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Health workers during the ongoing crisis to fight against Ebola in DR Congo.

When health systems weaken, communities become the first line of survival

Friday, September 04, 2026
Teen girls follow a trainer on reproductive health at GS Mugombwa in Gisagara District on March 12, 2019. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Curriculum review targets gaps in sexuality education

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Nooliet Kabanyana, Executive Director of Rwanda NGOs Forum on HIVAIDS and Health Promotion, speaks at a workshop for member organisations in Kigali earlier this year. Courtesy photo
Featured

Rethinking health financing as aid declines

Friday, August 28, 2026
Doris Uwicyeza Picard, CEO of the Rwanda Governance Board, speaks at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum on Rwanda’s Home-Grown Solutions in the country’s transformational journey. Courtesy
Rwanda

How does Africa rethink its path to development?

Thursday, August 27, 2026
A mother takes care of her new born at Kirehe Hospital. File
Health

Beyond the ‘baby blues’: The hidden struggles of new mothers

Monday, August 24, 2026
Officials and other participants pose for a group photo after unveiling Murika Development Partners, on August 14, 2026 in Kigali. Courtesy photo
Featured

World Relief Rwanda marks 32 years of impact, transitions to Murika Development Partners

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Pregnant women participate in Car Free Day mass sports in Kigali on May 24. Courtesy
Women

When vomiting in pregnancy needs medical attention

Friday, August 14, 2026
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Dr Jean Kaseya, Director General, Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).

Hepatitis is the test of Africa's health sovereignty

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Africa CDC has commended Rwanda's progress in efforts to eliminate hepatitis, including administering vaccines to newborns. FILE
Health

Africa CDC boss commends Rwanda’s progress in hepatitis elimination

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
A healthcare worker tests a young man for COVID-19. Today’s health challenges demand solutions that reach far beyond the walls of a hospital. File

Why Rwanda’s health workforce needs more than clinical skills

Tuesday, July 28, 2026