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Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana guides American philanthropist Bill Gates during his visit at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre on Tuesday, July 21. Courtesy
Health

Bill Gates visits Rwanda’s health intelligence centre

Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Patients admitted at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Addressing MPs, Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana said that Rwanda needs at least 3,000 hospital beds to ease pressure on health facilities across the country. Dan Gatsinzi.
Health

3,000 hospital beds needed to end overcrowding, says health minister

Thursday, July 09, 2026
WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo. Courtesy
Health

WHO trials new Ebola treatments in DR Congo

Friday, July 03, 2026
A flooded wetland at Masaka in Kicukiro District in April 2023. Courtesy
Environment

Govt pitches $86m climate disaster financing plan

Thursday, July 02, 2026
The Minister for Emergency Management (MINEMA), Maj Gen (Rtd) Albert Murasira addresses senators on Monday, June 29. Photos Courtesy
Security

Locally developed lightning arresters set for testing

Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Rubavu residents wade through a flooded street in 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Parliament clears Rwf207bn for disaster response

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Nyabugogo taxi park will be upgraded. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Parliament approves over Rwf140bn for urban mobility development

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Prime Minister Nsengiyumva, virtually participated in the High-Level Meeting of African Heads of State, Governments and Partners on the Ebola Outbreak on June 16. Courtesy
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges African-led health systems amid Ebola outbreak

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
A blood donor interacts with a health expert after completing the donation exercise.
Health

How a lifeline for hospital blood supply was built

Saturday, June 13, 2026
The fire broke out around 9am, collapsing the ceiling of the restaurant.
Rwanda

Fire guts Tic Tac hotel in Kacyiru

Friday, June 05, 2026
The Rwanda Space Agency's teleport has received Tier 3 Certification from the World Teleport Association (WTA), making it the first fully certified facility of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Rwanda's teleport becomes first fully certified facility in Sub-Saharan Africa

Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Health ministers from East African Community (EAC) member states will hold an extraordinary virtual meeting on June 1 and 2 to discuss a coordinated response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
Health

EAC ministers to meet over Ebola outbreak

Sunday, May 31, 2026