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Aoua Kéita is one, if not the only woman’s image on a mural in her country, Mali.
Women

Aoua Kéita: pioneering the path for African women's empowerment

Monday, July 31, 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
Senior delegates pose for a photo at the event that brought together leaders and influencers in the fields of WASH, health, and women’s rights. Photos: Courtesy.
Featured

Why access to clean water, sanitation is prerequisite for achieving gender equality

Thursday, July 20, 2023
Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers remarks at the closing ceremony of the USAID Ingobyi Activity project, in Kigali on Thursday, July 13. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwanda has a shortage of 1,000 midwives - Minister Nsanzimana

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Medics during an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. The new reforms include producing more healthcare workers and retaining. Craish Bahizi
Health

Health sector reforms to boost retention of medical personnel

Monday, May 29, 2023
A symposium was held on Friday, May 11 to empower nursing students and promote evidence-based practices for improved healthcare service delivery.
Health

International Nurses Day: Healthcare professionals address challenges, call for support

Friday, May 12, 2023
Midwives and other healthcare stakeholders pose for a group photo in celebration of the International Day of the Midwife.
Health

Rwanda to get first midwifery center of excellence

Saturday, May 06, 2023
A nurse attends to a baby at Kacyiru Hospital on December 25, 2019. Rwanda Workers’ Trade Union Confederation requested the government to increase the salaries of nurses and reduce their working hours. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Health

70% nurses work over 60 hours a week – trade union

Tuesday, May 02, 2023
The Genocide survivor was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014 and declared cancer free a year later.
Health

Born to survive: Resilience in the face of Genocide and breast cancer

Monday, April 24, 2023
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Africa

WHO: Health workers' exodus leaves Africa vulnerable

Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Doctors conduct a screening exam. Self-medication may mask underlying health conditions that require urgent medical attention. Photo by Dan Nsengiyumva

Of online diagnosis and unsafe self-medication practices

Thursday, March 30, 2023
The President of Rwanda Association of Midwives, Josephine Murekezi, and UNFPA country representative, Kwabena Asante-Ntiamoah, during the signing ceremony in Kigali on March 23. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

FEATURED: UNFPA, midwives’ union partner to curb maternal deaths

Friday, March 24, 2023