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A medical team posing for a photo at Kibagabaga Hospital. Photo by Jesca Mutamba
Health

Fistula: Why prevention must start before childbirth

Sunday, October 18, 2026
A health worker speaks with a pregnant woman and her husband at Mubumba Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. September is observed as Sexual Health Awareness Month. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

Breaking the silence around sexual and reproductive health

Wednesday, September 16, 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
Health workers during the ongoing crisis to fight against Ebola in DR Congo.

When health systems weaken, communities become the first line of survival

Friday, September 04, 2026
A mother takes care of her new born at Kirehe Hospital. File
Health

Beyond the ‘baby blues’: The hidden struggles of new mothers

Monday, August 24, 2026
Girls listen to an advisor on reproductive health during an event to mark AIDS Day in Ndera Sector in Gasabo in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

If mothers don’t have the answers, who will teach the daughters?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 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
Dr Emmanuel Nshimiyumuremyi screening a pregnant woman. File
Health

Why eight prenatal visits matter for mothers and babies

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
American philanthropist Bill Gates addresses delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy
Health

Bill Gates urges early AI rollout in Africa to narrow health gap

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