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Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient on February 8. Courtesy

Epilepsy caregivers need care too

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
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World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
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Tuberculosis: 5–7% of patients die due to late detection

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
A doctor uses ePOCT+, the app tested to reduce antibiotic prescriptions in children, during the trial.
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Digital app slashes antibiotic use from 71% to 25%

Saturday, March 21, 2026
Every year, on March 20, the world celebrates World Oral Health Day. This year’s theme is, “A Happy Mouth is a Happy Life'.

A happy mouth is a happy life

Friday, March 20, 2026
Photodynamic therapy uses a light-sensitive compound and laser light to destroy infected cells. INTERNET
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Scientists develop treatment that could prevent cervical cancer

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File
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Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Most patients living with hepatitis B and C in Rwanda are missing crucial liver cancer screenings. Courtesy
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Missed liver cancer screenings put hepatitis patients at risk - study

Sunday, March 15, 2026
L-R: Elias Nambaje, a kidney transplant recipient and advocate for kidney health awareness; and Dr. Florence Sibomana, a senior programme officer on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at PATH, an NGO promoting health equity.
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How a kidney transplant saved Nambaje’s life

Saturday, March 14, 2026
Vestine Hategekimana
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Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
A dentist while treating a patient in Kigali. File

Oral health is not a luxury, it is a necessity

Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Carbohydrates are considered as macronutrients, mainly composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen and are the main source of energy for the body, right down to cellular level. 

Know about healthy carbs

Monday, March 09, 2026