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A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.
Health

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Through the programme, 2,300 households from the districts of Gakenke and Nyabihu are expected to receive 23,868 seedlings that will contribute to combating malnutrition and environmental degradation
Featured

Gakenke: SKOL donates over 12,000 trees to help combat malnutrition

Monday, May 25, 2026
PL cadres from various levels across the country convened in Kigali on Sunday, 29 March. Photos by Michel Nkurunziza
Politics

PL party supports proposed 'family council' to help reduce divorce cases

Monday, March 30, 2026
The two-day event, titled “Innovative Solutions for Nutrition Security in Rwanda,” took place from March 12–13 in Kigali. All photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

CARE, European Union convene national workshop to drive innovative nutrition solutions in Rwanda

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Residents attend the event as Rwanda joined the rest of the world in celebrating World Tuberculosis Day on March 24 at Gasabo District. Courtesy
Health

World TB day: Death rate drops by over 95% in Rwanda

Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The 2025 survey indicates that 8% of girls aged 15–19 have ever been pregnant, compared with about 5% reported in the 201920 survey. File
Health

Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
UN Women Acting Country Representative to Rwanda, Tikikel Tadele Alemu. Photo: UN Women Rwanda

Upholding women’s rights and justice: The pathway to equality, unity and prosperity

Sunday, March 08, 2026
The meeting aimed to assess progress, strengthen coordination, and agree on practical actions to address persistent child malnutrition. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Health

Eastern Province steps up fight against persistent child stunting

Friday, March 06, 2026
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Agriculture

Milk production to rise by 135% by 2029; how it will be achieved

Saturday, January 31, 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
A pregnant woman undergoes check-up at Clinique la Medicale in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana.
Health

What do we need to attain full antenatal coverage in Rwanda?

Friday, January 09, 2026
Teen mothers listen to a health worker during an HIVAIDS awareness campaign in Rusororo. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Women

How teen girls slip into early motherhood

Thursday, January 01, 2026