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Rwanda’s aging HIV population needs special attention - experts

Monday, December 01, 2025
Rwandan fitness instructor Phocas Kagorora is aiming to set a new African record for step aerobics by completing 11 uninterrupted hours of activity-courtesy

Rwandan fitness instructor chases Africa’s aerobics record

Monday, November 24, 2025
Kigali residents undergo a mass testing during Kigali Car Free Day. Since November is Diabetes Awareness Month. File

Diabetes in my family: Lessons I wish everyone knew

Monday, November 24, 2025
Dr. Menghis Bairu (2nd-L), the Vice Chairman of Cure Blindness Project, and Katherine Overbey (3rd-R), the CEO of the global NGO, meet with Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana (C), Rwanda’s Minister of Health, with their delegation on November 14, 2025 in Kigali. Courtesy
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Health ministry in ambitious push to train more eye specialists

Sunday, November 23, 2025
Geraldine Trada (left) and her mother Tracy Mutesi co-founded the foundation to tackle the scourge diabetes is. Photos: Courtesy.
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From grief to action: A mother and daughter’s fight against diabetes in Rwanda

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Residents destroy illicit beverages produced by Agahebuzo Drinks Processing Ltd in Nsinda Cell, Rwamagana District. Courtesy.
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Deadly cocktails: Inside Rwanda’s crackdown on toxic homemade brews

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Health centres across Rwanda are set to strengthen early screening and care for persons with albinism as part of a national effort to reduce skin cancer cases. Emmanuel Dushimimana
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Health centres to expand cancer screening for persons with albinism

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Philippa Kibugu Decuir, founder of BCIEA, speaks during the Breast Cancer Awareness campaign at Green Hills Academy in Kigali on Saturday, November 1. All photos by Craish Bahizi
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I&M Bank joins Ulinzi Walk to champion breast cancer awareness

Sunday, November 02, 2025
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Rwanda explores partnerships with Chinese genomics research institutions

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
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Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025
A lab expert works at Kacyiru Hospital. Genomics is the study of an organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes and their interactions with each other and the environment. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
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Genomics could help Rwanda tackle cancer, NCD burden: experts

Monday, October 27, 2025
Dr. Joseph Mucumbitsi, a consultant pediatrician and cardiologist, addresses delegates during the dissemination of “EAC Regional Strategic Framework for Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases (2024–2030),” on Friday, October 17, in Kigali. Courtesy
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Political will key to tackling NCDs in East Africa, say health experts

Sunday, October 19, 2025