November 15, 2023
Rwanda: YB Foundation Launches Campaign for Cancer Awareness
YB Foundation, an initiative dedicated to preserving the legacy of the late musician Yvan Buravan, is set to kick off a cancer awareness campaign in Bugesera District on Friday,… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda On Track to Achieve Zero Malaria in 2030
Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has announced that it targets to achieve 'zero malaria' in 2023 following a significant decline in the infection-related cases, according to… Read more »
November 13, 2023
Rwanda: Chemotherapy Could Be Covered By Public Health Insurance in All Treatment Centres
It is possible that cancer treatment may be covered by the community-based health insurance, Mutuelle de Santé, making it more affordable for cancer patients, The New Times… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda's Grace Mutesi Scoops Laureate Award for Cervical Cancer Fight
Rwandan-born Grace Mutesi on Thursday, November 9, was honoured among the 2023 award-winning Laureates by Fondation L'Oréal and UNESCO for her scientific work in preventing… Read more »
November 08, 2023
Rwanda: What Climate Change Means for Public Health
Climate change refers to a long-term alteration in the Earth's weather patterns and climate systems, typically occurring over decades to centuries. In recent times, many of the… Read more »
Rwanda: After Hitting Global Target, Rwanda Sets Eyes On Achieving 100 Percent HIV Treatment
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target set by the Joint United Nations Programme on… Read more »
November 06, 2023
Rwanda: An Overview of Breast Cancer Through an Oncologist's Lens
One morning in 2019, Marie-Claire Nshongore woke up to a sharp pain in her left breast, one she had never felt before. The pain remained constant and gradually intensified over… Read more »
November 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Should Consider Manufacturing ARVs - Expert
Rwanda should consider manufacturing ARVs since they are a lifelong treatment for patients, yet there is no guarantee that foreign partners will continue providing them to the… Read more »
November 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Nurses, Midwives Explore New Avenues to Supplement Income
Nurses and midwives in Rwanda have launched the "Care Connect App," a platform aimed at offering part-time employment opportunities, enabling them to provide home and hospital care… Read more »
Rwanda: Health Ministry Mulls Major Changes as NCDs Surge in Rwanda
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is working to introduce new changes in healthcare so that more attention will be paid to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) since they have overtaken… Read more »
November 01, 2023
Rwanda: More Rwandans Complained of STIs in 2023
An increased number of Rwandans sought medical attention for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 2023. Read more »
October 29, 2023
Rwanda: University of Kigali Pays Health Insurance for Over 500 Kigali Residents, Participates in Umuganda
Officials and students of University of Kigali (UoK), on Saturday, October 28 participated in community work (Umuganda) in Kigali and reached out to 566 needy residents in… Read more »
October 23, 2023
Rwanda: How Rwandan Doctor Started Telehealth Platform to Tackle Teen Pregnancy, SRH
In 2020, Following a Covid-19 lockdown, Dr Jerome Nshimiyimana encountered a young girl who was pregnant. Notably, she was both deaf and visually impaired. Read more »
October 20, 2023
Rwanda: MPs Want Hearing Aids Covered By 'Mutuelle De Santé'
The high cost of hearing aids restricts access to assistive devices for those who need them to improve their aural faculty, according to Members of Parliament, and the National… Read more »
October 19, 2023
Rwanda: World Breast Cancer Day - Oncologists Talk Self-Examination, Why Women Are More Vulnerable
World Breast Cancer Day is observed on October 19 every year to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection and treatment, and support those affected by the… Read more »
Rwanda: Youth in Digital Health Share Experiences, Advocate for Greater Inclusivity
Young leaders and representatives of digital health organizations on Thursday, October 19, convened in Kigali to discuss the imperative of amplifying youth representation in the… Read more »
Rwanda: New Study Links Red Meat Consumption to Higher Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A new study led by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that consumption of red meat, including processed and unprocessed red meat, was strongly… Read more »
October 16, 2023
Rwanda: Report Reveals Factors Affecting Employees' Mental Well-Being
A report from Mental Health Hub, a mental health organisation in Rwanda, has revealed that 30.1 per cent of employees in private and public institutions are experiencing… Read more »
October 14, 2023
Rwanda: Rwandan Doctors Mull Project to Detect Genes With Potential Cancer Risks
Rwanda will soon be able to detect people at risk of developing breast and prostate cancer based on their genes, according to the Minister of Health. Read more »
October 10, 2023
Rwanda: Newly Launched 'Youth-Friendly' Mental Health Campaign to Focus On Prevention
A new 'youth-friendly' national mental health campaign was unveiled on October 10, coinciding with World Mental Health Day, in response to the increasing prevalence of mental… Read more »
Rwanda: Artificial Intelligence to Revolutionise Healthcare Systems - Minister Nsanzimana
Rwanda sees massive potential in Artificial Intelligence (AI) to revolutionise the healthcare systems, allowing the country to bridge gaps with innovations that save lives with… Read more »
October 05, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Receives Vital Antimalarial Medications Worth Over Rwf450 Million
Rwanda Medical Supply (RMS) has made a procurement of over 150,000 doses of antimalarial medicines, Artemisinin-based Combination Therapy (ACTs), valued at more than $370,000 (over… Read more »
October 04, 2023
Rwanda: Why Sign Language is Key in Sexual and Reproductive Health Services
More than 30,000 Rwandans live with hearing disabilities, and yet the use of sign language is still low. This hinders, among others, their access to Sexual and Reproductive Health… Read more »
October 01, 2023
Rwanda: Heart Diseases - Parents, Medics Urged to Pay Attention to Early Signs in Children
Families and grassroots healthcare service providers have been urged to pay attention to signs of heart diseases among children in order to provide the necessary treatment. Read more »
September 26, 2023
East Africa: Calls Grow for Research Funding to Address Health Challenges in the Region
Health experts have pointed out the need to invest in research work, as part of the resources needed to find solutions to persistent health challenges in East African countries. Read more »