society for Blood Transfusion (AfSBT) Congress in 2028.

Rwanda wins bid to host African blood transfusion congress

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy

World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

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Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Patients wait for medical services at Kamanyana Health Post in Burera District.

How 200 health posts ended up in wrong locations

Saturday, March 21, 2026

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Tooth decay affects one in three children

Saturday, March 21, 2026

A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026

The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026