Ubuzima
Nyagatare: New maternity ward inaugurated at Rukomo health center
A modern mothers’ waiting and maternity house was officially inaugurated at Rukomo health center in Rukomo sector, marking a significant improvement in maternal healthcare services for local residents. Community members have warmly welcomed the new facility, describing it as a long awaited solution to previous challenges. Before its construction, mothers had to deliver in a…
Gicumbi district calls on parents: “raise well so they hrow strong”
Gicumbi June 26, 2026, residents of Gicumbi district joined the rest of Africa in celebrating the day of the African child, using the occasion to deliver a strong message on responsible parenting and the protection of children’s rights. Under the theme “Ndera neza nkure nemye” (Raise Well So I May Grow Well), local authorities warned…
Rwanda feminist forum calls for stronger, clearer laws to combat GBV
The Rwanda Feminist Forum (RWAFEM), in collaboration with civil society organizations and other partners, has convened multi stakeholder dialogues to review research findings on Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and propose concrete recommendations for improving laws and policies in Rwanda. Despite significant progress in preventing and responding to GBV, participants emphasized that gaps remain in both legislation…
Journée mondiale de l’hygiène menstruelle: vers un monde qui respecte les règles
Ce 28 Mai, à l’occasion de la journée internationale de l’hygiène menstruelle, le projet SDSR-Rwanda du Réseau des Femmes, en partenariat avec l’AMIE et l’appui d’Affaires Mondiales Canada, a organisé une campagne de sensibilisation à l’école Groupe Scolaire Remera. Sous le thème «Ensemble, construisons un monde qui comprend et respecte les menstruations », l’initiative a…
Abanyeshuri bahawe ‘Kosmopads’ bavuga ko zizabafasha kongera isuku mu gihe cy’imihango
Tariki 28 Gicurasi uba ari umunsi mpuzamahanga wahariwe isuku yo mu gihe cy’imihango ‘Menstrual Hygiene Day’, uyu munsi ufite insanganyamatsiko igira iti: “Dufatanye twubake isi yumva kandi yubaha ibihe by’imihango.” Mu gushimangira iyi nsanganyamatsiko, umushinga w’ubuzima bw’imyororokere witwa ‘SDSR-Rwanda’, Réseau des Femmes ikorera mu mirenge yose 15 y’akarere ka Gasabo, ku bufatanye n’umuryango w’abanya-Canada witwa…
From stigma to hope: former podoconiosis patient helps others walk again
As Africa launches the RESHAPE platform in Kigali, one Rwandan survivor is turning his painful experience into hope for others living with a forgotten disease For years, Jean Damascene Nizeyimana believed he would never recover. Living in Burera district in northern Rwanda, his legs became severely swollen from podoconiosis, a neglected tropical disease…
Karongi: Bamwe basubiye kuvoma mu bishanga kubera amavomo rusange yafunzwe
Abaturage bo mu Karere ka Karongi baturiye amavomo rusange yafunzwe kubera impamvu zitandukanye barasaba ko ayo mavomo yafungurwa kuko ifungwa ryayo riri gutuma bavoma amazi mabi abagiraho ingaruka zirimo umwanda,uburwayi bw’inzoka n’impiswi. Imibare itangwa n’ubuyobozi bw’Akarere igaragaza ko 96% by’abaturage ba Karongi bagerwaho n’ibikorwaremezo by’amazi. N’ubwo biri uko ariko hari ibice byari byarashyizwemo amavomo rusange…
Le Rwanda face à la résurgence du paludisme : l’information, clé d’une mobilisation collective
Alors que le Rwanda se prépare à commémorer, le 25 avril, la Journée mondiale de lutte contre le paludisme, les autorités sanitaires tirent la sonnette d’alarme. Malgré des progrès notables ces dernières années, le nombre de cas continue d’augmenter, rappelant que la vigilance de chaque citoyen reste indispensable. Selon les données du Rwanda Biomedical Centre…
Abanyeshuri ba GS Bumbogo bahawe ibikoresho bibafasha gusukura mu kanwa
Ubwo u Rwanda rwifatanyaga n’isi yose kwizihiza umunsi mpuzamahanga w’ubuzima bwo mu kanwa, wizihirijwe kuri GS Bumbogo mu karere ka Gasabo kuri uyu wa 27 Werurwe 2026, abanyeshuri bahawe uburoso n’umuti byoza amenyo, ndetse n’udukombe two gushyiramo amazi bakoresha boza amenyo, hagamijwe kubigisha kuyoza neza nyuma yo gufatira ifunguro ku ishuri. Umunyamabanga wa leta…
U Rwanda rugeze ku ntambwe ishimishije mu guhangana n’igituntu
Kuri uyu wa 24 Werurwe 2026 u Rwanda rwifatanyije n’isi yose kwizihiza umunsi mpuzamahanga wo kurwanya igituntu. Insanganyamatsiko y’uyu mwaka igira iti: “Twese hamwe turandure igituntu”. Igituntu kiri mu ndwara 10 za mbere zihitana abantu benshi ku isi kikaba kandi kimwe mu byuriririzi bikunze kuzahaza abafite ubwandu bwa virusi itera SIDA. Imibare y’ishami ry’umuryango w’abibumbye…

