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According to the World Health Organization, over 430 million people worldwide live with disabling hearing loss, including millions of children. Up to 60 percent of hearing loss in children is preventable.
Wellness

Ear infections, loud noise linked to hearing loss: Here's how you prevent it

Tuesday, March 03, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva addresses residents of Gatenga Sector in Kicukiro District during the monthly community work, known as Umuganda, on February 28. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges vigilance against deadly illicit alcohol

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Volcanoes Community Resilience Project (VCRP) is delivering visible economic and social gains, particularly for farmers working on steep, high-altitude land in Nyabihu and Musanze districts.
Featured

Featured: Major resilience project begins paying off for north-west Rwanda communities

Friday, February 27, 2026
Minister of Local Government Dominique Habimana gives a certificate of appreciation to a resident of Rutunga Sector during the celebration of the 25th Anniversaire of Mituelle
Health

Minister Habimana clarifies what Mutuelle de Santé reforms mean for contributors

Thursday, February 26, 2026
EU Ambassador to Rwanda Belén Calvo Uyarra and Dr Loko Abraham, CEO of RMS, join participants for a group photo during the handover ceremony in Kigali on February 23
Featured

Featured: New distribution trucks to enhance Rwanda’s medical supply chain

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Communities pay their saved Mutuelle premiums through the Irembo platform. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

How low-income earners pool resources to pay Mutuelle premiums

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Celestin Niyonsaba, a resident of Rusera Cell in Kabarondo Sector, Kayonza District, speaks with the media on February 24. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Featured

A lifeline at 25: How Mutuelle saved lives and family assets

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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Health

Vox pop: What Mutuelle de Santé means to ordinary Rwandans

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Patients, mostly beneficiaries of Mutuelle, wait in the outpatient department of Butaro Hospital in Burera District, accessing various healthcare services. Photos by Kellya Keza.
Health

Mutuelle turns 25: Patients, doctors and families reflect on life-changing impact

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A nurse receives an expectant mother for antenatal services at Ngeruka Health centre in Bugesera District. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

Banks, insurance companies required to contribute to Mutuelle de Santé

Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during the 20th edition of Umushyikirano on February 5. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Imihigo must evolve to accelerate innovation future

Tuesday, February 24, 2026