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Immaculee - and her neighbors can now enjoy fetching clean water on a public water tap installed just metres from her home in Karongi, western Rwanda
Featured

FEATURED: Water For People celebrates access to clean water for over one million people in Rwanda

Monday, February 05, 2024
Renowned American preacher Pastor Warren sent a recorded video message to delegates at Rwanda Day, in Washington DC, on February 3, 2024, saying Rwandans, especially the youth, need to espouse a fighting spirit to make sure their country attains development. Courtesy
Rwanda

Pastor Rick Warren tips Rwandan Diaspora on supporting homeland

Sunday, February 04, 2024
This photo taken on Jan. 31, 2024 shows the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Africa CDC has gained acclaim for its contribution to bettering public healthcare in Africa as it marked its seventh anniversary. (Photo by Michael Tewelde/Xinhua)
Health

Seven years on, Africa CDC wins acclaim for safeguarding people's health

Friday, February 02, 2024
Goats rummage through a heap of garbage. Somalia is the latest African country to ban single-use plastics. PHOTO- DENNIS ONSONGO
Environment

Somalia joins Rwanda, Kenya in banning single-use plastics

Friday, February 02, 2024
Clockwise: Alexis Ngabo Karegyeya, Christian Intwari, Hope Azeda, King Ngabo and Jemima Kakizi. Courtesy photos.
Art

What heroism means for Rwandan creatives

Thursday, February 01, 2024
The workshop aims to evaluate successful strategies and identify areas for improvement in the implementation of digital health initiatives. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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FEATURED: AQS hosts workshop to explore transformative power of digital health solutions

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
Health

NTDs reduction is a long journey but progress is almost 60% – RBC

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Project Coordinator, Moise Nkurunziza presenting the impacts of the project to the society in Kigali on January 26. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Preventive approach critical to end sexual and gender-based violence – officials

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
On January 30 every year, people everywhere come together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Will the next pandemic come from NTDs?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital.Rwanda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) on Tuesday 30, January. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

World NTDs Day: A look at common diseases in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 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