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Children attend a pre-school class at Munini model village located in Nyaruguru District. PHOTO/FILE

Back to school: The health checks parents should not skip

Monday, August 31, 2026

A view of the newly expanded Masaka Hospital in Kicukiro District on Friday, August 28. The new facility has a capacity will have 837 beds, making it the largest hospital complex in Rwanda. Photos by Craish Bahizi

PHOTOS: CHUK to begin relocation to newly expanded Masaka Hospital

Friday, August 28, 2026

(L-R) Christine Mushimiyimana, Charlotte Mukamurenzi, Epimaque Hakizimana, Dr Etienne Ntabanganyimana. Photo by Elvis Ndateba Mico

The daily challenge of raising a child with Type 1 diabetes

Friday, August 28, 2026

Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) contingent of 20 medical personnel participated in the 6th EAC Armed Forces Civil-Military Cooperation (CIMIC) Week. Courtesy

PHOTOS: RDF medical contingent takes part in EAC armed forces CIMIC week

Thursday, August 27, 2026

World Health Organisation has declared that five African countries are now polio-free. Courtesy

WHO declares five African countries polio-free

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

A mother takes care of her new born at Kirehe Hospital. File

Beyond the ‘baby blues’: The hidden struggles of new mothers

Monday, August 24, 2026

Officials launch a campaign during the annual high-level national stakeholders’ advocacy meeting on prevention and control of NTDs and WASH integration. Courtesy

Renewed call to tackle neglected tropical diseases from grassroots

Friday, August 14, 2026

Thierry Murangira, the spokesperson for the Rwanda Investigation Bureau (RIB), addresses participants at the dialogue. Photos by Mico Elvis Ndateba

Sports community urged to support campaign against alcohol abuse

Friday, August 14, 2026

Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with doctors at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).

CHUB: How new cancer centre is bringing care closer to patients

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni speaks at at the celebration of International Youth Day on Wednesday August 12. Courtesy

Avoid drugs, build useful skills, minister tells youth

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

An Ambucycle responder heads out to provide emergency care, helping medical professionals reach patients faster. Courtesy.

Ambucycle: Bringing emergency care closer, one motorcycle at a time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File

Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Workers destroy substandard alcoholic beverages seized by police and local authorities across Rulindo District’s 17 sectors on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

All you need to know about disposal of ethanol, illicit alcohol

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Inkundamahoro Building in Kigali reopened on Tuesday, August 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi

Inkundamahoro Building reopens as sanitation fixes are underway

Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Veterinarians treat a dog at New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, Kigali. Courtesy

Inside Kigali’s specialised hospital for dogs and cats

Monday, August 10, 2026

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Inkundamahoro Building closed over sanitation issues

Saturday, August 08, 2026

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Rwandans back crackdown on illicit alcohol

Saturday, August 08, 2026

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Beyond the bottle: Healthier ways to heal emotional pain and lift your mood

Saturday, August 08, 2026

The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 2026

Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana addresses artistes and stakeholders in Music industry on the effect of alcohol on Tuesday, August 5. Craish BAHIZI

Experts explain how illicit alcohol causes blindness, organ damage

Wednesday, August 05, 2026