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A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Zipline drone delivering blood in Rwanda. Courtesy

Building early, learning fast: The trust behind Rwanda’s digital path

Monday, January 26, 2026
Graduates during a parade at the graduation ceremony in Butaro on Sunday. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Editorial

UGHE graduates must take lead in building resilient health systems

Sunday, January 25, 2026
BK Group CEO Uzziel Ndagijimana, BK CEO Diane Karusisi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Eugene Ubalijoro, celebrate at BK Legacy Gala Dinner on Friday, January 23. All photo by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Featured: BK’s 60-year journey told through the voices of its clients

Sunday, January 25, 2026
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) testing allows women to collect a vaginal sample and submit it for laboratory testing to detect high-risk strains.
Health

HPV self-testing is helping women catch cervical cancer early

Saturday, January 24, 2026
A construction site where works to upgrade the hospital are currently taking place.
Health

Rwf6bn revamp underway at one of Gatsibo’s oldest hospitals

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Access Bank Rwanda employees visit an ECD in Gitenga Sector.
Featured

How Access Bank Rwanda employees drove human centered welfare in 2025

Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Monzer Ali, MTN Rwanda Chief Executive Officer, speaks during a past function in Kigali. File

Connectivity at the center of how Rwanda moves, trades and grows

Monday, January 19, 2026
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Health

What’s driving the decline in new HIV infections?

Saturday, January 17, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
Rwanda plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year. Courtesy
Health

Six-month HIV prevention injection set for rollout by year-end

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 2026