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Women who attended the event during cervical and breast cancer screening in Bugesera. Courtesy
Health

Inside Rwanda’s push to eliminate cervical cancer ahead of WHO targets

Friday, August 15, 2025
Dr. Charles Berabose, Director of Sexually Transmitted Infections and Other Blood-Borne Infections at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC).
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate Hepatitis B by 2030 - RBC

Wednesday, July 30, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dr Alexis Muderevu, the new president for the 2025-2026 term, delivers his remarks
Health

Rotary Club Kigali president pledges support for healthcare, green energy

Friday, July 11, 2025
Esophageal cancer is emerging as an increasingly serious health concern in Rwanda, with new cases persistently rising over the past five years.
Health

RBC warns of late diagnosis as esophageal cancers nearly double in 5 years

Friday, July 11, 2025
Claver Irakoze installed as the new Rotary Club Kigali Mont Jali by the outgoing president Freddy Mutanguha.
Rwanda

New Club Rotary Mont Jali president pledges youth focus, stronger impact

Wednesday, July 02, 2025
The International Albinism Awareness Day is marked under the theme Demanding our rights on June 13.
Health

Persons with albinism at increased risk of skin cancer amidst cream delays

Saturday, June 14, 2025
Alexandre Mugwaneza was referred to a doctor at Rwanda Cancer Centre (RCC) at Rwanda Military Referral and Teaching Hospital, in Kanombe, where he began treatment in January 2021.
Health

Men over 45: ‘Even if you feel fine, get screened since early prostate cancer detection can save your life’ – medic

Saturday, April 26, 2025
Participants during an awareness campaign on Breast Cancer in Kigali.

Projected global rise in breast cancer by 2050 is a call to action

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds.
Health

Low carb diets may increase colorectal cancer risk, study finds

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Access Bank Rwanda Plc, through its W Initiative, has partnered with RBC to provide free breast cancer screenings as part of its International Women’s Day celebrations. Courtesy
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FEATURED: Access Bank Rwanda, RBC collaborate to offer free breast cancer screenings

Tuesday, March 25, 2025
In 2020, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) launched a campaign to eliminate cervical cancer by 2027. Courtesy
Health

How far has Rwanda gone in eliminating cervical cancer?

Saturday, March 22, 2025