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Joan Mbabazi

Joan Mbabazi

The Rwandan government has stepped up surveillance, border screening and public awareness efforts about hantavirus. COURTESY.

Hantavirus: Rwanda tightens surveillance, urges public vigilance

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mothers feed their children during a campaign to raise awareness about fighting stunting in Western Province. Courtesy

Mother's Day: What does a supportive home, workplace look like?

Sunday, May 10, 2026

Mother’s Day is a special moment to surprise mothers and make them feel appreciated. The gifts do not need to be expensive, but they should be thoughtful and meaningful. Net photo

Thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas to make her feel truly special

Saturday, May 09, 2026

A test tube labelled "Hantavirus positive" is held in this illustration taken May 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Three dead as WHO ramps up response to cruise ship Hantavirus outbreak

Saturday, May 09, 2026

According to the Rwanda Development Board’s 2025 Annual Report, 58,042 individual businesses are owned by women, representing 55 percent of all sole proprietorships. File

Women own 55% of Rwanda’s individual businesses - report

Thursday, May 07, 2026

President Paul Kagame and his Botswana counterpart, Duma Boko, witnessed the signing of six bilateral agreements to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, including taxation, aviation, and health. Village Urugwiro

What does Rwanda-Botswana visa-free travel mean?

Thursday, May 07, 2026

Hantavirus antibody blood test. Detects antibodies to the hantavirus, indicating past or current hantavirus infection. (Photo by Wladimir Bulgar/Science Photo Li / WBU / Science Photo Library via AFP)

Hantavirus: Rare rodent-borne virus linked to severe disease

Thursday, May 07, 2026

South Africa health officials on May 6, confirmed that two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.

Hantavirus: South Africa confirms cases

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Washing hands properly with soap and water is the most effective method.

Experts warn decline in hand hygiene may increase infection risks

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026

Diane Murekatete chose software engineering because of her interest in problem-solving and how technology supports daily life.

How one woman is finding her footing in the tech sector, inspiring others

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Chief Gender Monitor Nadine Umutoni Gatsinzi said many cases of sexual harassment in workplaces go unreported because of fear, stigma, and possible retaliation.

Women still face gaps despite workplace equality gains – official

Saturday, May 02, 2026

Women in Rwanda continue to spend more time than men on unpaid care and household work. Courtesy

What's being done to ease unpaid care burden on women

Thursday, April 30, 2026

The most common names registered for children in Rwanda are Ineza for girls and Ishimwe for boys. Craish Bahizi

Here are 10 most common Rwandan baby names

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has approved the first malaria treatment made for newborns and very young infants. Courtesy

First malaria drug for newborns gets WHO approval

Monday, April 27, 2026

Community Health Workers supply mosquito nets to residents of Fumbwe Sector, Rwamagana District this month. Photo by RBC media.

Where the malaria fight begins: Inside the community health frontlines

Saturday, April 25, 2026