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Immaculee - and her neighbors can now enjoy fetching clean water on a public water tap installed just metres from her home in Karongi, western Rwanda
Featured

FEATURED: Water For People celebrates access to clean water for over one million people in Rwanda

Monday, February 05, 2024
By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.
Health

Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

Saturday, February 03, 2024
The New Times

Are you using antibiotics wisely?

Thursday, February 01, 2024
Some of young teen girls who are victims of unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)
Editorial

Teenage pregnancy: Time to openly discuss alternative solutions

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Dr Piet Noë, an ophthalmologist and ophthalmic surgeon, and the founder and owner of Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital , screening Evariste Kagambage, 64, a resident of Musenyi sector, Bugesera District, at the hospital in Runda. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Health

PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Residents undergo a mass testing exercise during the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District on Tuesday, January 30. Courtesy
Health

NTDs reduction is a long journey but progress is almost 60% – RBC

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
On January 30 every year, people everywhere come together to observe World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day.

Will the next pandemic come from NTDs?

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
A doctor treats a patient at Masaka Hospital.Rwanda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day (WNTDD) on Tuesday 30, January. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

World NTDs Day: A look at common diseases in Rwanda

Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
The New Times
International

Abortion bans lead to 64,000 rape-related pregnancies in US: study

Monday, January 29, 2024
Participants during a walk to sensitise people about palliative care services at CHUB hospital in Huye District. File
Health

Understanding palliative care; why a mindset change is needed to address gaps

Monday, January 29, 2024
The Minister of Youth and Arts, Dr Abdallah Utumatwishima speaks during the just concluded 19th National Dialogue Council (Umushyikirano) on January 24. Courtesy
Health

Timely conversation: Minister triggers discussion on access to contraceptives for young people

Saturday, January 27, 2024