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Caretakers assist a child with autism at Autism Rwanda. Based on the World Health Organization’s global estimate of autism prevalence, Rwanda is estimated to have more than 140,000 people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Craish Bahizi

Autism and mental health: A growing public health priority for Rwanda and Africa

Sunday, August 09, 2026
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Health

Beyond the bottle: Healthier ways to heal emotional pain and lift your mood

Saturday, August 08, 2026
Youth showcase their products at Mulindi Agri-Show in Kigali. The government is targeting the creation of 30,000 youth jobs in the food innovation economy by 2035. File
Economy

Innovation: New strategy eyes 30,000 jobs for youth in food system by 2035

Friday, August 07, 2026
Minister of State for Agriculture and Animal Resources Solange Uwituze speaks during a meeting on July 20. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Agriculture

Agric minister explains plan to fast-track food innovation drive

Thursday, August 06, 2026
The biotechnology company said on Tuesday, August 4, that the first volunteers in Canada had received the vaccine, known as mRNA-1469
Health

First human trial begins for Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Wednesday, August 05, 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
A view of Bugesera Industrial Zone that is under development. File
Infrastructure

Govt steps up drive to improve industrial parks

Tuesday, August 04, 2026
Children eat food during a baby naming ceremony known as 'kurya Ubunnyano'. File

When a child removes the family name

Monday, August 03, 2026
Workers remove asbestos on the roof of one of buildings of University of Rwanda in Huye. Courtesy
Housing

Asbestos phaseout set for completion in 2027

Monday, August 03, 2026
Global donor government funding for HIV programmes in low- and middle-income countries fell by 25 per cent in 2025. Courtesy
Health

Global HIV funding falls 25%, hitting lowest level since 2007

Sunday, August 02, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda on December 16, 2018. The newly approved Rwanda Nature Foundation (RNF) will oversee the management of Volcanoes and Gishwati-Mukura national parks. File
Environment

How new conservation agency will work

Friday, July 31, 2026