Bridging the health gap: Karongi community pushes for better healthcare
By Kamikazi Kamanzi Deborah, Sano Boris, Muhimpundu Esther, Icyeza Laura Anaella Before sunrise, residents of Bwishyura sector line up outside the small community health post that serves as the primary healthcare point for the area. By the time doors open, more than a dozen patients are already waiting, some needing urgent transfer to Kibuye Referral […]
Gashora cuts waterborne diseases after new borehole transforms village health
By Ira Bien, Akumugisha Clause Karel, Hope Uwase, Irakoze Diane A newly installed community borehole in Gashora Sector has led to a sharp drop in waterborne diseases, marking a major shift for residents who have long depended on unsafe swamp water. For years, the village’s 3,000 residents walked nearly two kilometers to collect muddy, seasonal […]
Rainbow Health Ltd boosts the fight against malnutrition in Jali sector
By Buhiga Bos, Hirwa Hakim Cyusa, Brandy Elza Tsimba, Comahoue, Mbabazi Phionah A community health campaign in Kigali’s Jali Sector is gaining ground as fortified porridge becomes a key tool in tackling child malnutrition, anemia, and poor dietary intake among vulnerable households. The initiative, supported by Rainbow Health Food Ltd, is reshaping local nutrition habits […]
From hours in queues to care in minutes: how digital health is transforming Rwanda’s medical landscape
By Fred Mulisa, John Mutabazi, Munzero Dianah, Ishimwe Kenia Meolla Dario Kagambage, a father of one from Gicumbi District, used to lose entire days traveling to health centers, queuing for hours, waiting for transfer papers, and missing work. Today, with a few taps on his smartphone, he consults a doctor, receives prescriptions, and even gets […]
Screening for a healthier future: How EDPU Africa is driving change in Rwanda
By Roxane Kundwa, Isimbi Flavia, Uwimbabazi Shirah, and Akaliza Emelyne “You can look healthy but still be at risk. Screening gives people a second chance before the illness becomes serious,” says Kayitesi Liliane, a nurse practitioner with EDPU Africa. Under a white tent at a small clinic in Kiyovu, nurses from EDPU Africa are busy […]
Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda visits rnvironmental heritage museum
The Chinese Ambassador to Rwanda, Gao Wenqi, accompanied by his delegation, visited the Environmental Heritage Museum, located in Karongi District. The purpose of the visit was to explore the museum’s activities and understand its contribution to environmental education and awareness on climate change. The museum focuses on Rwanda’s natural heritage and the environment, showcasing how […]
RBC warns that one in two people with diabetes is unaware of their condition
The Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) has reminded Rwandans of the importance of regular health checkups after new research revealed that 44% of people living with diabetes globally are unaware of their condition. The study, conducted by Lauryn Stafford from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington and published in September […]
Rwanda achieved 81% of its climate action goals without foreign aid
Rwanda has announced that it has achieved 81% of its climate action targets set under the Paris Agreement over the past decade—largely without relying on foreign aid. The update was presented during the COP30 Climate Conference held in Brazil, which brings together global representatives to discuss strategies for combating climate change and its effects. In […]
Rainy days in Kigali: When moto fares double
For many residents of Kigali, the arrival of rain means more than wet clothes and muddy streets; it often means higher transport costs. On rainy days, motorcycle taxi (moto) fares can double or even triple, turning a simple commute into a stressful and expensive ordeal. “When it rains, some motor riders charge double or even […]
Kigali to open modern heart treatment and research center by 2026
Rwanda and Egypt have announced plans to launch a state-of-the-art heart treatment and research center in Kigali by 2026, which is expected to become a regional hub for advanced cardiovascular care. The Magdi Yacoub Heart Centre (MY Heart Centre) began construction in late 2021, following the groundbreaking ceremony officiated by First Lady Jeannette Kagame at […]
