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Health

Tooth decay affects one in three children

Saturday, March 21, 2026
An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.
Health

Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care

Friday, March 20, 2026
Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET
Health

Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Most patients living with hepatitis B and C in Rwanda are missing crucial liver cancer screenings. Courtesy
Health

Missed liver cancer screenings put hepatitis patients at risk - study

Sunday, March 15, 2026
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
Health

Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026
RSSB CEO Regis Rugemanshuro and Joanna Bichsel, KASHA’s Founder sign the agreement in Kigali on Wednesday, March 11. Photos by Craish Bahizi
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RSSB partners with KASHA to enable digital access to medicines for RAMA members

Friday, March 13, 2026
Company registration in Rwanda is complete in 24 hours. Craish BAHIZI

What makes “a Good Company" in Rwanda?

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rwanda has started using a new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Gardasil 9, in four districts to broaden protection against virus types that cause cervical cancer. Courtesy
Rwanda

Cervical cancer: Rwanda rolls out new HPV vaccine

Monday, March 09, 2026
The first edition of the expo took place in Kigali from March 7 to 8. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Ecobank empowers women entrepreneurs at HerAfrik Business Expo

Monday, March 09, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Officials launch the new initiative that targets at least 100 people per day to access free early screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Courtesy
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Featured: Mobile clinic targets 30,000 with free diabetes, cancer, HIV screening annually

Wednesday, March 04, 2026
The New Times

Building resilient and inclusive health systems for rare diseases in Africa

Saturday, February 28, 2026