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RBC health experts during an outreach program to conduct a research on the new mosquitoes in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

We cannot afford to rest on our laurels in fight against malaria

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
A women sleeping in mosquito net as a way to prevent Malaria in her family. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwanda’s new malaria control strategy detects 30% more unreported cases

Monday, June 23, 2025
Igitondo cy'isuku, the initiative launched in February 2022 dedicates one hour weekly to cleaning activities that address health challenges facing local communities.
Environment

Igitondo cy'isuku: How one hour of community service is driving change

Sunday, June 22, 2025
A pregnant woman undergoes a medical check-up in Kigali. Ngendahimana.
Women

New hope for mothers with sickle cell disease as WHO unveils life-saving guidelines

Saturday, June 21, 2025
US Food and Drug Administration
Health

WHO guidelines for 6-month HIV prevention drug to be released in Kigali

Friday, June 20, 2025
Students wash their hands at GS Kicukiro in 2021. Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and save lives. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why clean hands shouldn't be a crisis habit

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
‘Altitude sickness’ is a set of symptoms that occur when people are at a high altitude, i.e. elevations of about 1,500 metres

The unknown dangers of high-altitude living

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
A view of Detroit Dark Red Beetroot farm, one of the varieties that Jean Pierre Munyemana grows Rubavu and Nyabihu districts in the Western Province. Courtesy
Society

Don't discard beetroot leaves, they're great, say nutritionists

Sunday, June 08, 2025
Cross-border traders at La Petite Barriere, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. File photo
Health

12 African countries agree to intensify cross-border collaborations to tackle disease outbreaks

Saturday, May 24, 2025
A veterinarian inspects a vaccination dose of swine erysipelas in Kivumu Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Rutsiro intensifies efforts to fight swine disease, boost pig farming

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which too much protein is passed in the urine, resulting in puffiness over the face, and tiredness.

What you need to know about nephrotic syndrome

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.
Health

What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat

Saturday, May 17, 2025