Breaking-the-Stigma

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Dr. Kayitesi Kayitenkore speaks to The New Times journalist. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Breaking the skin barrier: Kayitesi Kayitenkore on dermatology, identity, and healing in Rwanda

Monday, November 24, 2025
Geraldine Trada (left) and her mother Tracy Mutesi co-founded the foundation to tackle the scourge diabetes is. Photos: Courtesy.
Health

From grief to action: A mother and daughter’s fight against diabetes in Rwanda

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Participants during a walk to raise awareness on Breast Cancer. Rwanda and the world started the last week of the month dedicated to raising awareness on breast cancer.
Editorial

Early detection remains the key weapon against breast cancer

Monday, October 27, 2025
Dr. Christian Ntizimira, Executive Director of ACREOL and a faculty member at the Palliative Care Centre for Excellence in Research and Education (PalC), during an interview with The New Times. Photos by Olivier M
Society

Harvard alumnus Dr. Ntizimira on rethinking palliative care in Africa

Wednesday, October 15, 2025
BCIEA developed the IROZA chatbot in collaboration with healthcare providers, technology specialists, and community members. Its launch comes amid a rise in breast cancer cases in Rwanda, aiming to improve access to reliable health information. Courtesy photo
Health

WhatsApp chatbot to boost fight against breast cancer

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
The New Times
Health

IVF in Rwanda: Breaking taboos, bringing hope to couples facing infertility

Saturday, July 12, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during their initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

End period stigma: better menstrual hygiene for rural Rwandan schoolgirls

Monday, July 07, 2025
The New Times
Health

Depression is more than just sadness: know the causes and how to deal with it

Saturday, March 29, 2025
Journalists during a two-day media training on HIV/AIDS awareness and ethical reporting in Kigali from March 12. PHOTO BY JOAN MBABAZI
Health

Journalists trained in ethical reporting to boost HIV/AIDS awareness

Friday, March 14, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo during the Solid Minds Partners Learning Convening in Kigali. Courtesy

Resilient women, resilient minds: celebrating women in mental health

Saturday, March 08, 2025
Violence has no gender - every victim deserves to be heard, believed and protected. Courtesy
Society

Breaking the silence: The hidden crisis of gender-based violence against men

Friday, February 28, 2025
Teen mothers during a meeting with HDI officials during a campaign on reproductive health. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Five key reasons why govt is pushing for teen access to contraceptives

Thursday, February 27, 2025