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A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.
Health

Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion during AI for Impact Global South Forum”in Kigali on 21 January 2026. Courtesy
Technology

From India to Africa: What India’s public-sector AI experience offers Rwanda and the Global South

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Lacina Koné, Director General and CEO of Smart Africa, and  Shalina Wadhwani, Co-Founder of Wadhwani AI Global, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)  on the sidelines of the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Africa bets big on responsible AI as Wadhwani AI Global, Smart Africa enter new partnership

Sunday, March 29, 2026
Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File
Health

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026
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Crime

How Karongi maternal death case changed emergency care

Friday, March 27, 2026
Some housing units to accommodate residents from high risk zones in Karongi. File
Politics

Imihigo shake-up puts impact ahead of targets

Thursday, March 26, 2026
The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026
An ophthalmologist screens a patient at Masaka Hospital. Minister of Health Sabin Nsanzimana told MPs that the number of specialist healthcare workers in Rwanda has increased since 2023. Photo Bahizi.
Health

Govt scales up specialist doctors, shifts focus to eye, dental care

Friday, March 20, 2026
The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File
Health

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Vestine Hategekimana
Health

Inside Gicumbi’s struggle to break cycle of child stunting

Thursday, March 12, 2026
Minister of ICT and Innovation Paula Ingabire speaking at the AI Summit on Africa held at Kigali Convention Centre, in April 2025
Technology

Rwanda–Anthropic AI deal targets health, education gains

Thursday, March 05, 2026
Paediatrician Dr Jean Claude Kanyamihigo at La Croix du Sud Hospital in Remer. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

World Hearing Day 2026: Protecting children from preventable hearing loss

Wednesday, March 04, 2026