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Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Tuberculosis has become an illness of poverty. It spreads when people live in close quarters and are unable to afford space, and it thrives among populations who cannot afford basic healthcare and services. 

Financing the fight against Tuberculosis

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Farmers work in a sweet potato plantation in Muko Sector in Musanze. Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Use of human waste as fertilizer: What are the risks?

Tuesday, February 25, 2025
The New Times
Rwanda

How will Rwanda’s new National Biosafety Committee work?

Friday, February 21, 2025
Students during a plumbing exercise at Musanze Polytechnic. The government targets to increase the number of female students in technical and vocational education and training (TVET). Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Inside Rwanda’s plan to increase women enrollment in TVET

Thursday, February 20, 2025
The recent government decision to impose higher taxes on beers and cigarettes sparked public debate. Craish BAHIZI

Higher taxes on beer and cigarettes: A win for public health, not just revenue

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Young girls during a reproductive health course in Gisagara. The Rwandan Ministry of Health on February 17 defended its proposal to lower the age of consent for contraceptive use from 18 to 15. File
Editorial

Supporting teenage access to reproductive health services is securing their future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025
The importance of condom use was reiterated during International Condom Day (ICD) in Nyagatare District on February 13. Courtesy
Featured

FEATURED: Condoms remain top choice for preventing HIV — AIDS Healthcare Foundation

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana addresses members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social Affairs on Monday, February 17. Courtesy
Health

Govt defends contraceptive for teens amid high pregnancy, child mortality rates

Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Participants from various countries attended the session.
Featured

FEATURED: Experts urge swift action on neglected oral health, NCDs

Monday, February 17, 2025
The Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award will presented to a person or an organization that works to advance health, education or economic opportunity across Africa-Courtesy
Basketball

NBA Africa introduces annual Dikembe Mutombo Humanitarian Award

Sunday, February 16, 2025
Ambassador Josefa Sacko, the African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment.
International

AU official: Africa's population growth requires stronger food security measures

Friday, February 14, 2025