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UNICEF Deputy Regional Director, (East and Southern Africa Regional Office), Rania Dagash, speaks at a side event during Women Deliver Conference that convened in Kigali last week. All photos: Willy Mucyo
Women

There’s hope in seeing girls stand up for their rights – UNICEF officials

Thursday, July 27, 2023
A community health worker vaccinates a child assisted by Alice Kayitesi, the Governor of Southern Province (C), and Dr Theopista Kabuteni, WHO Reproductive Maternal and Neonatal Health Specialist. This was during the official launch of a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2, in Nyanza District, on Monday, July 24. According to Rwanda Biomedical Centre, the five-day countrywide exercise targets over 2.7 million children under seven. Courtesy
Health

Explainer: Is the polio outbreak in region a cause for concern?

Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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Africa

DR Congo soldier kills 13 civilians in Ituri

Monday, July 24, 2023
The government launched a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Polio 2,on Monday, July 24. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s new polio vaccination campaign targets 2.7 million children

Monday, July 24, 2023
According to Hassan Sibomana, the manager of RBC’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI),they put more efforts in trying to “not leave any child behind when it comes to vaccination'.Courtesy
Health

Rwanda mulls using biometric tech in vaccination programs

Saturday, July 22, 2023
A panel discussion of women from international organizations, business, entrepreneurship, activism, and art on June 20. All photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

Change-makers suggest strategies to address female socioeconomic disenfranchisement

Friday, July 21, 2023
A panel discussion during the event.
Women

Two-thirds of non-pregnant women have micronutrient deficiencies – report

Friday, July 21, 2023
The New Times

Women Deliver: Bridging gender gaps in next decade an urgent measure for inclusive future

Friday, July 21, 2023
Sandrine Umutoni, Director General of the Imbuto Foundation, speaks about the progress that Rwanda has made in promoting and implementing Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) policies. Olivier MUGWIZA

Evaluating Rwanda’s progress in addressing women’s sexual and reproductive health

Friday, July 21, 2023
The Lower House has requested the Ministry of Education to address the issue of expired laboratory chemicals and products available in some schools in the country, within three months, to avert possible harmful effects on school.
Science

Expired lab chemicals in schools: MPs urge ‘safe’ disposal

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Delegates pose for a group photo at a session dubbed “Girls’ Empowerment and Ending Violence against Children”, hosted by World Vision International on the sidelines of the Women Deliver Conference on July 19. All photos by Christianne
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FEATURED: Girls’ empowerment, ending violence against children: How World Vision leads the change

Thursday, July 20, 2023
The New Times

Balancing motherhood and careers safely with Early Childhood Development Centres in Rwanda

Wednesday, July 19, 2023