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Six Rwandan nurses and midwives received the DAISY Award for excellence in clinical skill and compassionate care on Tuesday, May 12, in Kigali during International Nurses Day celebration.
Health

Nurses call for specialised training, better pay and support

Saturday, May 16, 2026
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
Emery Habumugisha of Kibagabaga Level Two Teaching Hospital is among six Rwandan nurses and midwives who received the DAISY Award for excellence in clinical skill and compassionate care. Courtesy
Health

Six Rwandan nurses, midwives receive international recognition

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Dr. Zhang Xiaohong, one of the 19 specialists from the 26th Chinese Medical Team, on duty at Masaka Hospital. The team, comprising 19 specialists, has treated about 5,000 patients in just two months.
People

Inside Chinese clinic offering free treatment in Kigali

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 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
Heads of State and Government pose for a photo at the African Union summit on Saturday, February 14. Courtesy
Editorial

African leaders must walk the talk on maternal health

Monday, February 16, 2026
A construction site where works to upgrade the hospital are currently taking place.
Health

Rwf6bn revamp underway at one of Gatsibo’s oldest hospitals

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
The newborns will receive the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine on time, including babies born at home or outside health facilities. Courtesy
Health

What to know about Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

Monday, January 05, 2026