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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
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
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
Girls listen to an advisor on reproductive health during an event to mark AIDS Day in Ndera Sector in Gasabo in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

If mothers don’t have the answers, who will teach the daughters?

Thursday, August 13, 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
Florence Niyonkuru (on her knees) struck bronze in Women's 10,000m final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Courtesy.

Niyonkuru reaps medals after ‘years of patience’

Monday, August 03, 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 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
President Paul Kagame addresses participants of the 16th cohort of the Itorero Indangamirwa at the Rwanda Defence Force Combat Training Centre (CTC) in Gabiro, Gatsibo District on Tuesday, July 28.
Rwanda

Kagame tasks Itorero youth to protect Rwanda’s progress

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Dr Emmanuel Nshimiyumuremyi screening a pregnant woman. File
Health

Why eight prenatal visits matter for mothers and babies

Tuesday, July 28, 2026
Children who undergo mental health treatment at CARAES Ndera Neuropsychiatric Teaching Hospital's child mental health unit. Courtesy
Health

Family disputes fuelling children's mental health crisis - experts

Thursday, July 23, 2026