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Winnie Mutesi and her husband with their newborn baby at Hospital La Croix du Sud in Kigali, on December 25. Reproductive technologies mean fertility treatments and procedures that assist couples with difficulties conceiving children. File Photo
Rwanda

Surrogacy: Six key proposals in new bill

Thursday, November 07, 2024
The New Times

The importance of vitamin D, lifestyle choices in bone health

Friday, November 01, 2024
A woman with her newborn at Kacyiru Hospital. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Women

Seven key changes in Rwanda’s new maternity leave law

Saturday, August 10, 2024
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

World Breastfeeding Week: Essential tips for effective nursing

Wednesday, August 07, 2024
Dr. Richard Mihigo, Rwanda’s candidate for the position of Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Africa Regional Office. Courtesy
Africa

Rwanda’s Dr. Mihigo launches campaign for WHO Africa post

Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rwandan Doctor Richard Mihigo, now a contender for the WHO Africa Regional Office. Courtesy
Health

The humble beginnings of Richard Mihigo, the Rwandan doctor vying to lead WHO Africa

Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Mpox, formerly called monkeypox, is a viral infection and can be deadly. It is reported that the current outbreak has been driven by sexual transmission but there is evidence this strain can also be passed on through close skin-to-skin contact.
Health

New mpox strain in DR Congo 'most dangerous yet' – reports

Thursday, June 27, 2024
Nyirahabimana and her two sons, Enock and Honoré, pose for a family photo at their home in Rutsiro. Photo: Alice Kayibanda
Women

The power of love: Nyirahabimana’s journey with albinism

Friday, June 21, 2024
The New Times
Health

The toll of fistula: American doctors working to stem the tide in Rwanda

Monday, May 13, 2024
The New Times

A society where mothers thrive and flourish

Sunday, May 12, 2024
Dr Daniel Ngamije the Director of WHO Global Malaria Program delivers his remarks during the 8th Pan-African Malaria Conference in Kigali on Friday April 26. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Inside USAID Tubeho’s drive to improve maternal and child healthcare services

Wednesday, May 01, 2024
Doctors conduct an operation. Large-scale electrification of rural health facilities in sub-Saharan countries is key to boosting Africa's ability to cope with disease outbreaks. PHOTO BY SAM NGENDAHIMANA
Africa

Africa's health systems resilience depends on access to energy: WHO

Thursday, April 04, 2024