December 28, 2022
Africa: New Public Health Order in Africa Without Surgical Care is Incomplete
Thousands of public health leaders and clinicians from Africa and the world gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, on December 13-15, for the 2nd International Conference on Public Health… Read more »
Rwanda: Chinese Medics Treated Over 12,000 Rwandan Patients in 2022
A team of Chinese medics sent to Rwanda by their government treated over 12,291 patients this year. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Outlines Contingency Measures to Counter Future Pandemics
Speaking to The New Times, Edson Rwagasore, the Division Manager, Public Health Surveillance and Emergency Preparedness and Response at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) said the… Read more »
December 24, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda Plans to Acquire Injectable HIV/Aids Drugs
Rwanda is planning to acquire injectable antiretroviral drugs as a way of continuing to intensify the fight against HIV/AIDs in the country. Read more »
December 25, 2022
Rwanda: 57 Babies Born on Christmas in Kigali
At least 57 babies were born on Christmas 2022 in four major hospitals in Kigali and some of them instantly got the truest of Christmas names. Read more »
December 19, 2022
Rwanda: How Rwandan Diaspora Are Impacting Health and Education in Rwanda
Steffi Mushayija, a Rwandan physiotherapist originally based in Belgium, decided to stay and continue working in Rwanda after working at the Gisenyi Hospital for six months as part… Read more »
December 18, 2022
Rwanda: Bigomba Guhinduka Duo Win 10 Million to Fund Mental Health Project
After almost five years in the comedy industry, Bigomba Guhinduka duo of Etienne Iryamukuru also known as 5K and Japhet Mazimpaka on December 16, won a 10M prize from I Accelerator… Read more »
December 14, 2022
Rwanda: President Paul Kagame Honoured in U.S. for'Exemplary Response to Covid-19
President Paul Kagame earlier this week received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award from the American Academy of Achievement for "exemplary Covid-19 response". Read more »
Rwanda: American Organisation Honours Kagame for Exemplary Response to Covid-19
Earlier this week, at the American Academy of Achievement, President Paul Kagame received the 2022 Outstanding African Leadership Award for exemplary Covid-19 response. Read more »
December 10, 2022
Africa: Kagame Rallies Global Community to Mobilise U.S.$2.2 Billion to Eradicate Polio
President Paul Kagame has called for more efforts to mobilize another $2.2 billion that is left to raise toward the global polio eradication initiative. Read more »
December 11, 2022
Africa: Young People Are Key in Fixing Africa's Public Health - Officials
Young people have been called upon to take the lead in addressing Africa's public health challenges, which make the continent more vulnerable to diseases. Read more »
Rwanda: Call for Pregnant Women to Be a Priority in Fight Against Malaria - Dr Karema
Rwanda is hosting the 2nd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), where experts and stakeholders will discuss improving health care on the continent. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Rwanda: Activists Call for More Awareness About HIV Exposure Drugs
Activists in the fight against HIV/AIDs say there is need for more efforts to make people aware of Pre and post exposure prophylaxis (PEP and PrEP), a medication taken to prevent… Read more »
December 04, 2022
Rwanda: Youth Urged to Break Silence On Mental Health Issues
Aimable Twahirwa, Director General of Culture Promotion at the Ministry of Youth and Culture (MINIYOUTH) has urged young people to break silence on mental health issues because it… Read more »
December 03, 2022
Rwanda: GBV - Activists Call for Inclusivity of People Living With Disability
Activists have called for inclusivity of people living with disability, especially women, in fighting against Gender Based Violence (GBV). Read more »
December 01, 2022
Rwanda: How Smartphones Are Boosting Healthcare in Kayonza
Athanase Karemangingo, a community health care worker in Kayonza district, says he monitors 105 households in his village of Karama, Nyamirama sector. Read more »
November 24, 2022
Rwanda: NCDs Account for 44% Annual Mortality in Rwanda - Minister Mpunga
The Minister of State in Charge of Primary Health Care, Dr Tharcisse Mpunga has said that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for 44 per cent of all deaths in Rwanda but a big… Read more »
Rwanda: Parent-Child Conversations on Sexual Reproductive Health Rare - Study
A new study carried out across seven districts of Rwanda has shown that many youth are reluctant to talk to their parents about sexual and reproductive health. Read more »
November 23, 2022
East Africa: What to Expect at Regional Meet on Chronic Diseases
Preparations for the regional Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) gathering due this week, Thursday, at the Kigali Convention Centre have gained momentum, organizers have said. Read more »
November 20, 2022
Rwanda: Mental Health - How One Mother Helped Her Teen Daughter Overcome Self-Doubt
In 2018, Lise Berwadushime had a mental health crisis that evoked changes in her moods and behaviours. She says it was propelled by the fact that she had to repeat a subject she… Read more »
November 19, 2022
Rwanda: Rwanda's Commitment to Ending Cervical Cancer 'Remains Firm'
The Rwandan High Commission in the United Kingdom has reiterated the country's commitment to eliminate cervical cancer. Read more »
November 15, 2022
Africa: Kagame Makes Africa's Case At G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame has told the G20 Summit that Africa is representing its interests to address specific challenges that its people face, mostly due to external factors. Read more »
Rwanda: Antenatal Care Key in Addressing Maternal, Infant Mortality - Ministry of Health
Expectant mothers have been encouraged to prioritise antenatal care as a way of improving maternal and infant health. Read more »
Rwanda: Road Towards Health Security is Long, but Essential - Kagame
President Paul Kagame has issued a rallying call to leaders of the world's major economies at the G20 summit, to continue investing in Africa's pharmaceutical production, citing… Read more »
November 14, 2022
Rwanda: Kagame in Indonesia for G20 Summit
President Paul Kagame arrived in Bali, Indonesia on November 14, where he joins world leaders for this year's G20 summit. Read more »