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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Non-Communicable diseases accounted for 47.7% of deaths in Rwanda in 2024
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have continued to be the leading cause of death in Rwanda, accounting for 47.7% of all registered deaths in 2024, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR). The figure represents an increase from 46% in 2023, highlighting a growing health burden from diseases such as […]
Residents of Bugaragara praise new ultrasound service for expectant mothers
Residents of Bugaragara in Rwimiyaga Sector, Nyagatare District, have expressed excitement over the introduction of a new ultrasound service that allows expectant mothers to determine the sex of their unborn babies. According to Imvaho Nshya, many residents described the service as a remarkable sign of progress and modernity—something they had only heard about in urban […]
New veterinarians urged to speed up service delivery
The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources, in partnership with the Rwanda Veterinary Council, has called on newly registered veterinary professionals to accelerate service delivery through the government-led initiative known as the “Veterinary Sanitary Mandate,” which aims to improve collaboration between livestock farmers and private veterinary practitioners. This call was made during a ceremony held […]
