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Sam Tuzabonimana is soft-spoken but focused. He is on his way to fulfilling his dream of becoming a dental surgeon. (Photo/Evan Frilingos)

A student’s freedom to dream benefits his country

Friday, August 14, 2026
Girls listen to an advisor on reproductive health during an event to mark AIDS Day in Ndera Sector in Gasabo in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

If mothers don’t have the answers, who will teach the daughters?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Students pose for a group photo during an awareness campaign on bilharzia and neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). File
Health

Rwanda rolls out five-year strategy to fight neglected tropical diseases

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Bill Gates and other delegates at the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Butaro on Wednesday, July 22. RBA
Health

Bill Gates in Butaro for dialogue on maternal, child health

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy
Health

Paul Farmer remembered for expanding healthcare in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Rwandans participate in a past event to raise awareness about palliative care. File.

Why better palliative care matters in Rwanda’s health system

Saturday, July 11, 2026
Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) medical personnel conduct eye screenings at Nyagatare Hospital during the nationwide free medical outreach campaign under the Defence and Security Citizen Outreach Programme 2026. The initiative concluded on July 4 at Munini Hospital in Nyaruguru District as Rwanda marked the 32nd Liberation Day (Kwibohora 32). According to the statistics, more than 30,000 people across the country received free treatment for various illnesses, including over 8,000 patients who benefited from services at Munini Hospital. Courtesy.
Rwanda

The meaning of liberation, rewritten in sight and dignity

Monday, July 06, 2026
A gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, July 1, 2026. (Xinhua/Huang Jingwen)
Politics

Explainer: Why has the CPC remained vibrant after 105 years?

Friday, July 03, 2026
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Isoko y’Ubuzima brings clean water, sanitation to over 369,000 Rwandans

Saturday, June 27, 2026
A pig farmer carries package delivered by Zipline. The firm has helped improve pig farming through drone-facilitated artificial insemination.
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Visible from space: New studies show Zipline’s expanding impact beyond healthcare

Friday, June 26, 2026
MTN Rwanda worked hand in hand with the Kigese community to renovate the maternity ward at Kigese Community Health Center. Courtesy

This month, MTN Rwanda turned its attention to healthcare at community level

Thursday, June 25, 2026