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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
Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases worldwide, driven by lifestyle factors. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Planning a family? What you need to know about hypertension and reproductive health

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Prenatal care, also called antenatal care, is the help pregnant women get from trained health workers to keep both mother and baby healthy. Courtesy
Women

How routine prenatal visits are preventing emergencies that used to kill mothers

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Students lead a march to raise awareness about HIV prevention, carrying a banner encouraging young people to get tested, in Rwamagana District, Eastern Province, on May 8. Courtesy.
Health

Rwanda's fight against HIV/AIDS: A closer look at key gains, gaps

Monday, December 01, 2025
A nurse checks on a premature baby in the neonatal intensive care unit at Kibungo Hospital. Courtesy.

Not just baby blues: Understanding postpartum mood disorders

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
A baby born after a successful Intra-Uterine Transfusion (IUT) at University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) is now 2.5 months old and in good health, hospital officials announced on November 14. Courtesy
Health

How doctors at CHUK saved baby after mother’s five miscarriages

Sunday, November 16, 2025
Apple fruits imported from South Africa. Rwanda has lifted a nearly eight-year ban on the importation of agricultural and animal products from South Africa. Courtesy
Agriculture

Rwanda lifts eight-year ban on South African agric products

Friday, November 14, 2025
Members of the Society of Medical Imaging and Radiation in Rwanda (SMIR) conduct ultrasound scans. Courtesy
Health

World Radiography Day: Rwanda’s imaging experts advance early diagnosis

Thursday, November 13, 2025
Victoire Ingabire

Victoire Ingabire’s family and the new face of genocide denial

Friday, November 07, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Health

Why lead in paints is a threat to public health

Thursday, October 30, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Environment

Govt intensifies drive to eliminate toxic chemicals from paints

Tuesday, October 28, 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