A brewing crisis: Millions of women still lack access to family planning
By Shobha Shukla The landscape of sexual and reproductive health and rights is shifting: millions of women want to avoid…
A Study proves the strong impact of taking molecular TB diagnostics closer to the people
By SHOBHA SHUKLA, BOBBY RAMAKANT – CNS Urgent call to replace sputum microscopy completely with true point-of-care molecular tests to…
World White Cane Day 2025: Blind Union in Rwanda Demands Action and Accessibility, End Stigma and Cover Critical Infrastructure
The Rwandan Union of the Blind (RUB) is issuing an urgent call to action, demanding immediate and concrete measures from…
WHO sounds the alarm on rising antibiotic resistance, which is threatening health security?
By Bobby Ramakant The world is heading towards widespread resistance to common antibiotics. The Global Antibiotic Resistance Surveillance Report 2025,…
Transforming teachers and teaching for adolescent health, well-being, and gender equality
By Shobha Shukla “Though comprehensive sexuality education is such a taboo, it is an important aspect of adolescents, children, and…
Africa CDC: The Launch of African Manufacturing Market Intelligence & Network Analysis (AMMINA)
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is proud to announce the official launch of the African…
Diabetes contributes to adolescents dropping out of school-Testimony
By Annonciata Byukusenge As non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes continue to rise globally, Rwanda is taking bold steps to…
Gatsibo: Health workers allowed to test for diabetes and blood pressure
By Oswald Basanda A ceremony to test for non-communicable diseases, including blood pressure and diabetes, was officially launched at the…
Accessing medical care with community-based health insurance remains a challenge for persons with disabilities
By Annonciata Byukusenge Persons with disabilities say they continue to face difficulties in accessing healthcare because community-based health insurance (Mutuelle…
‘We have no other choice’: The Risk Sharita Island Women Take for Healthcare
By Sam Ngendahimana On a cloudy day in May,Marie Anne Mushimiyimana, eight months pregnant, is on her way home from…