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Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a lifelong condition caused by alcohol exposure before birth.

Preventing fetal alcohol syndrome

Monday, October 19, 2026
Tea pluckers on duty in Sorwathe's plantation in Rulindo District. Sorwathe and and its sister company Silverback Tea are addressing some of the needs through early childhood development (ECD) centres, child nutrition, women’s associations, agricultural training and environmental initiatives. Courtesy
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How Sorwathe, Silverback Tea are supporting rural women, environmental sustainability

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Healthcare providers, law enforcement, local leaders, and community advocates gathered for a group photo after an impactful discussion focused on harm reduction for people who use drugs. PHOTO/COURTESY.
Featured

Harm reduction can close critical gaps in healthcare for people who use drugs

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Sickle cell disease is a group of inherited red blood disorders that cause red blood cells to become rigid, sticky, and shaped like a crescent or a farm tool called a sickle. Courtesy
Health

Sickle cell: Why some patients are diagnosed after serious complications

Thursday, October 08, 2026
Miners work in a tunnel at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Miners’ union backs insurance against heavy-rain income losses

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Pastors participate at the opening of a one-week National Itorero programme for ADEPR pastors at the National Ubutore Development Centre in Nkumba, Burera District on Monday, October 5. Courtesy
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Minister Bizimana urges ADEPR pastors to promote unity and reconciliation

Monday, October 05, 2026
More than 5,900 delegates are expected in Kigali for the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit, which will begin from September 30 to October 2. Courtesy
Health

Over 5,000 expected in Kigali for Africa HealthTech Summit

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Some of the seventy-eight women convicted of crimes related to the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi have completed a reintegration programme.
Women

Over 70 female Genocide convicts complete reintegration programme

Friday, September 25, 2026
Residents meet civil registration officers during the celebration of the African Civil Registration Day
Rwanda

Civil registration drive helps fix gaps in vital records

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Dr Vincent Bajinya, a Rwandan national was charged with one offence of conduct ancillary to genocide and six offences of conduct ancillary to murder as a crime against humanity.
Crime

Vincent Bajinya: Who is the Rwandan doctor facing Genocide charges in UK?

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
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
Members of the genocidial group FDLR in eastern DR Congo.
Africa

The ordeal of rape, forced abortions in the FDLR as told by survivors

Tuesday, September 15, 2026