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Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda needs to take the fight against NCDs beyond hospitals

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Dr Adonay Gebreslassie, during an interview at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Rwanda

Meet Ethiopian oncologist building a career in cancer care in Rwanda

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Officials launch a campaign during the annual high-level national stakeholders’ advocacy meeting on prevention and control of NTDs and WASH integration. Courtesy
Health

Renewed call to tackle neglected tropical diseases from grassroots

Friday, August 14, 2026
Girls listen to an advisor on reproductive health during an event to mark AIDS Day in Ndera Sector in Gasabo in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

If mothers don’t have the answers, who will teach the daughters?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana interacts with doctors at the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB).
Health

CHUB: How new cancer centre is bringing care closer to patients

Thursday, August 13, 2026
An Ambucycle responder heads out to provide emergency care, helping medical professionals reach patients faster. Courtesy.
Health

Ambucycle: Bringing emergency care closer, one motorcycle at a time

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File
Health

Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
Graduates celebrate during Our Sisters’ Opportunity (OSO)’s fifth graduation ceremony in Gakenke District on August 6. Courtesy photo.
Featured

OSO graduates young women, turning skills into renewed prospects

Saturday, August 08, 2026
President of Uganda Museveni meets with AU Facilitators on the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) peace process on February 3, in Kampala. Courtesy

The Great Lakes paradox: Three decades of diplomacy without durable peace

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File
Environment

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 2026
Craft workers produce handmade goods at a community workshop. The Canvas Home Small Grants programme supports artisan groups seeking to expand production and improve market access. PHOTO-COURTESY OF Christian Mbanza
Education

Seven scholarships, grants and fellowships for Rwandans

Wednesday, July 29, 2026