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Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 2026
A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026
Dr. Zhang Xiaohong, one of the 19 specialists from the 26th Chinese Medical Team, on duty at Masaka Hospital. The team, comprising 19 specialists, has treated about 5,000 patients in just two months.
People

Inside Chinese clinic offering free treatment in Kigali

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

She became a midwife after her neighbour died in childbirth

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
Masaka hospital in Kicukiro District has received new medical equipment worth Rwf30 million. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

PHOTOS: Masaka hospital gets new surgical equipment

Friday, April 10, 2026
Cécile Mukagasana, a survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, tends to her cows in Mbyo village, where she has rebuilt her life through a long journey of healing and reconciliation. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Kwibuka

PHOTOS: Inside Mbyo village, where survivors, perpetrators chose to live together again

Thursday, April 09, 2026
A mother beastfeeds her baby during a campaign. In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy

Supporting mothers beyond celebration

Sunday, March 01, 2026
Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva, and other Heads of State and government pose for a group photo at at the African Union’s 39th Ordinary Summit.
Health

PM Nsengiyumva urges greater investment in maternal health at AU summit

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Doctors perform a neurosurgical operation at Kacyiru District Hospital on January 21, 2020. (File)
Health

Inside push to localise specialist healthcare

Thursday, February 12, 2026
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Newborns in Rwanda will now get a Hepatitis B vaccine dose within 24 hours of birth, according to RBC.
Health

Newborns to get Hepatitis B vaccine

Saturday, January 03, 2026