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Rwanda Biomedical Centre health experts conduct mosquito research during an outreach program in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

When data heals: How Africa is building shared intelligence for climate and health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Rising temperatures, wildfires, extreme weather, and increasing air pollution from climate change pose major global health risks, with experts emphasizing the need for reliable data to monitor impact and adaptation strategies. Net Photo
Health

New pilot project to track how climate change drives disease

Monday, December 08, 2025
A worker conducts air pollution test at Ndera Automobile Inspection Centre on Saturday, November 22. Courtesy
Editorial

Clean air is not a privilege for the few but a right for all

Monday, November 24, 2025
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks to an official while taking his own car for inspection at Ndera Automobile Inspection Centre on Saturday, November 22.
Rwanda

Spike in respiratory illnesses prompts emissions test drive

Sunday, November 23, 2025
A beneficiary of the this clean cooking initiative after receiving stove. BPR Bank Rwanda Plc has concluded a financing facility to DelAgua Health Rwanda to support the financing of a landmark clean cooking initiative.
Featured

PRESS RELEASE: BPR Bank Rwanda strengthens Green Financing leadership to support clean cooking for 200,000 rural households

Friday, November 14, 2025
Minister of State for Infrastructure, Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, observes a gas emission testing demonstration at the Remera Automobile Inspection Centre on Friday, November 1. Courtesy.
Editorial

Clean air is not a privilege; it is a right

Monday, November 03, 2025
A visitor enjoys the calm beauty of Nyandungu Wetland, part of Rwanda’s green vision.
Environment

How Nyandungu is leading Rwanda’s long-term vision to use green spaces for health and well-being

Monday, October 20, 2025
Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
International

US blocks UN agreement on tackling chronic diseases

Sunday, September 28, 2025
Visitors tour a segment of Nyandungu Eco-Park where native trees have been planted. At least 50 percent of all trees planted in Rwanda’s urban areas should be native species. Courtesy
Environment

Govt sets new guidelines to boost native trees in cities

Tuesday, August 26, 2025
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025
A vehicle that employs modern technologies to sweep and clean dirty roads in Kigali City. Courtesy
Environment

Kigali’s smart street-cleaning revolution driven by innovation and dignity

Thursday, June 19, 2025