“The new HIV crisis isn’t medical, it is financial” Dr Winnie
When the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) presented its Special Report, United to End AIDS, on July 27, 2026, at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Rio de…
NCDs account for 49.5% of health facility deaths, 58.8% of community deaths in Rwanda
Rwanda is facing a major shift in its public health landscape as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory illnesses have emerged as the country’s…
Ruhango: Police urge abattoir operators to strengthen inspections to prevent livestock theft
The Rwanda National Police in the Southern Province has called on abattoir operators and the general public to strengthen measures aimed at preventing livestock theft, with particular emphasis on verifying…
Young people still face higher risk of new HIV infections despite Rwanda’s progress
As Rwanda continues to make remarkable progress in the fight against HIV/AIDS, recent data show that young people remain disproportionately affected by new infections, prompting health authorities to intensify calls…
Empowering youth through reproductive health education
In many homes around the world, conversations about social and reproductive health are still a difficult topic between parents and children. Some parents fear that discussing such matters too early…
Nyamagabe: Over 20,000 liters of substandard drinks threatening public health destroyed
As part of efforts to protect public health and combat products that may endanger people’s lives, the Rwanda National Police in Nyamagabe District, in collaboration with the leadership of Gasaka…
Rwanda allocates 4.6% of health care budget to mental health services
According to medical experts, alcohol and drug abuse are among the major causes of mental health disorders. They explain that many people who engage in substance abuse often do so…
Renovated Kigeme Hospital improves maternal and community healthcare
On a typical working morning at Kigeme Hospital in Nyamagabe District, a steady flow of residents can be seen arriving for medical care. Among them are pregnant women who have…
Rwanda hosts regional physiology workshop and quiz to advance medical education in East Africa
Students, lecturers, researchers, and healthcare professionals from universities across East Africa gathered in Rwanda for a three-day academic workshop and quiz competition aimed at advancing Physiology education and strengthening regional…
Nyamagabe: Clean water project brings relief to over 40,000 residents
As part of ongoing efforts to improve the living conditions of citizens, Nyamagabe District is strengthening investments in infrastructure, including access to clean water. One of the projects reflecting this…