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Every year on October 18, World Menopause Day is celebrated to increase awareness of menopause and the available support options for enhancing health and well-being.
Health

World Menopause Day: Identifying the signs

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers her remarks during the World Leaders’ Cancer Summit that on Monday, October 16. Courtesy
Health

First Lady urges global leaders to confront rising cancer incidence

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Experts during an interaction session the use of AI. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Technology

How AI, frontier tech is fuelling Africa’s digital transformation

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Pfizer medicines and vaccines arrive in Rwanda. Photo Credit Pfizer Pfizer medicines and vaccines arrive in Rwanda. Photo Credit: Pfizer

How a digital solution is helping deliver quality medicines and vaccines to patients

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
State Minister Dr Yvan Butera with other delegates follow a presentation during a vaccine cold-chain symposium in Kigali, on Monday October 9. The symposium intends to demonstrate the preservation of vaccines through the cold chain and ensure that they can be able to reach beneficiaries in their right conditions. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Cold chain symposium explores vaccine preservation, delivery

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
President Macky Sall and Bill Gates talk about innovative solutions to address healthcare challenges in Africa at the 9th Grand Challenges Annual Meeting in Dakar. COURTESY
Health

Gender equality remains key to achieving universal healthcare — AU Chair

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Specialists work inside IRCAD Africa, the centre of excellence in Kigali’s budding, health hub in Masaka sector in Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Health

Explainer: How Rwanda’s next-gen surgery works

Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Residents undergo a mass screening of non-communicable diseases in Kigali . Lifesten Health is making a real difference in people’s lives, giving information on non-communicable diseases. Photo: Craish Bahizi

Lifesten Health: Revolutionising NCD management through tech innovation

Friday, October 06, 2023
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Education

World Teachers’ Day: Visually impaired educator on serving country through teaching

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Parents feed their children at an early childhood development centre in Nyamasheke. Insufficient nutrition during this crucial period can result in long-term health implications, such as stunted growth, weakened immune systems, and poor cognitive development. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI

Weighing in on Rwanda's child nutrition: A tale of two extremes

Thursday, October 05, 2023
Two ladies during interact through sign language in Muhanga District .Photo by EmmanuelNtirenganya
Women

Why sign language is key in sexual and reproductive health services

Wednesday, October 04, 2023