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Louise Kamanyana a midwife practicing in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

A midwife’s mission to bring new life into the world

Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Saidath Gato, a midwife now with 15 years of experience, currently works for Partners In Health Rwanda. Courtesy
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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
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Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026
A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.
Health

Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 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
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
A medic administers a COVID-19 vaccine in Bugesera on March 10, 2021. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Why are the next 5 years crucial in global health? How do we fund health?

Thursday, December 11, 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
A baby born after a successful Intra-Uterine Transfusion (IUT) at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) is now 2.5 months old and in good health. Courtesy 
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Countries urged to ensure preterm babies have ‘best start in life’

Saturday, November 15, 2025
A nurse assists a mother with her newborn at a hospital in Kigali on January 1, 2025. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Women

Life after birth: How mothers should cope with postpartum depression

Friday, November 14, 2025
Patients in the waiting area at the reception of Butaro Hospital. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

How Butaro Hospital has transformed maternal care in rural Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025