Reporting from the Hobe News archive
In Senegal’s remote Kedougou Region, near the borders of Guinea and Mali, the search for gold is an everyday activity — but it comes at a dangerous cost. Sadio Camara, like many other women in the region, relies on…
This is the story of asthma, a disease that makes it hard for people to breathe. It affects children and adults around the world. Asthma is the most common long-term illness in children, but it can be managed. With the…
Chili peppers are small, spicy vegetables that many people add to their food to make it taste better. They can be red, green, yellow, or even orange. Even though they are hot and spicy, chili peppers are very good for…
Birth control pills are a type of medicine that women take to stop pregnancy. They contain hormones that change the way a woman’s body works. Many women use birth control pills because they are easy to use and can help…
Having a fresh-smelling mouth is not just about feeling confident, it’s also an important part of staying healthy. Bad breath can be caused by poor oral hygiene, dry mouth, certain foods, or other health issues.…
Everyone gets angry sometimes. It is normal. But when anger is too strong or happens too often, it can hurt you and others. According to Mayo Clinic, learning to manage anger can help you feel better and have better…
For most families, having children is not only about nurturing life, but also about nurturing potential. From the first breath, many parents begin to wonder—what can I do to ensure my child becomes intelligent,…
Menopause is a natural part of life that every woman experiences, usually in her late 40s or early 50s. It marks the end of menstruation and brings changes to a woman’s body. These changes can sometimes be challenging,…
Tattooing is not just a modern trend, it has been a part of human history for thousands of years. The art of marking the skin with ink dates back to at least the Neolithic period. One of the most famous examples is…
Monday mornings can be tough. After a fun or tiring weekend, getting back to work feels like a struggle for many. But with the right mindset and habits, you can start your week with a fresh and positive attitude.…
On April 1, Minister of Health Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana officiated the launch of TKMD Rwanda’s auto-disable syringe manufacturing facility, which will initially produce up to one million syringes per day for use in Rwanda…
The number of drugs covered under Rwanda's Community-Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) has nearly doubled, increasing from 800 to 1,500 following recent government reforms aimed at improving healthcare access…
The 6th edition of the Africa Health Agenda International Conference has officially commenced in Kigali, bringing together over 1,000 global health leaders, policymakers, practitioners, and changemakers to shape the…
Rwandan peacekeepers from the LEVEL 2+ HOSPITAL, serving under the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in the Central African Republic (MINUSCA), provided free medical services to 435…
From February 24–28, Rwanda is hosting the Pan-African Surgical Conference, bringing together surgeons, healthcare leaders, researchers, and policymakers to discuss solutions for strengthening surgical services across…
Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the Roman Catholic Church, is currently in critical condition following a series of health complications. On February 14, 2025, the Pope was hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital…
A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania's Kagera region has resulted in eight fatalities among nine reported cases, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In a statement on Tuesday,…
Rwanda’s Ambassador to the Nordic countries, Dr. Diane Gashumba, has revealed that Mary Elizabeth Donaldson, the Queen of Denmark, praised Rwanda's progress in the health sector and expressed interest for strengthening…
Mangoes, often called the "king of fruits," are loved not just for their delicious taste but also for their amazing health benefits. Packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, adding mangoes to your…
The Government of Rwanda on Friday, 20 December 2024, announced the end of the Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) outbreak in the country. This declaration comes after 42 consecutive days with no new cases, following the…
On December 17, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron highlighted the importance of strengthening primary healthcare systems while addressing the inauguration of the World Health Organization (WHO) Academy in France.…
President Paul Kagame, on Thursday, December 12, received a delegation from the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, led by Dr. Senait Fisseha. According to the Office of the President, they discussed the foundation’s…
Rwanda has been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having reached Maturity Level 3 (ML3) in the global classification of national regulatory authorities. This achievement highlights the…
Rwanda's Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and the Director General of the International Vaccine Institute, Dr. Jerome H. Kim, signed a Host Country Agreement on Monday, November 25, 2024, to establish the…