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 Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women
Why are more married women using modern contraception?
The newborns will receive the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine on time, including babies born at home or outside health facilities. Courtesy
Health
What to know about Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns
A nurse uses a poster to explain cervical cancer to a patient at the Rwanda Military Hospital on March 6. Courtesy.
Women
Women can now self test for cervical cancer
Kisimenti is one of the busiest commercial centres around the City of Kigali, especially during evening hours. January blues usually follow a season of
high spending thanks to an extended period of social events and merrymaking. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Business
Holiday spending drives January blues: Tips to avoid them
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Rwanda
Make your New Year’s holiday at home memorable
The Ugandan-born financial literacy advocate and author, Kakurah Ninsiima, speaks at the launch of her book in Kigali. Courtesy
Rwanda
How can families pass on wealth to the next generation?
A client enjoys jollof rice and chicken at a restaurant during lunchtime. Photos by Craish Bahizi.
Health
Food safety alert: RBC flags increased contamination risk during holidays
Boxing Day, marked annually on December 26, is a public holiday in Rwanda, offering families time to rest, travel, or visit relatives after Christmas. 
Religion
Boxing Day: The history and meaning behind the holiday
Christians attend church services at Evangelical Restoration Church, Masoro, on Christmas, December 25, 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Religion
Faith leaders urge believers to put Christ back at the centre of Xmas 
Believers take part in a praise and worship session during Christmas services at Evangelical Restoration Church Masoro in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Religion
A guide to Christmas church services across Kigali
Panelists during the two-day meeting in Kigali on December 17. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured
Global experts gather to transform care for children without adequate parental care
Children and their parents enjoy a festive holiday moment as Four Points by Sheraton Kigali hosts a special holiday programme for children aged one and above, running from December 20 to 25. File
Rwanda
Festive fun awaits children in Kigali
A woman works out with battle ropes at a busy gym, as others train on strength and cardio equipment. A 30-minute workout can help reduce stress, lower cortisol levels, and speed up recovery. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health
Exercise and stress: What you need to know
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana and Ivan Murenzi, the Director General of the National Institute of Statistics Rwanda (NISR) at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17.
Health
Youth HIV awareness drops despite high testing rates
Residents undergo the Community-based screening for hypertension and NCDs at Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. File
Health
Inside health initiatives that shaped 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the launch  of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17 in Kigali. Courtesy
Health
What stood out in Rwanda’s latest health survey
Kigali residents shop for festive gifts in Nyarugenge. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Thoughtful ways to gift and give back this festive season
More than one in three Rwandan women experience physical, sexual, or psychological abuse, yet many continue to suffer in silence. Courtesy.
Religion
When faith becomes a shield against gender-based violence

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