Rwanda: 'Baho Neza' Pilot Phase Concludes

The collaborative project 'Baho Neza', under the guidance of the Imbuto Foundation, Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), and Ministry of Gender and Family Promotion (MIGEPROF),… Read more »

Rwanda: Stunting - Officials Optimistic 2024 Reduction Targets Can Be Met

Despite the pressing timeline, officials from the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) and related institutions maintain optimism about meeting the 2024 stunting reduction targets. Read more »

Rwanda: Rwanda FDA Bans Over 20 Herbal Medicines Over Substandard Quality

The Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority (Rwanda FDA) has banned 22 herbal medicines that fail to meet safety and quality standards. Read more »

Rwanda: Kigali Hosts First Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Digital Health, Data Governance

The first East African Community (EAC) Annual Inter-parliamentary Forum on Sexual Reproductive Health (SRH) or Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH)… Read more »

Rwanda: Malaria Prevalent in Southern Province - Report

The Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has shed light on the regions grappling with high occurrences of malaria, highlighting the Southern Province as the most prevalent to the… Read more »

Rwanda: Shifting Focus From Curative to Preventive and Promotive Health

In the evolving landscape of healthcare, a paradigm shift from curative to preventive and promotive health strategies has become increasingly imperative. This transition represents… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »