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A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
Minister of State for Health Yvan Butera and Dr. Claus Runge, Chief Health Equity Officer at Bayer AG during the signing ceremonin in Kigali on Thursday, May 14. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda, German drug maker sign deal to boost access to health products

Thursday, May 14, 2026
The Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 31, 2026. Courtesy

India–Africa Forum Summit IV: A defining moment for the Global South

Thursday, May 14, 2026
A cattle herder climbs a hill in Nturo village, in Masisi Territory, North Kivu, eastern DR Congo. Photo by Teddy Mazina

In conversation: Moïse Nyarugabo on genocide ideology in DR Congo and its regional implications

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
A section of Kigali Central Business District at Imbuga City Walk in Nyarugenge District, on Monday, May 11. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Rwanda’s emerging role in global cancer innovation

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Officials and staff observe a moment of silence in honour of the victims of the Genocide against the Tutsi at Rwanda Medical Supply headquarters at Kacyiru on Friday, May 8. All photos by Kelliya Keza
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Tribute to fallen staff, recommitment to peace as RMS Ltd commemorates Genocide

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Rwandan-owned biopharmaceutical platform, AKAGERA Medicines was built to translate this philosophy into practice—advancing the discovery, development, and manufacturing of vaccines and biologics.

When the lights flicker: From aid dependency to African ownership

Thursday, May 07, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy
Health

First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026
Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
Health

Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026
Community Health Workers supply mosquito nets to residents of Fumbwe Sector, Rwamagana District this month. Photo by RBC media.
Health

Where the malaria fight begins: Inside the community health frontlines

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Vaccines and biologics need to be stored within a narrow temperature range, typically between 2°C and 8°C, from production to administration. File

The cost of cold chain failures in global health delivery

Friday, April 17, 2026
Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana and Sandoz Chief Transformation and Growth Officer Simon Goeller at the signing ceremony in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda signs medicines deal with Swiss drug maker

Thursday, April 16, 2026