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A person collects eggs at a poultry farm in Bugesera. Animal-sourced protein consumption in Rwanda remains critically low, a challenge nutrition experts say must be addressed to help reduce stunting. File
Health

Experts push for greater animal protein intake to combat stunting

Thursday, December 04, 2025
A baby born after a successful Intra-Uterine Transfusion (IUT) at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) is now 2.5 months old and in good health. Courtesy 
Health

Countries urged to ensure preterm babies have ‘best start in life’

Saturday, November 15, 2025
Patients in the waiting area at the reception of Butaro Hospital. Photo by Kellya Keza
Health

How Butaro Hospital has transformed maternal care in rural Rwanda

Monday, October 27, 2025
A mother and her new born at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. All photos by Keza Kellya
Women

Delivering hope: How Burera’s mothers navigate childbirth in rugged terrain

Friday, October 24, 2025
A newly inaugurated model Early Childhood Development (ECD) and Family Centre in Masaka Sector, Kicukiro District, on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy
Education

PHOTOS: Imbuto Foundation, partners inaugurate ECD and family centre in Masaka

Thursday, October 09, 2025
A pharmacist searching rows of drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Experts caution expectant mothers on paracetamol use

Thursday, August 28, 2025
In Rwanda, mothers exclusively breastfeed their infants during their first six months by 82.8 percent. Courtesy
Health

Why breastfeeding support is crucial for working mothers

Friday, August 08, 2025
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Health

Why infants in Rwanda are introduced to food too early

Saturday, August 02, 2025
Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy. Internet Photo

Boost your brain and body: The power of vitamin B12

Friday, July 25, 2025
Police spokesperson ACP Boniface Rutikanga said Rwanda National Police is establishing ECD centers to support women in the force by addressing their specific needs and helping them work more effectively. Courtesy of RNP
Women

Rwanda Police plans mothers’ rooms, ECDs for women officers

Monday, July 21, 2025
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 4,000 adolescent girls and young women are infected with HIV each week globally, with over 60% of new cases occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Internet photo
Health

10 things to know about effectiveness of new HIV injectable drug

Friday, July 18, 2025
A health worker prepares an injection of lenacapavir. a new long-acting HIV prevention drug that could revolutionize access to HIV protection, especially in Africa, where such medication has historically been hard to access. Photo- Courtesy
Editorial

New drug offers hope against HIV, now the world must act

Friday, July 18, 2025