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Health researchers collect mosquito samples to monitor the resurgence of malaria cases, in Bugesera District on April 25, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

What’s driving malaria resurgence in Rwanda?

Tuesday, January 07, 2025
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana urged for redoubled efforts to effectively deal with malaria on Saturday, January 4. Courtesy
Health

Minister urges redoubled prevention efforts as Malaria cases surge

Saturday, January 04, 2025
The car-free day of November 24 was dedicated to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) awareness as Rwanda joined the world in wrapping up the 2024 AMR awareness week. Courtesy photo

Young healthcare professionals: A frontline force against antimicrobial resistance

Saturday, December 21, 2024
A panel discussion at the National Dialogue on November 21. The meeting brought together experts, policymakers, and practitioners in mental health to explore strategies for advancing mental health care in Rwanda.

Resilience-oriented therapy, a promising approach to addressing mental health

Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Mental health work focuses on counselling women. The treatment included ROT intervention, delivered in a group setting through 24 therapy sessions over three months, followed by six weeks of follow-up. Photo Courtesy
Featured

New group-based intervention effective in addressing mental health, strengthening psychological resilience

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The percentage of people holding discriminatory attitudes toward individuals living with HIV has significantly decreased, now hovering around or below 10%.
Health

HIV-related stigma decreases in Rwanda - report

Monday, August 19, 2024
An alarming spread of unvetted information on outbreak of Mpox in Rwanda has highlighted the critical issue of health misinformation on social media.

Combating health misinformation on WhatsApp

Thursday, August 08, 2024
Paracetamol and local herbs were the most commonly used self-prescription drugs.

Before you self-prescribe, get the facts right

Wednesday, July 24, 2024
A nursing graduate, among the youth on a mission to educate and raise awareness on HIV, tests a Rwamagana resident
Health

Rwamagana youth lead fight against HIV stigma, new infections

Friday, June 21, 2024
A resident undergoes HIV test in Kigali. The Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) programme was introduced by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in partnership with the Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RPP+) in 2021. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Featured

“Undetectable=Untransmittable”: A game-changer in Rwanda’s HIV prevention, treatment course

Thursday, June 20, 2024
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Editorial

As a community, we can reduce the cancer burden

Wednesday, June 05, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024