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Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda needs to take the fight against NCDs beyond hospitals

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.
Rwanda

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 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
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable diseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1,2025. Courtesy
Wellness

Why more young Rwandans are developing high blood pressure

Friday, August 07, 2026
Officials inaugurate the 2026 BK Wellness Festival at Kigali Car Free Zone on Wednesday, July 29. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Bank of Kigali launches wellness festival to promote healthier workplace

Thursday, July 30, 2026
A healthcare worker tests a young man for COVID-19. Today’s health challenges demand solutions that reach far beyond the walls of a hospital. File

Why Rwanda’s health workforce needs more than clinical skills

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Dr Eulade Rugengamanzi, a clinical oncologist and Director General of Butaro Level II Teaching Hospital
Health

Oncologist warns of rising stomach cancer in young people

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana guides American philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre on Tuesday, July 21. Courtesy

Bill Gates visits Rwanda’s health intelligence centre

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Rwandans participate in a past event to raise awareness about palliative care. File.

Why better palliative care matters in Rwanda’s health system

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Addressing MPs, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that Rwanda needs at least 3,000 hospital beds to ease pressure on health facilities across the country. Dan Gatsinzi.
Health

3,000 hospital beds needed to end overcrowding, says health minister

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Access Bank Rwanda officials and AVEGA Agahozo leaders pose at AVEGA Head office. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Access Bank Rwanda Plc supports AVEGA mobile clinic to deliver care to Genocide widows

Friday, June 26, 2026
Doctors perform a kidney transplant procedure during the launch of kidney transplant surgery services at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali, on May 28, 2023. Courtesy photo.
Health

Kidney transplants performed in Rwanda pass 100 mark

Monday, June 22, 2026