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Donatha Mujawamariya, an ophthalmology nurse conducts eye screenning at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital. Photo by Willy MUCYO
Women

Closing the gender gap in Rwanda’s health sector

Monday, March 18, 2024
n a 2022 report by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), it was revealed that stroke-related deaths in Rwanda escalated from the seventh position in 2009 to the third in 2019. File
Health

Stroke: What’s behind rising occurrence in young adults?

Friday, March 15, 2024
Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. File

Fast food culture may be convenient, but it’s affecting public health

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Minister of State for Health, Yvan Butera, delivers remarks during a panel discussion at the AU Summit on February 17. Courtesy  
Health

It is important to scale up vaccine production in Africa — Minister Butera

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Some residents jogging at Nyarutarama running track in Gasabo District. The 2.4 kilometers long track aims to revolutionize the sporting experience and promote physical fitness in Kigali. Courtesy

Who owns the streets of Kigali? Embracing non-motorized modes of transport

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File photo
Health

Why inaction could raise cancer deaths in Africa to 1m per year

Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Inside Cancer Care at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Courtesy
Health

The rigours of cancer treatment: Insurance companies urged to pay more to help patients

Monday, February 12, 2024
Participants during a walk to sensitise people about palliative care services at CHUB hospital in Huye District. File
Health

Understanding palliative care; why a mindset change is needed to address gaps

Monday, January 29, 2024
Some of the 40 Ambulances donated by Embassy of Belgium to Rwanda on September 24, 2020. Rwanda is set to acquire 200 ambulances so as to enhance medical response. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwanda to acquire 200 ambulances for enhanced healthcare delivery

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
(L-R) Minister of Trade and Industry, Jean Chrysostome Ngabitsinze, Minister of Interior Alfred Gasana and Minister of Sports Aurore Mimosa Munyangaju during Umushyikirano at Kigali Convention Centre on Tuesday, January 23. About 1,500 delegates are attending the National Dialogue Council . PHOTOS BY DAN KWIZERA
Politics

PHOTOS: Economic resilience, unity and youth leadership on agenda as Umushyikirano kicks off

Tuesday, January 23, 2024
The 19th National Dialogue Council Umushyikirano, will take place on January 23 and 24. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Politics

Umushyikirano2024: National dialogue to discuss development, unity

Saturday, January 13, 2024
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana inaugurates the new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory in Remera Campus in 2023
Health

UR to triple medical students’ intake as Rwanda seeks to increase health personnel

Thursday, January 11, 2024