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Minister of State for Health Dr Yvan Butera, delivers his remarks at at the opening of the fifth Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on September 30. Photos by Elvis Ndateba
Women

How digital health is helping reduce maternal deaths

Thursday, October 01, 2026
Participants pose for a group photo during the Global Annual Meeting at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Centre on September 14. PHOTO/Kellya Keza
Featured

New study explores how wearable sensors, AI could help save mothers and newborns

Tuesday, September 15, 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
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
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 Emmanuel Nshimiyumuremyi screening a pregnant woman. File
Health

Why eight prenatal visits matter for mothers and babies

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
American philanthropist and billionaire Bill Gates visits TKMD Syringes Manufacturing in Rwamagana on Monday, July 20. Courtesy
Rwanda

What major projects are funded by Bill Gates in Rwanda?

Thursday, July 23, 2026
American philanthropist Bill Gates addresses delegates during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation on Wednesday, July 22. Courtesy
Health

Bill Gates urges early AI rollout in Africa to narrow health gap

Thursday, July 23, 2026
First Lady Jeannette Kagame delivers remarks during the inaugural Paul Farmer Butaro Dialogues on Health Equity and Innovation held at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), on Wednesday, July 22.
Health

First Lady says solutions to maternal deaths exist, delivery is the problem

Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Community Health Workers undergo a training session on maternal health in Karongi District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

How 30 years of community health workers have changed access to care

Thursday, July 09, 2026
Health minister Nsanzimana (left) shakes hands with his Russian counterpart Mikhail Murashko after signing the agreement.
Health

Rwanda, Russia sign deal in nuclear medicine, healthcare systems

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
A woman with her baby arrives at Girubuzima Health Post in Burera District. According to statistics every day, on average, more than 700 women die from causes linked to pregnancy and childbirth. Courtesy

The glaring injustice of maternal deaths in Africa

Friday, May 15, 2026