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Andre Ahishakiye, a 'Binome' community health worker, (right) and Vestine Mukashema, who works as an ASM speak to a journalist at home. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Community health workers and the fight against stunting

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Officials from RWAMREC in a group photo. RWAMREC chairperson Venant Nzabonimpa pointed out that a man’s role in Rwandan society was previously confined to putting food on the table but he stressed paternity leave is needed.
Rwanda

Fathers need longer paternity leave; here’s why

Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Nzitabakuze washes dishes to alleviate his spouse from domestic chores. In most societies, cooking, cleaning, fetching water, and collection of firewood are still considered as women’s work.
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[FEATURED] Unpaid Care Work in Rwanda: The urgent need for men engagement

Monday, April 03, 2023
The ‘Shisha Kibondo’ porridge, provided to vulnerable pregnant women at Munini Health Centre, is essential to the health of the woman and her unborn child.
Featured

Shisha Kibondo: Taking nutritious steps to eradicate stunting in Nyaruguru District

Monday, April 03, 2023
(L-R)Company Secretary Iddy Rugamba, Robin Bairstow, the CEO of I&M Bank, Dederi Wimana, Chief Finance Officer, I&M Bank during a press conference on Thursday, March 30. Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: I&M Bank records Rwf13.4 billion pre-tax profit in 2022

Thursday, March 30, 2023
Children at Kigabiro Early Childhood Development Centre in Rwamagana District. Every parent pays Rwf2000 weekly to take care of the basic needs for children at the ECD. Photos: Courtesy.
Women

How ECDs, mothers’ rooms are improving working conditions, children’s wellbeing

Friday, March 31, 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
Health workers conduct Hepatitis test during the celebration of the World Hepatitis Day at Remera health center on July 28, 2021

Why we need to rethink medication supplies for NCDs

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. The debate to double the maternity leave for new mothers to six months is gaining momentum.
Editorial

Debate on maternity leave should be broadened

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Specialists on mental health during an outreach program to meet resident upcountry for raising awareness on mental health issues in Bugesera District. The Ministry of Health plans to conduct an in-depth assessment of the state of mental health following several reports of increasing numbers of people battling mental illness in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

Government to conduct detailed study on state of mental health

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Partners and the church leaders in a group photo at the event on Sunday, March 26.
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FEATURED: Inside ADEPR’s Rwf40bn socio-economic support in 2022

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Fruit bats which transmit the Marburg virus which spreads among humans through direct contact with bodily fluids of infected people. Equatorial Guinea had by March 23, 2023 confirmed eight more cases of the Marburg Viral Disease. Internet
Africa

Equatorial Guinea reports 8 Marburg deaths

Sunday, March 26, 2023