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A mother beastfeeds her baby during a campaign. In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Supporting mothers beyond celebration

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva, and other Heads of State and government pose for a group photo at at the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Summit.
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges greater investment in maternal health at AU summit

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Doctors perform a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. (File)
Health

Inside push to localise specialist healthcare

Thursday, February 12, 2026
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