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DR Congo and Uganda are countries that declared Ebola outbreak. Courtesy

The missing link in building public trust amid epidemic threats

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY
Health

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Elvis Benimana, the Tubiteho Project Lead at HDI, said the approach complements prevention and rehabilitation efforts.
Featured

Experts on why ending stigma is key to tackling drug addiction

Monday, June 15, 2026
KASHA Chief Executive Officer Joanna Bichsel (c) poses for a photo with two staff during the celebration on the 10th anniversary in Kigali.
Featured

Kasha at 10: How one mother's idea became a disruptive Pan-African HealthTech company

Monday, June 08, 2026
Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 2026
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), a mental health condition that affects emotional regulation, relationships, self-image, and behaviour. Photo credit: AI image:
Wellness

What relationships feel like for people with borderline personality disorder

Monday, June 01, 2026
Robert Twongyeirwe, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on May 26. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Life after stroke: Former educator’s recovery journey

Monday, June 01, 2026
A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.
Health

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during IFPA Forum Africa 2026 in Nairobi from May 7–9. Courtesy
Featured

Experts, patients demand better psoriasis care at first-ever Africa forum

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Children and their parents during an event at Autisme Rwanda in Kagugu. Courtesy
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Autisme Rwanda selected among first FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund grantees

Monday, May 11, 2026
An educator engages a child with autism through interactive learning activities in a supportive environment, highlighting the importance of understanding, inclusion, and early support for neurodiverse children. PHOTO-AI GENERATED

What our society gets wrong about autism and learning

Monday, May 04, 2026