Teenage pregnancies increase by 3% over the past Five years-NISR
A new national survey has revealed a worrying rise in teenage pregnancies in Rwanda over the past five years. According to the Seventh Demographic and Health Survey (DHS 7) conducted…
Rwanda records major gains in HIV/AIDS response as citizens praise improved care
The Ministry of Health has announced that Rwanda has made significant progress in the fight against the spread of HIV/AIDS and in providing quality care to those living with the…
Breaking the cycle of school dropout: How Women Plan Rwanda is transforming girls’ futures in rural areas of Rwanda
In rural Rwanda, thousands of girls face the risk of dropping out of school due to poverty, lack of basic school materials, and menstrual health challenges. Women Plan Rwanda (WPR),…
RBC warns Rwandans to be careful about the use of antibiotics
RBC together with RPA (Rwanda Pediatric Association) warns Rwandans to be careful about the use of antibiotics, this message was given during the world antimicrobial resistance awareness week held in…
Nyamagabe: 1,000 toilets built in six months to combat poor sanitation-related diseases
The Nyamagabe District administration, together with partners including WaterAid Rwanda, says significant progress has been made in addressing the challenge of households lacking proper toilets, following the construction of 1,000…
RBC started a campaign of eliminating cervical cancer
RBC in collaboration with Imbuto Foundation and other partners have started a campaign on eliminating cervical cancer in Nyarugenge district, the campaign which coincide with the world international day of…
Breaking the silence, mental health crisis intensifies among Rwandan youths
Mental health challenges are increasingly becoming a major concern in Rwanda and globally. A new study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that young people aged 14–18 are exhibiting…
Teenage mothers represent 5.9% of all births in Rwanda
Teenage pregnancy, defined as pregnancy among girls aged 15–19, remains both a public health and social concern worldwide. In Rwanda, despite progress in health, civil registration systems, and education, the…
Huye: Over 3,000 people treated for drug addiction at isange rehabilitation center
The Director of Isange Rehabilitation Center located in Huye District, Patrick Rwagatare, says that the majority of people seeking help at the center are men, most of whom began using…
Shammah health clinic, a milestone in advancing healthcare services in Nyaruguru
After years of traveling long distances to seek medical services at Munini District Hospital or the University Teaching Hospital of Butare (CHUB), residents of Kibeho Sector are celebrating the opening…