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A medic shows how the newly installed machine functions inside the Radiotherapy cancer centre at Rwanda Military Hospital, in Kanombe. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda set to launch cervical cancer elimination plan

Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Kigali residents undergo a mass testing exercise of non-communicable disease. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Eight key benefits of cutting sugar in your body

Saturday, January 04, 2025
Kenyan President William Ruto is leading tributes for deceased veteran volleyball legend Janet Wanja who died Thursday, December 26, after a battle with cancer-courtesy
Africa

Ruto leads tributes as Kenyans mourn deceased volleyball star Janet Wanja

Friday, December 27, 2024
The celebration featured a festive lunch, gift presentations, and other activities.
Religion

Charity takes centre stage as Rwandans celebrate holidays

Thursday, December 26, 2024
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros praised Rwanda's commitment to eliminating cervical cancer by 2030
Rwanda

WHO commends Rwanda’s efforts to eliminate cervical cancer

Monday, November 18, 2024
A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient in Rwanda. It is a serious disease that poses a significant threat to women’s health worldwide. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwanda, Sweden reaffirm partnership in fight against cervical cancer

Sunday, November 17, 2024
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organisation

For the first time, the elimination of a cancer is within our reach

Sunday, November 17, 2024
The three-day summit attracted healthcare professionals from across the continent to explore ways to realise the potential of innovations like artificial intelligence, the Internet of things, robotics, drones, and blockchain to tackle Africa's most pressing health challenges.
Health

Can AI unlock Africa’s healthcare bottlenecks?

Thursday, October 31, 2024
Participants during Ulinzi Walk at Breast Cancer Awareness campaign in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Breast cancer awareness: A guide to self-examination

Saturday, October 26, 2024
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Women

From cancer survivor to climate advocate: Umutoniwabo’s journey to empower the earth

Monday, October 21, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise of Non-Communicable diseases during Car-Free Day. The Global Week for Action on NCDs, runs from October 15 to October 22. Courtesy
Health

Tackling Rwanda’s NCDs epidemic: A call to action

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Nicotine is the primary agent in regular cigarettes and e-cigarettes, and it is highly addictive.
Health

Don’t be duped, e-cigarettes are as addictive, dangerous as traditional cigarettes, says health official

Saturday, October 19, 2024