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A woman breastfeeding her baby. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year.
Health

Mother-to-child HIV transmission remains below 2%

Wednesday, July 01, 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
A variety of fresh, locally sourced vegetables arranged at a home in Kigali, Rwanda, highlighting healthy eating and household food preparation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The danger of following nutrition myths

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Panelists engage in a discussion at the workshop. Discussions focused on key human rights issues, including civic space and democratic participation, economic security and livelihood protection, access to justice, gender equality, social protection. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

Never Again Rwanda forum hails human rights progress, urges action on remaining gaps

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Doctor Jean de Dieu Nsanzimana is a Rwandan general surgeon undergoing specialised training in Israel. Courtesy
Health

Meet Rwandan surgeon preparing to bring specialised heart care home

Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Former FDLR Combatant, Corpol (Rtd)Laurence Mujawayezu, delivering her testimony, on June 2 at Mutobo Demobilisation Center.
Rwanda

Former FDLR combatant recounts path from trauma to hope

Saturday, June 13, 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
Kaneza, an educator and principal of Africa New Life Academy.
Women

One woman’s story of raising quadruplets

Sunday, May 10, 2026
Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026