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Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Officials during a consultative meeting on the new law regulating healthcare services that was adopted by the Cabinet. in Kigali. Courtesy
Featured

What Rwanda’s new health law means for access to sexual, reproductive services

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Teen girls during a reproductive health session at GS Gisagara. Courtesy

Stop worrying about teen sex — start teaching safe choices

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Girls follow an interaction space during a reproductive session at GS Gisagara
Health

Why early conversations on sex and consent are vital for children’s safety

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Female students during a session on reproductive health in Gisagara. File
Health

What Rwandans say about newly passed health services bill

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Doctors conduct a screening exam at Legacy Clinic in Kigali. File
Health

What new health law means for patients, doctors and families

Wednesday, August 06, 2025
Some people pose for a photo during a campaign on preventing transmissible diseases.
Editorial

Teenage access to contraception doesn’t mean our work is done

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

What next after MPs pass health services bill?

Tuesday, August 05, 2025
Members of Parliament passed the new healthcare services bill on Monday, August 4.
Health

Rwanda Parliament passes bill allowing surrogacy, contraceptives for 15-year-olds

Monday, August 04, 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025