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A health worker speaks with a pregnant woman and her husband at Mubumba Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. September is observed as Sexual Health Awareness Month. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

Breaking the silence around sexual and reproductive health

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
A woman and her new born at Kirehe Hospital in eastern province. File

Why are we still blaming women for infertility?

Monday, July 20, 2026
Girls receive sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera and Brian Natete as part of their initiative to support girls from underprivileged families in accessing menstrual hygiene products in Gisagara District. Courtes

A dignified period should be part of every girl’s school day

Friday, June 19, 2026
Children and their parents during an event at Autisme Rwanda in Kagugu. Courtesy
Featured

Autisme Rwanda selected among first FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund grantees

Monday, May 11, 2026
Diane Umumararungu speaks to The New Times during the interview in Mayange.
Kwibuka

Born out of rape, a woman's journey through pain, identity crisis and hope

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Dr. Stephen Rulisa, Professor and Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Rwanda AND Dr Ruzindana Kenneth. COURTESY
People

Experts flag lifestyle factors behind rising infertility

Friday, April 03, 2026
Winnie Kananura Muyumbukazi works with athletes to help them overcome these struggles. Courtesy
Women

One woman carves out a career in sports psychology coaching

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
Reported cases of gender-based violence continue to rise.
Crime

Understanding the increase in reported gender-based violence cases

Saturday, January 17, 2026
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Music lovers gather for the Trace Awards concert in Kigali.
Showbiz

Celebrate the holidays in Kigali: Grand Christmas Concert, German Market & Co

Friday, December 05, 2025
Two women proudly wear the message: ‘Together, we rise to end violence against women and girls,’ standing strong for change and hope.
Crime

Unmasking the silent pain of gender-based violence

Friday, December 05, 2025