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Kigali residents take part in Car Free Day mass sport. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Did you know physical exercise can reduce stroke risk by up to 45%?

Monday, September 28, 2026
NBA Africa Chief Executive Officer Clare Akamanzi speaks at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, on August 26. Courtesy
AFCON 2023

Akamanzi urges Africa to treat sports as a major economic opportunity

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Burundian-Rwandan coach Gilbert Kanyankore has died at the age of 72.File
Football

Former APR, Rayon and Vital’O coach Kanyankore dies aged 72

Sunday, July 26, 2026
Medical experts caution that prolonged hospital stays and extensive diagnostic investigations are not always necessary. File.
Health

Questions mount over hospital admissions, prescriptions and rising healthcare costs

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Delegates from different countries follow a session during the Physiotherapy Africa Region Conference 2026 in Kigali on June 5.
Health

For patients facing long journeys, technology offers hope – and new challenges

Saturday, June 06, 2026
Robert Twongyeirwe, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on May 26. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Life after stroke: Former educator’s recovery journey

Monday, June 01, 2026
Dr. Zhang Xiaohong, one of the 19 specialists from the 26th Chinese Medical Team, on duty at Masaka Hospital. The team, comprising 19 specialists, has treated about 5,000 patients in just two months.
People

Inside Chinese clinic offering free treatment in Kigali

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Rwanda's national football teams physiotherapist Patrick Rutamu (in white jersey) assesses Gilbert Mugisha's injury during a past match. Courtesy photo
Football

Meet Patrick Rutamu: The man who keeps Rwandan players on their feet

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health

Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025
People assisting people with disabilities as they board a public bus in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Disability groups push for delayed prosthesis insurance coverage

Monday, September 22, 2025
Sauna bathing, a centuries-old Finnish tradition known for its health benefits, is now widely offered in Rwanda, especially in Kigali. Courtesy
Wellness

Saunas aren’t safe for everyone – experts

Saturday, May 31, 2025
Dr Celestin Mutuyimana, a clinical psychotherapist and founder of Baho Smile Institute, a psychotherapeutic and research centre in Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Rwandan psychologist discovers new stress disorder affecting married women

Tuesday, April 22, 2025