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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
Health

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
Health

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

Sunday, March 29, 2026
The New Times
Health

Why oral health drive has shifted focus to schools

Saturday, March 28, 2026
A panel discussion at the fifth edition of the International Francophone Book Meeting in Kigali is taking place from March from 25-28.
Rwanda

Rwandan writers take stage at Francophone book meeting

Friday, March 27, 2026
The New Times
Crime

How Karongi maternal death case changed emergency care

Friday, March 27, 2026
Some of the traditional healers who were arrested by Rwanda Investigation Bureau in 2024. File
Health

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
Health

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
Health

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient on February 8. Courtesy

Epilepsy caregivers need care too

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
Health

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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The New Times
Health

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

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
Health

Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026