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In Rwanda HIV prevention remains the key pillar in the fight against HIV, reducing new HIV infections, and assuring that people living with HIV are diagnosed and initiated on treatment early.
Health

Young women and girls face higher HIV risk — UN report

Friday, January 05, 2024
The New Year is a great time for a health reset, leaving behind unhealthy patterns and embarking on a journey towards a healthier, more energised version of ourselves. Olivier Mugwiza

After that new year resolution, what next?

Thursday, January 04, 2024
Bible Society Rwanda launched the 'Young Samaritan', a new program to provide faith-based and data-driven interventions centered around the specific needs of the youth. Photo Courtesy
Health

New initiative to help young people overcome depression, peer pressure

Monday, January 01, 2024
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIVAIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target. Courtesy

Understanding STDs: Prevention, detection, and safe practices

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Rwanda is one of the countries that have made significant achievements in managing HIV/AIDS, having reached the 95-95-95 target. Courtesy

Understanding STDs: Prevention, detection, and safe practices

Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Christine Uwamahoro, a market trader in Muhanga said that before the support, it was a challenge to get a loan from banks but now she trades agricultural produce including onions, tomatoes, and peas. All photos were taken by Willy Mucyo
Women

How vulnerable women’s livelihoods are improving under a UN Women scheme

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
A health worker during the Covid 19 vaccination exercise in 2022. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Is Africa prepared for the next pandemic?

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Environment Minister Jeanne d'Arc Mujawamariya officiates the launch of Rwanda's Carbon Market Framework, on December 2, 2023, at COP28 in Dubai, UAE. Courtesy
Environment

2023: When Rwanda took bold steps in fight against climate change

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Yvette Murekatete and three other women started a beauty salon in Nyarugunga, Kicukiro, thanks to the UN Women project. Photos by Willy Mucyo
Women

How small businesses are transforming lives of once miserable women

Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The launch took place during a two-day EAC Regional Inter-Parliamentary Forum on Health, Population, and Development which was held from December 20 to 21, in Kigali.
Health

EAC inter-parliamentary alliance on digital health launched

Friday, December 22, 2023
A recent study indicates that brisk walking, at a speed of four or more kilometers per hour, can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. Photo: Courtesy
Health

New study shows faster walking may lower type 2 diabetes risk

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
First Lady Jeannette Kagame addressing over 1000 delegates during a special edition Youth Forum on the national TunyweLess campaign on Friday, December 15. Courtesy
Health

Addressing root causes of alcoholism requires collective effort –First Lady

Saturday, December 16, 2023