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Girls listen to an advisor on reproductive health during an event to mark AIDS Day in Ndera Sector in Gasabo in 2024. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana

If mothers don’t have the answers, who will teach the daughters?

Thursday, August 13, 2026
AI-generated image showing two adolescents share a light-hearted moment outdoors, highlighting the importance of healthy communication, mutual respect and informed choices in adolescent relationships.

Why Rwanda needs ‘Romeo and Juliet law' for consensual adolescent relationships

Monday, August 10, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Children who undergo mental health treatment at CARAES Ndera Neuropsychiatric Teaching Hospital's child mental health unit. Courtesy
Health

Family disputes fuelling children's mental health crisis - experts

Thursday, July 23, 2026
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Not all menstrual pain is normal: Why women deserve better answers

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
PHOTO: AI

Strengthening teenage pregnancy prevention through complementary interventions

Monday, July 06, 2026
Rollout of lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, expected to be introduced in November. File
Health

How Rwanda is addressing gaps in HIV treatment

Sunday, July 05, 2026
Students read books in a library at Groupe scolaire Munini in Nyaruguru District. The school was constructed to accommodate students from families that were relocated to Munini Model village from high risk zones.

Building on Rwanda's efforts to reduce school dropout

Friday, July 03, 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
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
PM Nsengiyumva said Rwanda has saved an estimated $800,000 (approximately Rwf1.17 billion) since 2022 by introducing local kidney transplant services. Courtesy
Health

Over Rwf1bn saved through local kidney transplants

Thursday, March 26, 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