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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
Rwanda plans to introduce lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable drug for HIV prevention, in the last quarter of the year. Courtesy
Health

Six-month HIV prevention injection set for rollout by year-end

Thursday, January 15, 2026
For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
Some of the best performing girls get their certificates of appreciation during an event in Musanze. File

Rwanda’s gender gains in 2025 must be protected

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
Teen girls during a session on reproductive health in girls club in Nyanza District. Sam Ngendahimana

Too young to consent, old enough to face adult consequences

Thursday, January 01, 2026
Participants during a two-day capacity-building training aimed at raising awareness, and implementing effective interventions to ensure safe, and supportive learning environments.
Education

University gender ministers convene to strengthen action against GBV

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
SOS children during a christmas event hosted by Radisson Blu hotel in 2024. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

How to keep children active, safe and connected this festive season

Friday, December 19, 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
Participants follow the presentation on the newly validated guide in Kigali on December 16. The new guide is intended for trainers who work with parents and young people in both school and community settings.
Rwanda

New guide set to tackle ‘hard talk’ between parents and adolescents

Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Officials and award winners pose for a group photo at the 10th edition of the Annual Reproductive Health Journalism Awards, organised by the Health Development Initiative (HDI) on December 12. Photos by Hamza Ineza
Featured

Journalists honored for shaping public dialogue on sexual and reproductive health

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
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
Sports enthusiasts raise their voices against gender-based violence during Car Free Day activities in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Inside the mind of an abuser: Insights from a Psychologist

Monday, December 08, 2025