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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
A waiter on duty at Kisimenti Car Free Zone in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

What data reveals about alcohol consumption in Rwanda

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
Security officers and district officials during an event to destroy illicit drinks in Gasabo. At least 44 people have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year. File
Health

Illicit alcohol linked to over 40 deaths in six months, health minister says

Thursday, July 09, 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
A mother shares a warm moment with her children, reflecting how changing policies, economic realities, and personal choices are shaping smaller, planned families in Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

How policy, economics and choice are redefining family size in Rwanda

Friday, January 16, 2026
Officials and delegates pose for a group photo at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Health

Declining fertility rate not a concern now, but could be in future - expert

Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa, addresses delegates at the launch of the 2025 Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (RDHS) on December 17. Courtesy
Editorial

Despite the gains in public health, we still have work to do

Thursday, December 18, 2025
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
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy
Health

Why breastfeeding support is crucial for working mothers

Friday, August 08, 2025
Students wash their hands at GS Kicukiro in 2021. Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and save lives. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why clean hands shouldn't be a crisis habit

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Children with Shisha Kibondo, a maize-soya fortified blend enriched with vitamins and minerals, is one of the tools in Rwanda’s fight against child malnutrition. File
Health

Govt has invested Rwf54bn in fortified food since 2018

Monday, May 12, 2025