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A healthcare worker administers a pneumococcal catch-up vaccine to a baby in the village of Kandaor, BO district, Sierra Leone, on June 13, 2011. The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) reported that this condition accounted for 16% of consultations across all health centers. Photo courtesy
Health

World Pneumonia Day: Rwanda ramps up fight against leading child health threat

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A photo of the closing with trainees holding their certificates (Photo by Prince Emmanuel Mwenimana)

Gardens for Health International (GHI) empowers leaders to combat child malnutrition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
The National Union of Disability Organizations in Rwanda (NUDOR) praised a new bill proposing access to reproductive health services, including contraception, for teenagers aged 15. Photo Courtesy
Rwanda

Disability advocacy group backs bill on contraception for 15-year-olds

Monday, November 11, 2024
Bathrooms can pose serious safety risks, particularly for children, elderly people or individuals with mobility issues
Society

10 simple tips on minimizing risks of bathroom falls

Sunday, November 10, 2024
A patient pictured during a medical check-up for chinese traditional medicine, currently 30 patients have recieved the treatment
Health

Chinese medics offer free care to Rwamagana residents

Friday, November 08, 2024
Winnie Mutesi and her husband with their newborn baby at Hospital La Croix du Sud in Kigali, on December 25. Reproductive technologies mean fertility treatments and procedures that assist couples with difficulties conceiving children. File Photo
Rwanda

Surrogacy: Six key proposals in new bill

Thursday, November 07, 2024
Nsabimana was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Oda Nsabimana: From survivor to advocate for Breast cancer awareness

Wednesday, November 06, 2024
Fruit bats have been identified as the primary source of the Marburg outbreak in Rwanda. Internet photo
Rwanda

Health minister on why killing Marburg spreading bats is no solution

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
 Medics participate in a medical drill on epidemic preparedness at King Faisal Hospital, on October 17, 2022. The successful discharge of the last infected patients highlights the strength of the country's healthcare system. Photo courtesy.
Editorial

Marburg may be behind us but continued vigilance is of utmost importance

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses the journalist during a press conference in Kigali on November 4. Photo Courtesy
Health

Health minister explains why Marburg survivors must remain vigilant, prevent transmission

Monday, November 04, 2024
A positive Marburg test. Rwanda confirmed the outbreak of the virus in the country in September.

Marburg outbreak: Once again, Rwanda’s resilience, leadership shine through

Sunday, November 03, 2024
Josue Mugisha, a Rwandan sculpture during "La corrida" exhibition launch at Envision Gallery. Photos by Frank Ntarindwa
Art

Rwandan sculptor blends art with social reflection in maiden exhibition

Sunday, November 03, 2024