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Officials discard thousands of litres of illicit brew during a crackdown on illegal production of alcoholic drinks in Bugesera District in the past. Courtesy.
Rwanda

Experts: Illicit alcohol crackdown should go beyond enforcement

Saturday, August 22, 2026
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
The volunteers engaged with more than 40 students through educational and recreational activities designed to encourage learning, social interaction and inclusion.
Featured

HLB Rwanda marks Communities Day with support for children with autism

Friday, July 24, 2026
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
A teacher helps a child with disabilities during a lesson. File
Education

Teachers equipped to identify disabilities in young learners

Monday, July 20, 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
A teacher helps a child with disabilities during a lesson. File

Education for all in Rwanda: Priority for children with disabilities

Monday, July 13, 2026
Parents and their children during an event ahead of festive seasons in 2024 at Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

The greatest gift you can give a child is time

Wednesday, June 24, 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
Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana (2nd Left) addresses senators during a consultation meeting on autism in Rwanda on Wednesday, June 17. COURTESY
Health

Renewed call for support services for children with autism

Thursday, June 18, 2026
A parent talks to her child at home.

The parent behind the child

Thursday, June 18, 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