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A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Newborns in Rwanda will now get a Hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours of birth, according to RBC.
Health

Newborns to get Hepatitis B vaccine

Saturday, January 03, 2026
Willy Mugenzi, the former journalist, the author of Cow for Peace, speaks to The New Times in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Culture

Ex-journalist shines a light on role of cows in promoting reconciliation in new book

Friday, January 02, 2026
Fanny Mbonyinka and her husband, Patrick Mbonigaba, carry their newborn at Kacyiru Hospital on Christmas Day.
Rwanda

Christmas Day babies bring pride, gratitude to parents

Thursday, December 25, 2025
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Some of the returning Burundian refugees at Nemba border post on Tuesday, waiting to cross to their home country.
International

Burundian refugees thank Rwanda for dignity, equal treatment

Tuesday, November 25, 2025
A nurse checks on a premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at Kibungo Hospital. Courtesy.

Not just baby blues: Understanding postpartum mood disorders

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
President Paul Kagame addresses the 18th Unity Club Forum at Intare Conference Arena on Saturday, November 8. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi

The fight in the nation

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Patients in the waiting area at the reception of Butaro Hospital. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

How Butaro Hospital has transformed maternal care in rural Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025
Monique Gahongayire, Director General of BUFMAR, said that they serve not only church members but all Rwandans.
Featured

Featured: BUFMAR celebrates 50 years of supporting Rwanda’s health system

Saturday, October 18, 2025
The New Times
Health

Can public–private partnerships bridge gap in maternal mental health?

Friday, October 17, 2025