August 10, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Looks to Quadruple Healthcare Workforce
The Ministry of Health plans to multiply the healthcare workforce by fourfold within the next four years. The move is intended to address a shortage of nurses and midwives across… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Rwanda: From Labour Ward to the Farm - Dr Nyirinkwaya's Retirement Journey
On a hot sunny morning, we set off to meet one of the most famous names in Rwanda's health sector - so renowned that his hospitals are generally known by his surname, rather than… Read more »
East Africa: DR Congo - East African Community Troops Help Woman Deliver
Kenyan troops under the East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) on Saturday, August 5, while on patrol in Kibumba, in Nyiragongo Territory, North Kivu Province attended to a… Read more »
August 02, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Surpasses Global Exclusive Breastfeeding Average
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent, above the World Health Organization's global average of 44 percent. Read more »
Rwanda: Medical Doctor on the Need to Boost Pediatric Surgery
The zeal to see children healthy, and put a smile on their parents' faces after successful surgeries is what enthuses Axelle Aimee Nduwimana to wake up every single day to execute… Read more »
Rwanda: Fathers Say Their Role in Exclusive Breastfeeding Paying Off
Breastfeeding can be a huge boon for an infant's health, aiding immunity, overall well-being, and parental bonding. Pediatricians recommend exclusively breastfeeding a child for at… Read more »
July 31, 2023
Rwanda: World Breastfeeding Week - Five Things to Know
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is an annual celebration that is held every year from August 1 to August 7. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) more than half a billion… Read more »
July 30, 2023
Rwanda: Scientists Warn of Malaria in Northern Province As Temperatures Rise
The usually cold Northern province of Rwanda faces an alarming risk of increased malaria cases as temperatures rise, warns Faustin Munyazikwiye, Deputy Director General of the… Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Game Changer Steps to Africa's Public Health Order in the Land of 1000 Hills
In 2022, Rwanda hosted a youth pre-conference prior to the second International Conference on Public Health in Africa. This year the youth pre - conference to be hosted in Zambia… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Rwanda: Global Initiative Founder on Championing Women's Reproductive Health Rights
In the ongoing battle for women's reproductive health rights and the fight against HIV, acknowledging the intersectionality of various issues is crucial. Read more »
July 24, 2023
Rwanda: Over 2 Million Children to Receive Polio Jab
The government on Monday, July 24, launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2, following reported cases of the disease in neighboring African countries,… Read more »
July 21, 2023
Rwanda: NCBA Rwanda CEO Calls for Mental Health Integration to Empower Women
The Chief Executive Officer of NCBA Rwanda, Lina Mukashyaka Higiro, highlighted the importance of promoting not only women's voices, choices, and power, but also integrating mental… Read more »
July 20, 2023
Africa: Tower of Light - Rwanda's Historic Odyssey as Africa's First Host of Women Deliver Conference
In the heart of Kigali, Rwanda, history unfolded as the vibrant city played host to the Women Deliver Conference--the first of its kind in Africa. Beyond mere symbolism, this… Read more »
Rwanda: Evaluating Rwanda's Progress in Addressing Women's Sexual and Reproductive Health
The progress Rwanda has made in promoting and implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies, programmes, and commitments has gained widespread recognition. Read more »
Rwanda: New Research Launched to Tackle Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights
Adolescent sexual and reproductive health rights remain a pressing and critical topic in today's world. As young individuals navigate the complexities of adolescence, it is crucial… Read more »
July 19, 2023
Rwanda: Women Advocate for Changes to End Aids
A global organization committed to advancing gender equality, health, and well-being of girls and women has launched an ambitious mission to address inequalities and disrupt power… Read more »
Africa: WHO Releases New Guidelines to Prevent Unhealthy Weight Gain
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new guidelines to tackle the problem of unhealthy weight gain among adults and children. Based on the latest scientific evidence,… Read more »
July 17, 2023
Rwanda: Activists Unite to End Female Genital Mutilation
Activists and organizations joined forces on Sunday, July 16, for a pre-conference focused on ending Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C). Hosted at the Four Points by… Read more »
July 18, 2023
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Leads Africa in Vaccine Coverage
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT) vaccine, a new report by the World Health Organisation and… Read more »
Africa: Rwanda Among Countries With Best Vaccine Coverage - New Research
Rwanda is one of the African countries with the best coverage for the Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis vaccine (DPT), new research data shows. Read more »
Rwanda: Dental Therapist on Using Sign Language to Boost Oral Health for the Deaf
In her experience as a dental therapist, 26-year-old Esperance Niyigena has observed how difficulties in communication and language barriers can impede individuals from accessing… Read more »
July 13, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Has a Shortage of 1,000 Midwives - Minister Nsanzimana
The Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, has emphasized the pressing need for Rwanda to recruit a minimum of 1000 midwives in order to adequately address the growing demands… Read more »
Rwanda: First Lady Roots for Collective Resolve to Tackle Global Challenges
Rwandan First Lady Jeannette Kagame has called for collective strength and resolve to tackle global challenges including mental health issues, gender inequalities, conflicts, and… Read more »
July 10, 2023
Africa: Improving Access to Healthcare in Africa Through Women's Innovation
July 11, 2023, will mark the twentieth anniversary of the Maputo Protocol on African Women's Rights. By identifying the protection of women's rights as a foundation for sustainable… Read more »
July 08, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda FDA Confirms Absence of Medicine Linked to Child Deaths in Cameroon
The medicine linked to the deaths of children in Cameroon never entered the Rwandan market, according to a statement by the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority (FDA) on July 8. Read more »
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