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Palemon Shimirwa of Gicumbi District and Amina Umuhoza of Nyarugenge District demonstrate the positive impact of the government’s youth empowerment programmes.
Rwanda

Meet the President: Two youths reflect on opportunities that changed their lives

Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS) is a lifelong condition caused by alcohol exposure before birth.

Preventing fetal alcohol syndrome

Monday, October 19, 2026
A display of various habit-forming substances, including alcohol, cigarettes, prescription medications, and illicit drugs.
Health

How early support can protect young people from substance abuse

Monday, October 12, 2026
Delegates tour an exhibition at the Africa HealthTech Summit in Kigali on Thursday, October 1. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Mental health care must reach young people where they are: experts

Friday, October 02, 2026
A health worker speaks with a pregnant woman and her husband at Mubumba Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. September is observed as Sexual Health Awareness Month. PHOTO BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

Breaking the silence around sexual and reproductive health

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Teen girls follow a trainer on reproductive health at GS Mugombwa in Gisagara District on March 12, 2019. Sam Ngendahimana
Education

Curriculum review targets gaps in sexuality education

Tuesday, September 01, 2026
Children attend a pre-school class at Munini model village located in Nyaruguru District. PHOTO/FILE
Health

Back to school: The health checks parents should not skip

Monday, August 31, 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
First Lady Jeannette Kagame plays with children during the inauguration of the first Imbuto Hub in Nyamata, Bugesera District, on Friday, July 24. Imbuto Hub is a community centre offering education, vocational training, health services, sports and recreational facilities. PHOTOS BY OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Education

PHOTOS: First Lady inaugurates Imbuto Hub in Bugesera

Friday, July 24, 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
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