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Over 21 million teen pregnancies were reported in lower- and middle-income countries and 55% ended in unsafe abortions. Photo Courtesy 

Today’s crisis of teen pregnancies and births is controllable and stoppable

Thursday, November 14, 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) warned on World Sight Day 2024, on October 10.
Health

Too much screen time, staying indoors linked to myopia in children

Thursday, October 10, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
A teacher helps people with disabilities who are visually impaired students at Masaka in Kigali. Craish Bahizi
Health

Ten strategies to ensure inclusivity for people with hearing, visual impairments

Saturday, September 28, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
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Health

Blindness: Could Elon Musk’s Neuralink device offer medical breakthrough?

Thursday, September 19, 2024
People with disabilities during the elections of their representative in the parliament on July 16. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

People with disabilities outline top issues that need advocacy

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
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Elections

Who are the thirteen persons with disabilities parliamentary candidates?

Saturday, June 29, 2024
Emmanuel Ndayisaba, Executive Secretary of the National Council of People with Disabilities (NCPD) addresses first time voters during a meeting on June 20. Courtesy
Elections

It’s a first as people with speech, hearing impairments vie for parliamentary seats

Saturday, June 22, 2024
Nyirahabimana and her two sons, Enock and Honoré, pose for a family photo at their home in Rutsiro. Photo: Alice Kayibanda
Women

The power of love: Nyirahabimana’s journey with albinism

Friday, June 21, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024
A doctor conducts eye screening exercise at Rwanda Charity Eye Hospital, located in Bishenyi, Runda sector, Kamonyi district, in the Southern Province. Photo by Willy Mucyo

It’s time to start taking eye health seriously

Thursday, May 09, 2024