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The Nakayima tree

Whispers of history: Uncovering the oral story of the Nakayima tree

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during the Global Annual Meeting at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Centre on September 14. PHOTO/Kellya Keza
Featured

New study explores how wearable sensors, AI could help save mothers and newborns

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Pregnant women participate in a Car Free Day event on May 24, 2026. Photo/Courtesy
Health

How NCDs complicate pregnancy and childbirth

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Pregnant women participate in Car Free Day mass sports in Kigali on May 24. Courtesy
Women

When vomiting in pregnancy needs medical attention

Friday, August 14, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
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Editorial

No mother should die while giving life

Thursday, July 23, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on Wednesday, July 22.
Health

First Lady says solutions to maternal deaths exist, delivery is the problem

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Medics inside IRCAD Africa Campus in Kigali on October 6, 2023. The $32 million state-of-the-art facility stands as the continent's premier center for training and research in minimally invasive surgery.

A sovereign bet on science could save millions of lives

Thursday, June 25, 2026
A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine at BK Arena in Kigali on March 6, 2021. File

Why does the world refuse to fund the best security strategy?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Rwanda Social Security Board staff member verifies a resident's health insurance registration status before they are cleared for a consultation with the doctor in Burera. File
Health

Govt orders health facilities to treat patients before insurance checks

Sunday, March 29, 2026