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A woman and her new born at Kirehe Hospital in eastern province. File

Why are we still blaming women for infertility?

Monday, July 20, 2026
Community Health Workers undergo a training session on maternal health in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

How 30 years of community health workers have changed access to care

Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Strengthening teenage pregnancy prevention through complementary interventions

Monday, July 06, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
Fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus, affect an estimated 20 to 30 per cent of women of reproductive age globally.
Women

Why many women live with uterine tumors without knowing it

Friday, June 26, 2026
The Mama Guide, a new book published by Umubyeyi Elevate, explores women's health beyond major milestones, showing how wellbeing evolves through every stage of life.
Education

Book review: The Mama Guide connects the dots in women’s health

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 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
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
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
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025