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

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

Tuesday, May 05, 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

Women still face gaps despite workplace equality gains – official

Saturday, May 02, 2026
Workers at Pink Mango garment factory at Kigali Special Economic Zone. Craish Bahizi

Moving Labour Day beyond symbolism to a day of accountability

Friday, May 01, 2026
Equity Bank Rwanda and MUA Insurance Rwanda Ltd, staff pose for a photo at the launch of “Isheja”, a new hybrid banking and insurance product, on Monday, March 30. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Featured

Equity Bank, MUA-Insurance launch low interest banking-insurance product to empower women customers

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
BRALIRWA women staff pose for a group photo at the meeting. Courtesy
Featured

BRALIRWA marks Women’s Month, expanding workplace inclusion efforts 

Monday, March 30, 2026
The construction of a modernized and expanded Ruhengeri Referral Hospital is set to begin in May, 2026. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Health

Construction of new Ruhengeri Hospital to begin in May - official

Friday, March 20, 2026
Women sell food commodities at Kimironko Market in Gasabo. For women working in informal sectors or in workplaces where enforcement is weak, there is still a gap. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women’s Month in a high-pressure job: Recognising privilege and pushing for change

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Angele Buzayire, who will mark 20 years in legal practice next year, is one of the longest-serving female lawyers in Rwanda. Courtesy
Women

Law today has become a vocation for women, says long-serving lawyer

Sunday, March 08, 2026
A mother beastfeeds her baby during a campaign. In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Supporting mothers beyond celebration

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Heads of State and Government pose for a photo at the African Union summit on Saturday, February 14. Courtesy
Editorial

African leaders must walk the talk on maternal health

Monday, February 16, 2026
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

Monday, January 05, 2026
The President of Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union (RNMU), André Gitembagara, addresses delegates during the International Nurses and Midwives Scientific Conference 2025, on December 11. Courtesy
Health

Nurses harness digital tools to improve maternal health, emergency care

Thursday, December 11, 2025