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Uterine fibroids also called leiomyomas or myomas are noncancerous growths that develop in or on the uterus. File
Health

Fibroids: A common yet overlooked women’s health issue in Rwanda

Monday, August 04, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during their initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

End period stigma: better menstrual hygiene for rural Rwandan schoolgirls

Monday, July 07, 2025
Audrine Barahira, 43, a resident of Remera in Gasabo District, shares her journey of blood donation with passion and conviction. Photo by Willy Mucyo
Health

Every drop counts: One woman's mission to save lives through blood donation

Monday, June 23, 2025
BDO East Africa (Rwanda) Ltd’s staff took part in a blood donation drive on Friday, November 2. Craish Bahizi
Health

Rwandans urged to know their blood type: A lifesaving measure in emergencies

Saturday, June 14, 2025
I matter initiative free pads donated to adolescent girls on February 14th, 2020.
Women

Why safe menstrual hygiene remains elusive for women in underserved communities

Friday, June 06, 2025
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Dr. Subira Manzi’s bold mission to demystify menopause care in Rwanda

Monday, June 02, 2025
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The importance of self-breast examination in early cancer detection

Thursday, March 13, 2025
Teen girls follow instructions on contraceptives during the HIV Prevention Campaign by AEE Rwanda in Gasabo on December 2, 2024. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Contraception among teenagers: What you need to know

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Participants at the fifth Edition of the Annual Adolescent Conference on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) in Kigali. Courtesy
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National adolescent conference highlights persistent SRHR challenges

Monday, November 25, 2024
Girls in Gisagara show free pads that they got from an activist. In 2019, the Rwandan government added sanitary pads to the list of goods that are VAT exempted in a bid to ease their affordability. Photos: Courtesy
Health

Beyond the pad: Breaking barriers to menstrual health and equality

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
The weeklong campaign was aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower women and girls to prioritize their menstrual health for better well-being, concluded on May 28 . All photos by Craish Bahizi
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FEATURED: AHF, partners on campaign to lessen stigma, empower women, girls in menstrual hygiene management

Saturday, June 01, 2024
A group of singers during their performance during the campaign to raise awareness of menstrual hygiene, and curb stigma around it on Tuesday, May 21. Dan Gatsinzi
Women

Why menstrual hygiene is more than access to sanitary products

Thursday, May 23, 2024