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Participants take part at the inaugural Kigali Cancer Walk, which brought together Rotarians, government officials, health professionals, private-sector representatives. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Editorial

The fight against cancer needs all of us

Monday, August 10, 2026
The Rotary Club of Kigali Virunga during Car Free Day mass sports in which they raised $50,000 towards a $5 million campaign to procure Rwanda’s first Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scanner.
Rwanda

Rotary raises $50,000 towards $5m cancer scanner

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Inside NBG factory's store in Gasabo District. Authorities seized products worth more than Rwf2.6 billion and imposed fines of nearly Rwf360 million countrywide. Courtesy
Rwanda

Products worth Rwf2.6bn seized as crackdown on illicit alcohol widens

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Residents meet with social affairs officials for a registration exercise under Imibereho Social Registry System in Nyabinoni Sector in Muhanga District. File 
Rwanda

360,000 claims in new social registry handled since 2024

Monday, August 03, 2026
Children eat food during a baby naming ceremony known as 'kurya Ubunnyano'. File

When a child removes the family name

Monday, August 03, 2026
Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy
Housing

Asbestos phaseout set for completion in 2027

Monday, August 03, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana during a guided tour of Iwawa Rehabilitation Centre
Rwanda

Minister Habimana urges Iwawa rehab trainees to shun illicit brews

Sunday, August 02, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026