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Nine journalists honoured for their coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights stories at HDI-Rwanda's 9th Edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards. Courtesy
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HDI rewards nine journalists for excellence in reproductive health reporting

Monday, December 16, 2024
Beneficiaries pose for a group photo at the event in Ndera Sector
Women

Gasabo: Nonprofit stresses need for emotional support to teen mothers

Sunday, December 08, 2024
A group of teen mothers at a past event
Health

Why Rwandan adolescent mothers don’t seek psychosocial support

Saturday, November 16, 2024
Over 21 million teen pregnancies were reported in lower- and middle-income countries and 55% ended in unsafe abortions. Photo Courtesy 

Today’s crisis of teen pregnancies and births is controllable and stoppable

Thursday, November 14, 2024
Dr Nsanzimana tables the bill on healthcare services before the lawmakers, on Tuesday, November 5. The draft legislation seeks, among others, to lower the age of consent for healthcare services to 15 with a view to enhancing access and reduce health risks.Photo Courtesy
Health

Govt tables bill allowing contraception for 15-year-olds

Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Some teen mothers with their babies after giving birth due to unwanted pregnancies (Courtesy)
Women

What will it take for Rwanda to rein in the teenage pregnancy menace?

Wednesday, October 09, 2024
Minister of Gender and Family Promotion, Consolée Uwimana speaks during the 23rd General Assembly of the National Women's Council held at Parliament on September 30. Craish Bahizi
Women

Minister Uwimana urges women to lead in community development

Tuesday, October 01, 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
Children enjoying a nutritious meal at an Early Childhood Development Centre (ECD) in Nyamasheke District, thanks to the “Gikuriro Kuri Bose” programme that aims to combat stunting. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

Inside Rwanda's five-year plan to halve child stunting

Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Some of teen mothers who are victims of unwanted pregnancies. File
Health

A call to action to tame teenage pregnancies in Eastern Province

Monday, June 17, 2024
Mayor of Karongi district, Valentine Mukase while briefing media health-related issues. PHOTOS BY GERMAIN NSANZIMANA
Health

Karongi: How ultrasound scans have reduced stunting

Tuesday, June 04, 2024