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Joan Mbabazi
Joan Mbabazi
Electoral commission volunteers help voters during the parliamentary elections in at Zindiro site in Gasabo on September 3, 2018. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
Eleven ways how your vote may become invalid
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Women in Surgery Rwanda posing for a group picture after their first symposium organised in Kigali on June 21
Women
PHOTOS: Experts make case for female surgeons’ mentorship opportunities, gender equality
Monday, June 24, 2024
RNP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner of Police Boniface Rutikanga. Courtesy
Elections
Police urges public order as electoral campaigns begin
Saturday, June 22, 2024
The celebration of the graduates during the graduation ceremony in Kigali on June 20. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: Over 1,000 UNILAK graduates urged to lead change, make positive impact
Friday, June 21, 2024
A resident undergoes HIV test in Kigali. The Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) programme was introduced by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) in partnership with the Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RPP+) in 2021. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Featured
“Undetectable=Untransmittable”: A game-changer in Rwanda’s HIV prevention, treatment course
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Thirty-one candidates will be vying for the two youth slots that are up for grabs in the Chamber of Deputies. Sam Ngendahimana
Elections
Rwanda Decides: Here's how youth MPs will be elected
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Some members of the Cuban medical brigade that is in Rwanda as part of the early phases of implementing the 4x4 strategy during the orientation meeting in Kigali on June 4. Courtesy
Health
Cuban medics set to enhance Rwanda's healthcare
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Eid al-Adha will be celebrated on Sunday, June 16, with the national prayer of the day being held at Kigali Pelé Stadium starting 6 am.
Religion
Muslims to celebrate Eid al-Adha on Sunday
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Safi Mukundwa, the sole survivor of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in her family during the interview. Mukundwa started the “Safi Life Organisation Centre” in Kigali in 2017, to empower teen mothers, in sewing skills and entrepreneurship mentorship. Photo: Emmanuel Dushimimana.
Women
PHOTOS: How Genocide survivor’s experience birthed passion to support teen mothers
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Parents and guardians who are considering enrolling their children at Ntare Louisenlund School tour the campus in Nyamata, Bugesera District, on June 8. Photos by Craish Bahizi
PHOTOS: Ntare school gives prospective students, parents special pre-opening campus tour
Sunday, June 09, 2024
Dr Eric Remera, the manager of the division in charge of research, innovation, and data sciences at Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC). file
Health
How local research plays crucial role in tackling Rwanda’s health issues
Thursday, June 06, 2024
The New Times
Featured
[FEATURED] Psoriasis: An incurable condition that lacks awareness, research in Rwanda
Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Although Viral Hepatitis C (HCV) has claimed several lives and has no effective vaccine, it can be treated and cured. Rwanda has established interventions to eliminate the infection.
Featured
FEATURED: From screening to treatment: Rwanda’s strategy towards Hepatitis C elimination
Monday, June 03, 2024
Panelists during Solid Minds' mental health workshop on May 31, in Kigali. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari.
Health
How to tackle mental health at work, school
Monday, June 03, 2024
The weeklong campaign was aimed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and empower women and girls to prioritize their menstrual health for better well-being, concluded on May 28 . All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured
FEATURED: AHF, partners on campaign to lessen stigma, empower women, girls in menstrual hygiene management
Saturday, June 01, 2024
The official launch of the obstetrics and gynaecology (OBGYN) residency training program took place at Rwamagana Level Two Teaching Hospital on Friday, May 24. Courtesy
Health
OB-GYN residency training set to enhance maternal, child healthcare
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
A group of singers during their performance during the campaign to raise awareness of menstrual hygiene, and curb stigma around it on Tuesday, May 21. Dan Gatsinzi
Women
Why menstrual hygiene is more than access to sanitary products
Thursday, May 23, 2024
Delegates follow a panel discussion during the Health Research and Policy Conference in Kigali on Monday, May 20. Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health
Experts explore strategies for building ecosystem responsive to Rwanda’s unique health needs
Tuesday, May 21, 2024

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