Rwanda: Remarkable Heart Procedure Saves Life of 11-Day-Old Baby at King Faisal Hospital in Kigali
An extraordinary medical procedure has saved the life of an 11-day-old baby boy at Faisal Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda, after…
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Podoconiosis: A Preventable and Treatable Disease Through Shoe Wearing and Good Foot Hygiene
Podoconiosis, also known as non-filarial elephantiasis, is a chronic disease that primarily affects the feet and lower legs. It develops…
Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death among Rwandans.
The National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) has announced that non-communicable diseases are now the leading cause of death…
HRFRA Urges Media and Civil Society to Strengthen Protection for Vulnerable Groups
By Rachid Bugirimfura The Human Rights First Rwanda Association (HRFRA) has convened journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations…
Perezida Kagame yahawe igihembo na OMS kubera uruhare rwe mu guhangana n’ibyorezo
Ishami ry’Umuryango w’Abibumbye ryita ku Buzima (OMS/WHO) ryahaye Perezida wa Repubulika y’u Rwanda, Paul Kagame, igihembo cyihariye nk’ishimwe ry’ubuyobozi yagaragaje…
The effects of having a child at an older age on child development
In recent years, delayed parenthood has become more common, with many individuals choosing to have children later in life. While…
COVID-19 cases resurface in Rwanda, health officials urge caution
he Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has confirmed the return of COVID-19 cases in the country, following an increase in infections…
Don’t Underestimate Tuberculosis: The Hidden Truths Behind a Deadly Disease
Tuberculosis (TB) has long been a global health crisis and Rwanda is no exception. Despite significant progress in addressing infectious…
Rwanda’s Progress in Fighting Non-Communicable Diseases Highlighted at Global Conference
Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), praised Rwanda for its strong efforts in tackling…
Philips Partners with Imbuto Foundation to Enhance Healthcare
In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at transforming healthcare across Rwanda, Philips has donated 390 Lumify handheld ultrasound devices to the…