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A public washroom at Rwandex in Kigali. File
Rwanda

Improved toilets usage rises, disability-friendly issues persist

Thursday, November 20, 2025
People use a public washroom at Nyirangarama. Rwanda will join the world to marks World Toilet Day on November 19.
Rwanda

What will it take to have communal toilets in Kigali's public buildings? 

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the commemoration of World Stroke Day on Wednesday, October 29.
Health

Experts call for specialised stroke units as cases rise in Rwanda

Friday, October 31, 2025
Following the completion of a water supply project by Water For People, students are now accessing clean water. Courtesy
Health

‘Everyone Forever’: The clean water project keeping girls in school, boosting health

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Girls in Gisagara show free pads that they got from an activist. In 2019, the Rwandan government added sanitary pads to the list of goods that are VAT exempted in a bid to ease their affordability. Photos: Courtesy
Health

Beyond the pad: Breaking barriers to menstrual health and equality

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Oscar Pistorius's various trials and hearings attracted enormous media interest. Photo-Getty images
Africa

South Africa: Oscar Pistorius released on parole

Friday, January 05, 2024
A public washroom at a kiosk at Rwandex in Kigali. City of Kigali plans to build new public toilets in 80 designated locations to enhance sanitation and hygiene in the capital. Photo by Craish Bahizi

City of Kigali identifies 80 sites for new public toilets

Thursday, November 23, 2023
NCBA's mothers room. Courtesy photo
Women

Why public places must have breastfeeding areas

Thursday, October 05, 2023
GBV varies in different forms, such as sexual, physical, psychological and economic violence. Photo/Net
People

Effects of GBV to watch out for

Thursday, December 01, 2022
Students wash their hands at Group Scolaire Rugando in Kimihurura Sector Gasabo District. Sam Ngendahimana
Health

Rallying call for more access to hygiene facilities to avert health hazards

Saturday, November 19, 2022
Officials during phase two of the Covid-19 Response Project in Rwamagana District. Photo/Courtesy

Hand-washing: An easy and effective way to prevent diseases

Sunday, March 27, 2022
Staff at SolidAfrica interact with patients as they bring food and gifts to celebrate Christmas on December 25. / Courtesy

Patients get a share in Christmas celebration

Sunday, December 26, 2021