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Dr Eulade Rugengamanzi, a clinical oncologist and Director General of Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital
Health

Oncologist warns of rising stomach cancer in young people

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana guides American philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre on Tuesday, July 21. Courtesy
Health

Bill Gates visits Rwanda’s health intelligence centre

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
A woman and her new born at Kirehe Hospital in eastern province. File

Why are we still blaming women for infertility?

Monday, July 20, 2026
Inside Nyabugogo abattoir in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Meat prices disrupted amid Rift Valley Fever outbreak

Sunday, July 19, 2026
Rift Valley Fever affects sheep, goats and cattle and humans can get infected. FILE
Agriculture

What to know about Rift Valley Fever as Rwanda responds to latest outbreak

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Experts say that prolonged loneliness and social isolation can trigger chronic stress, which increases the body’s production of stress hormones that are harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Health

How loneliness increases risk of heart disease

Saturday, July 18, 2026
The City of Kigali and Rotary Club officials pose for a group photo during the launch of the Kigali Cancer Walk 2026 on July 15.
Health

City of Kigali, Rotary launch $5m drive for SPECT cancer scanner

Thursday, July 16, 2026
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme, which aims to improve hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Hypertension in women: The silent threat after menopause

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million a year by 2050.Courtesy
Health

Cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050, WHO says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Not all menstrual pain is normal: Why women deserve better answers

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Rwandans participate in a past event to raise awareness about palliative care. File.

Why better palliative care matters in Rwanda’s health system

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Addressing MPs, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that Rwanda needs at least 3,000 hospital beds to ease pressure on health facilities across the country. Dan Gatsinzi.
Health

3,000 hospital beds needed to end overcrowding, says health minister

Thursday, July 09, 2026