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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
The Radisson Blu and Kigali Convention Centre launched a week-long programme focused on sustainability, community partnerships and its next phase of growth during the 10th anniversary on Monday, July 13. Kellya Keza
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Radisson Blu, KCC mark decade of driving hospitality growth, community impact

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Rollout of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, expected to be introduced in November. File
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How Rwanda is addressing gaps in HIV treatment

Sunday, July 05, 2026
A woman breastfeeding her baby. Mother-to-child transmission of HIV in Rwanda has remained below 2 percent over the past decade, rising slightly to 1.1 percent from 0.9 percent in the previous year.
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Mother-to-child HIV transmission remains below 2%

Wednesday, July 01, 2026
A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.
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Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 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
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Teen pregnancy rises to 8% as experts warn of growing risks

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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
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Why early conversations on sex and consent are vital for children’s safety

Tuesday, August 19, 2025