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Dr Franu00e7ois Uwinkindi. Net photo.

Rwanda intensifies fight against cervical cancer

Monday, February 04, 2019
Hundreds of residents of Kigali City turned up for the bimonthly Car-Free Day where they were tested not only for different cancers but also other Non-Communicable Diseases. The Ministry of Health has urged women aged 30 years and above to have regular screenings for cervical and breast cancer. Government has recently included such checkups on the package received by Rwandans under Mutuelle de Santu00e9 insurance. Emmanuel Kwizera.

Cancer Day: Call for regular cancer screening for women

Monday, February 04, 2019
Government plans to double health posts in seven years. File.
Rwanda

Govt to double health posts in seven years

Friday, February 01, 2019
The New Times

What should the health sector focus on in 2019?

Sunday, January 06, 2019
The New Times

The risks of poor nutrition and lack of exercise

Sunday, December 30, 2018
Pollution of environment by combustible gas of cars. The transport and industry sectors are major contributors to health-damaging air pollution. Net photo.
International

Why the air you breathe could send you to the grave

Sunday, December 30, 2018
The New Times

The importance of pain control

Sunday, December 09, 2018
The average life expectancy for men in sub-Saharan Africa is 62 years while for women, itu2019s 66 years. Net photo.
Africa

Lifestyle diseases threaten lifespan in Africa

Saturday, December 01, 2018
Dr Jules Ndayisaba (L) and Joaquin Bielsa, CEO of Oshen-King Faisal Hospital (C), with other officials during the visit at the hospitalu2019s pediatrics wing. Courtesy.
Rwanda

25 children get free open heart surgery at King Faisal Hospital

Thursday, November 29, 2018
The New Times

EDITORIAL: Universal healthcare is not a dream, even in the most remote areas of Rwanda

Friday, November 23, 2018
Minister for Health Diane Gashumba (right) shares Rwandau2019s experience at a conference as Tanzaniau2019s National Health Insurance Fund Director General, Dr Bernard Konga, looks on in Kigali yesterday. Experts have called for proactive measures to achieve universal healthcare coverage in order to reverse the trend where millions of people are pushed into extreme poverty by unaffordable healthcare. Sam Ngendahimana.
Rwanda

Experts: Universal health cover will reduce burden on economy

Thursday, November 22, 2018
The New Times

How effective are strategies for non-communicable disease prevention?

Friday, November 16, 2018