Rwanda performs first epilepsy surgery
Kigali, February 9, 2026 – For the first time in Rwanda, epilepsy surgery has been performed at Kigali University Teaching
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Government commends UGHE graduates as university marks 10 years in Rwanda
By Clementine Nyirangaruye. The Government of Rwanda has commended graduates of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) for their
Rwanda performs nearly 90 kidney transplants and over 860 heart surgeries in 2025
By The Inspirer. Rwanda recorded major healthcare milestones in 2025, performing nearly 90 kidney transplants and more than 860 heart
Rwanda to begin production of nuclear medicine radiochemicals
By The Inspirer. The Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has announced that Rwanda will begin producing radionuclides—radiochemical substances used in
Rising mental health cases in Rwanda highlighted after Kigali car-smashing incident
By Boris Prince Cyubahiro. Mental health cases in Rwanda have continued to rise in recent years, with health authorities reporting
Bilharzia and intestinal worms threaten health and education in Bugesera
By Elias Hakizimana. Bugesera District, in Rwanda’s Eastern Province, continues to grapple with a burden of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs),
Karongi: Rural connectivity brings new hope as Gasenyi embraces digital inclusion
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Reliable internet access is no longer a luxury but a lifeline for rural communities, opening pathways to
Nearly all babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Rwanda are HIV-free
By The Inspirer. Rwanda has recorded a remarkable milestone in the fight against HIV/AIDS, with new data showing that 99
Rwanda records 17,000 deaths linked to drug-resistant infections in two years
By The Inspirer. Rwanda is facing a growing threat from antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a silent health crisis caused by germs
Rwanda NGOs Forum leads Bugesera campaign to eliminate intestinal worms and bilharzia
By Elias HAKIZIMANA. Bugesera District, in partnership with the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) and health organizations, has launched a community