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Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early

Saturday, August 02, 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
A health worker prepares an injection of lenacapavir. a new long-acting HIV prevention drug that could revolutionize access to HIV protection, especially in Africa, where such medication has historically been hard to access. Photo- Courtesy
Editorial

New drug offers hope against HIV, now the world must act

Friday, July 18, 2025
Audrine Barahira, 43, a resident of Remera in Gasabo District, shares her journey of blood donation with passion and conviction. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health

Every drop counts: One woman's mission to save lives through blood donation

Monday, June 23, 2025
A woman breastfeeding her baby. On August 7, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated under the theme, Closing the Gap Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Health

When the baby pays the price: Navigating the rigours of breastfeeding at work

Monday, September 09, 2024
Mothers from Mahama Refugee Camp during a walk to sensitise women on breastfeeding in Kirehe District. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

A look at Save the Children’s impact on maternal, child nutrition in Mahama Refugee Camp

Monday, September 09, 2024
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Community Health Workers educating elders about intestinal worms prevention at Baro Centre, Rususa Cell in Kamegeri Sector, Nyamagabe District
Rwanda

Community efforts against deadly intestinal worms paying off in Rwanda

Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Officials during the launch of “Professional Umuganda”, a nutrition project in Rutsiro District , to eliminate malnutrition and stunting among children of under-five years on April 4. Bahizi
Featured

World Vision, Rutsiro District launch nutrition programme to curb stunting in children

Saturday, April 06, 2024
The week-long campaign steered in diverse districts of Rwanda including Gisagara, Rubavu, Burera, Kirehe, Kayonza, and Rwamagana intended to discuss NTD burdens, local solutions and multi-sectoral actions.Courtesy
Health

From hygiene education to snakebite awareness: Rwanda’s fight against NTDs

Monday, January 29, 2024
Inside the newly launched ‘Mother’s Room’ at BK Headquarters on Wednesday, October 4, aimed to foster an inclusive and supportive workplace. PHOTOS by Craish BAHIZI
Health

How is Rwanda boosting exclusive breastfeeding for working mothers?

Friday, November 10, 2023
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda surpasses global exclusive breastfeeding average

Wednesday, August 02, 2023