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 Prof. Philip Cotton, Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity (left), and Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the Chancellor and Vice Chairman and Partner at Global Infrastructure Partners, award First Lady Jeannette Kagame an honorary doctorate during the University’s graduation ceremony in Butaro, Burera District on Sunday, January 25. Photos by Dan Gatsinzi
Education

PHOTOS: First Lady Jeannette Kagame awarded honorary doctorate by UGHE

Sunday, January 25, 2026
The number of children in ECD centres has grown more than five times in five years.
Education

Call to fix learning quality, infrastructure gaps in ECD centres

Friday, January 16, 2026
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 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
The newborns will receive the hepatitis B birth-dose vaccine on time, including babies born at home or outside health facilities. Courtesy
Health

What to know about Hepatitis B vaccine for newborns

Monday, January 05, 2026
The New Times

Latest demographic and health survey shows clear path to country’s socioeconomic transformation

Friday, December 19, 2025
Residents undergo the Community-based screening for hypertension and NCDs at Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. File
Health

Inside health initiatives that shaped 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Health Minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana delivers his remarks at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17 in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

What stood out in Rwanda’s latest health survey

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Participants follow the presentation on the newly validated guide in Kigali on December 16. The new guide is intended for trainers who work with parents and young people in both school and community settings.
Rwanda

New guide set to tackle ‘hard talk’ between parents and adolescents

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Doctors during an operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

WHO report shows billions lack access to health services; Rwanda expands coverage

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
A person collects eggs at a poultry farm in Bugesera. Animal-sourced protein consumption in Rwanda remains critically low, a challenge nutrition experts say must be addressed to help reduce stunting. File
Health

Experts push for greater animal protein intake to combat stunting

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Prenatal care, also called antenatal care, is the help pregnant women get from trained health workers to keep both mother and baby healthy. Courtesy
Women

How routine prenatal visits are preventing emergencies that used to kill mothers

Thursday, December 04, 2025