Gatsibo: Health workers allowed to test for diabetes and blood pressure
By Oswald Basanda A ceremony to test for non-communicable diseases, including blood pressure and diabetes, was officially launched at the…
Accessing medical care with community-based health insurance remains a challenge for persons with disabilities
By Annonciata Byukusenge Persons with disabilities say they continue to face difficulties in accessing healthcare because community-based health insurance (Mutuelle…
‘We have no other choice’: The Risk Sharita Island Women Take for Healthcare
By Sam Ngendahimana On a cloudy day in May,Marie Anne Mushimiyimana, eight months pregnant, is on her way home from…
Viatris Launches ‘EmpowerED for Life’ to Tackle Erectile Dysfunction and Advocate for Men’s Health in Africa
EmpowerED for Life will shift the narrative around Erectile Dysfunction (ED) from stigma to support by fostering open conversations, promoting…
Rwanda is Hosting a Conference on HIV/AIDS
By Annonciata Byukusenge More than 3,000 participants from over 100 countries have gathered in Kigali for the international conference on…
Rwandan Eye Doctors are increasing skills on the treatment of glaucoma
Kabgayi Eye Unit (KEU) has conducted a specialized surgical training session for ophthalmologists focused on the treatment of glaucoma, a…
Left Waiting: How Rwanda’s Health Workers Shortage Costs Lives
By Eric Twahirwa Mukanoheli Chantal has spent over a decade seeking treatment for a bone condition. She has visited Ruhengeri,…
Clean water reduced illnesses caused by dirty water in Rubavu
By Annonciata Byukusenge Residents of Rugerero Sector say access to clean water has significantly improved their quality of life, helping…
Kigina Health Center has eased the Burden of Long Journeys to Access Healthcare Services
By Annonciata Byukusenge Residents of Kigina Sector, especially mothers, say they are now relieved from the hardship of making long…
Be careful about Covid-19 as dry season begins – Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has warned of the increased possibility of Covid-19 infections as the country transitions from the rainy…