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. 

RJMHS is now indexed in PubMed Central, SCOPUS, Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), African Journals Online (AJOL), and African Index Medicus(AIM).

Published: 2026-07-31



Perceptions of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights among Students at a Higher Learning Institution in Rwanda

Alice Muhayimana, Aline Uwase, Pacifique Umubyeyi, Irene Josephine Kearns, Aimable Nkurunziza

266-280


State of Knowledge and Awareness of Preconception Preparedness among Premarital Couples in Rwanda: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Survey

Richard Nsengiyumva, Thiery Claudien Uhawenimana, Olive Bazirete, Darius Gishoma, Ing-Marie Carlsson, HaEun Lee, Jody Rae Lori

281-298


Clinical Significance of Lipoprotein and Ceruloplasmin Variations in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in Owo, Nigeria

Adedeji David Atere, Oluomachi Precious Nwimo, Mega Obukohwo Oyovwi, Yekeen Adebisi Kosamat, Adekunle Abiodun Adesiyan

299-310


Assessment of Prehospital Emergency Care Resources in Urban and Rural Rwanda Using the WHO Health System Framework: A Cross-Sectional Study

Liberatha Rumagihwa, Priscille Musabirema, Gerard Urimubenshi, Coetzee-Prinsloo Isabel, Coetzee-Prinsloo Isabel, Jean Claude Byiringiro

311-326


Hepatotoxic Potentials of Food Additives on Liver Enzymes and Tissues of Wistar Rats

Ude Ugomma, Okorie Nnaemeka, Uzor Simon, Kalu Micheal, Okekpa Simon, Valentine Nyirahafashimana, Usanga Victor, Mmesomachi Uche, Obi Ihuoma, Iyke-Ogbo Pauline, Onwudiwe Victor, Onwe Doris

327-341






Reproductive Health Knowledge, Contraceptive Practices and Predictors of Unprotected Sexual Intercourse among Female Undergraduates in Ogbomoso, Nigeria

Omoruan Augustine Idowu, Ayandele Olusanjo Ayandiji, Phillips Oluwaseun Folusho, Bamidele Akinfemi Philip, Ayegboyin Matthew

400-413


Birth Spacing and Undernutrition among Children Under Five Years in Rwanda: A Secondary Data Analysis of RDHS 2019/2020

Elisabeth Baraka, Claudine Abibeshya, Jean d’Amour Barabwiriza, Jonathan Habumuremyi, Faida Pacific, Eric Gasangwa, Charles Simugomwa, Joseph Nshimiyimana, Michael Habtu, Josue Tulihokubwayo

414-425


In Vitro Evaluation of Cytotoxicity in Novel Nano-Filled Bulk-Fill Flowable Dental Composites

Muskan Shreshtha, Solete Pradeep, Sanju Dona, Antony S Delphine Priscilla, Vigneshwar Sambandam

426-434


Thalassemia in Iraq: Time to Reform Policy

Halima Adill Abdulrahman, Ahmed A. Mosa, Nawfal R Hussein

435-439


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eISSN: 2616-9827
print ISSN: 2616-9819