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Children who undergo mental health treatment at CARAES Ndera Neuropsychiatric Teaching Hospital's child mental health unit. Courtesy
Health

Family disputes fuelling children's mental health crisis - experts

Thursday, July 23, 2026
The government plans to invest Rwf24.8 billion by 2029 to improve access to education for children with disabilities
Education

Rwf24bn plan to boost access to education for children with disabilities

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Outgoing Kigali Doyen President Alphonse Mukama and Incoming Kigali Doyen President Theoneste Mwunguzi (Right) during the installation ceremony in Kigali on June 18.
Rwanda

New Lions Club presidents pledge expanded community service

Friday, June 19, 2026
Children with disabilities during the launch of Love Initiative Day at Kibagabaga Hospital on Tuesday, June 16. Courtesy
Health

African Child Day: Stakeholders push for greater disability inclusion

Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The World Autism Awareness Day 2026, was marked on April 2, under the theme, “Autism and Humanity Every Life Has Value.”

Not a curse: the hidden struggle of autism in Rwanda

Thursday, April 02, 2026
Director General of Rwanda Basic Education Board, Nelson Mbarushimana, speaking at a conference to mark World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 this year. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Sacred struggles: Disability, gender and resilience; the deafening silence around autism

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Rwanda will host Genomic Frontiers Rwanda 2025, a symposium set to take place from October 15 to 17. Courtesy
Health

Scientists to meet in Kigali for genomics symposium

Monday, October 13, 2025
A pharmacist searching rows of drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts caution expectant mothers on paracetamol use

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Rwanda Education Board Director General speaks at the National Conference on Autism in Kigali an event held to mark World Autism Awareness Day, on April 2. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Autism: Six pressing issues that need attention

Saturday, April 05, 2025
A mother helps her autistic child write on a flip chart at the Kigali Autism Centre in Kagugu, Gasabo District on December 23, 2022. Photo Craish Bahizi
Health

Early detection of autism helps children prosper – experts

Thursday, April 03, 2025
Teachers support a disabled student by addressing his special needs and promoting inclusive education. / Photo: Courtesy.
Education

Four things to know about Rwanda’s new special needs schools’ project

Thursday, March 06, 2025
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common mental disorders affecting between 5–8 per cent of children, predominantly boys.
Health

ADHD: Understanding its effects on learning, daily life

Tuesday, October 08, 2024