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Teen mothers can now visit a clinic to access contraception, HIV or STI testing, and reproductive health information without parental consent. File    

If we don’t teach consent, we leave children defenseless

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Officials during a consultative meeting on the new law regulating healthcare services that was adopted by the Cabinet. in Kigali. Courtesy
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What Rwanda’s new health law means for access to sexual, reproductive services

Wednesday, November 12, 2025
Participants pose for a group at the workshop to present the results of the survey
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FEATURED: Tanga Community champions inclusive access to sexual, reproductive health services

Wednesday, October 01, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during her initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

Celebrating adolescent health rights: A landmark step for Rwanda

Wednesday, September 03, 2025
Teen girls during a reproductive health session at GS Gisagara. Courtesy

Stop worrying about teen sex — start teaching safe choices

Tuesday, September 02, 2025
Girls follow an interaction space during a reproductive session at GS Gisagara
Health

Why early conversations on sex and consent are vital for children’s safety

Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Teenagers follow some advice on how to use contraceptives during a campaign to raise awareness on AIDS. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana

Contraceptives for 15-year-olds: Finally, facing facts!

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Participants of the 2024 World AIDS Day. Rwanda has cut new HIV cases by 82% and AIDS deaths by 86%, reaching global health targets years before the 2030 deadline. File
Health

How Rwanda met global HIV targets ahead of schedule

Thursday, July 31, 2025
Dr Gallican Rwibasira, the Head of the National HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre, speaks to journalists during the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science opened on July 15, in Kigali. PHOTO: Joan Mbabazi
Health

Undetected Syphilis cases threaten lives of pregnant women, newborns – RBC

Saturday, July 19, 2025
Dr. Gallican Rwibasira, Head of the National HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis Programmes at Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), speaks during a panel discussion at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Science in Kigali on July 15
Health

WHO-approved test panel for HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis B unveiled in Kigali

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Students from FAWE Girls School during a presentation. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Education

Proof that gender policies work? Look at Rwanda’s schools

Monday, July 14, 2025
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Health

IVF in Rwanda: Breaking taboos, bringing hope to couples facing infertility

Saturday, July 12, 2025