The Rwanda Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences is a peer reviewed journal published three times a year and is a continuation of the former Rwanda Journal Series F: Medicine and Health Sciences since January 2018. It publishes topics relevant to various health related fields including but not limited to medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, nursing, public health, nutrition, health management and policy, and other health sciences. The Journal accepts quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods studies, each evaluated for their scientific rigor and validity. The following types of manuscripts will be considered for publication in the journal: original research, review articles, short communications, letters to the editor, perspective articles, lessons from the field, editorials, and case reports.  Each of these is further elaborated below. The journal may publish supplements of conference proceedings or special editions. 

As of October 2023 the journal is now indexed in SCOPUS, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), and African Index Medicus (AIM).

Published: 2025-03-31


Effect of Differentiated Service Delivery Model on Retention to Care among People Living with HIV in Rwanda: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis

Jackson Sebeza, Habib Ramadhan, David J Riedel, Peter Memiah, Marie-Claude Lavoie, Deyessa Negussie, Simeon Tuyishime, Gallican Rwibasira Nshogoza, Charles Muiruri, Kristen Stafford

6-16



Adolescent-Parent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues in Nyarugenge and Kamonyi Districts, Rwanda: A Qualitative Exploration of Adolescent Insights

Josephine Uzayisenga, Augustin Nshimiyimana, Aimable Musafili, Gerard Kaberuka, Marie Laetitia Ishimwe Bazakare, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Laetitia Nyirazinyoye, Viateur Hategekimana

30-48




Satisfaction with Prosthesis and Walking Ability among Trans-Tibial Prosthesis Users from Two Selected Rehabilitation Hospitals in Rwanda

Pasteur Butoya, Jean de Dieu Rukundo, Jackline Mupenzi Gatsinzi, Dumisani James Ngulube, Joanitah Kemigisha, Diane Izere, Innocent Mbonyinshuti, Nuhu Assuman

75-88


Effectiveness of Physiotherapy-Based Ergonomics and Postural Correction on Management of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders among Dental Practitioners in Tamil Nadu, India: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Christian Chance Ndahiriwe, Emmy Bucyana, Jacques Nshimiyiman, Moussa Hakizimana, Nuhu Assuman, Gerard Urimubenshi, Donat Uwayezu, Jean Marie Vianney Semana, Jean De Dieu Rukundo, Raja Raja Rajadurai, Malachie Tuyizere, Jayavel Ayyappan

89-99



Determinants of Stunting in Children Under Five Years: A Case Study of Nyagatare District, Rwanda

Vincent Habiryayo, Olivier Mizero, Pelagie Izabayo, Janviere Uwizeyimana, Marie Sandrine Kwizera, Valens Mbarushimana, François Xavier Sunday

111-124


Lost Life at an Early Age: Life-threatening Consequences Faced by Children of Female Sex Workers in Rwanda

Pacifique Mukangabire, Madeleine Mukeshimana, Rumagihwa Liberatha, Noel Korukire

125-138




ePOCT+ Rwanda: A Clinical Decision Support Algorithm For Managing Sick Children Below 15 Years of Age in Primary Healthcare Settings

Vera von Kalckreuth, Victor P. Rwandarwacu, Ludovico Cobuccio, Théophile Dusengumuremyi, Gillian A. Levine, Martin Norris, Alix Miauton, Rainer Tan, Emmanuel Rusingiza, Christian Umuhoza, Florent H. Rutagarama, Hippolyte B. Muhire, John Baptist Nkuranga, Nina Vaezipour, Kristina Keitel, Fenella Beynon, Lisine Tuyisenge, Valérie D’Acremont, Alexandra V. Kulinkina

148-162

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Journal Identifiers


eISSN: 2616-9827
print ISSN: 2616-9819