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The military tribunal began hearing a case against 28 people, including officers in the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and the Rwanda Correctional Service (RCS) in Kigali on Wednesday, August 13.
Crime

Military, prisons officers, sports journalists charged in military tribunal

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rwanda introduces specific regulations on surrogacy as a form of assisted reproductive technology allowed in Rwanda.
Health

Surrogacy in Rwanda: What are the terms of agreement?

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
A neonatal health professional attends to a new-born baby at Kirehe District Hospital. In a bid to give more people opportunity to have children, Rwanda has expanded access to surrogacy. Photo by Ministry of Health.
Health

Rwanda expands surrogacy access: Who is eligible now?

Monday, August 04, 2025
Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File
Health

Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda

Monday, August 04, 2025
Rwanda is preparing to introduce a new rapid diagnostic test in antenatal clinics across the country as part of efforts to eliminate congenital syphilis by 2030.
Health

Rwanda plans to roll out rapid tests for congenital syphilis

Sunday, August 03, 2025
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Internet Photo

Boost your brain and body: The power of vitamin B12

Friday, July 25, 2025
Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi
Health

Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 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 woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
A teacher engages pupils at Muhima Primary School in Nyarugenge District. Ongoing education reforms aim to tackle persistent challenges in the system, such as overcrowded classrooms. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Education

Education changing again? Yes, and here’s my two cents…

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15
Health

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025