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Dr Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana was among the first to respond when Roni Moshe suffered cardiac arrest at the hospital in Tel Aviv in July. Courtesy
Career

Rwandan surgeon saves life of Israeli man who suffered cardiac arrest

Friday, August 14, 2026
Sam Tuzabonimana is soft-spoken but focused. He is on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a dental surgeon. (Photo/Evan Frilingos)

A student’s freedom to dream benefits his country

Friday, August 14, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with doctors at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Health

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

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 2026
Doctors conduct a surgery operation . Rwanda currently has about 180 surgeons serving a population of more than 14 million people.
Health

A closer look at efforts to close the gap of surgical care

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Doctors perform plastic surgery during a week-long outreach at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) concluded on Friday, April 24.. Courtesy
Health

Over 42 patients get plastic surgery at CHUK in one week

Friday, April 24, 2026
Medics at the opening of modern intensive care unit (ICU) rooms and operation theatres at Kibungo Level Two Teaching Hospital.
Health

Ngoma: Residents welcome new ICU, operation rooms at Kibungo Hospital

Friday, March 20, 2026
King Faisal Hospital has performed Rwanda’s first minimally invasive operation to replace a damaged valve in the heart, a procedure that helps restore normal blood flow. Courtesy
Health

King Faisal performs first minimally invasive heart surgery

Friday, March 20, 2026
Dr. Isabelle Mukagatare; Head of Department of Biomedical Services at Rwanda Biomedical Centre during the interview (L), Dr Mukagatare interacts with a Lab technician at RBC. Photos: Emmanuel Dushimimana
Women

Rejected, but not defeated: How one woman helped build Rwanda’s diagnostic systems

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
The New Times

Surgical education in Rwanda: From an academic standpoint

Saturday, February 28, 2026
Prof. Dr. Richard Gurgel from the University of Utah led the team that performed the sugery at King Faisal Hospital.

One refugee child’s impact on hearing care in Rwanda

Friday, February 20, 2026
Prof. Martin Nyundo, the Head of Clinical Services at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health

Rwanda’s surgical journey from scarcity to life-saving care

Saturday, February 14, 2026