Why many Rwandan women are choosing not to have more children – NISR

The Seventh Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey (DHS7), released by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR) on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, shows that a significant proportion of married…

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EAC Experts Urged to Shift from Silos to Synergy in Climate Communication

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC) has called for stronger coordination among key sectors to improve how climate information is shared with citizens across…

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Rwanda: Organic waste becomes a valuable commodity as farmers turn to regenerative Agriculture

If you can gather fallen leaves, grass and any other biodegradable scraps, toss them into a compost pit, introduce earthworms in it, and wait for the mixture for two months,…

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Rwanda to meet WHO-recommended health workforce within three years

The Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) has announced that Rwanda is set to reach the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s recommended ratio of health professionals—including doctors, nurses, and midwives—within the next three…

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Where air pollution is found in Rwanda — and why it’s a growing health concern

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) and the Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) are urging citizens to support national efforts aimed at cleaning the air that people breathe — a move…

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Rutsiro to open new hospital connecting with U.S. doctors

A new hospital, Kivu Hills Medical Center, has been inaugurated in Boneza Sector, Rutsiro District, and is set to begin receiving outpatients by the end of 2025. The facility will…

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UN, Mastercard Foundation Equip Rwanda for Faster Public Health Emergency Response

KIGALI – Rwanda’s capacity to respond swiftly to public health emergencies has received a major boost following the handover of more than 630 units of cold chain equipment to the…

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Rwanda to Launch Nationwide Vehicle Emission Testing on August 18

Kigali, Rwanda – August 4, 2025 In a major step toward improving air quality and public health, Rwanda will begin mandatory vehicle emission testing across the country starting August 18,…

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HPR and Police raise awareness on road safety engaging students

The Rwanda National Police, in collaboration with Healthy People Rwanda (HPR) organisation, engaged students in raising awareness about behaviors that lead to accidents involving walkers and cyclists, and made appeals…

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