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Dr Emmanuel Nshimiyumuremyi screening a pregnant woman. File
Health

Why eight prenatal visits matter for mothers and babies

Tuesday, July 28, 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
A woman and her new born at Kirehe Hospital in eastern province. File

Why are we still blaming women for infertility?

Monday, July 20, 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
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Strengthening teenage pregnancy prevention through complementary interventions

Monday, July 06, 2026
Minister of Health Dr Sabin Nsanzimana speaks during the event at Kigali Convention Centre. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Keeping girls in school key to curbing teenage pregnancy, says health minister

Friday, June 26, 2026
Fibroids, non-cancerous tumors that grow in or on the uterus, affect an estimated 20 to 30 per cent of women of reproductive age globally.
Women

Why many women live with uterine tumors without knowing it

Friday, June 26, 2026
The Mama Guide, a new book published by Umubyeyi Elevate, explores women's health beyond major milestones, showing how wellbeing evolves through every stage of life.
Education

Book review: The Mama Guide connects the dots in women’s health

Saturday, June 13, 2026
Julienne Nyirandinabo, the 40-year-old resident of Nyabikenke in Bumbogo Sector, Gasabo District, speaks to The New Times during the interview. Photo by Kellya Keza
Women

From fistula to recovery: One woman’s journey after a C-section

Friday, June 05, 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
A midwife cares for a premature baby in a neonatal care unit at Kirehe Hospital. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda’s midwifery workforce grows to 2,400 amid high targets

Tuesday, May 05, 2026