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A woman exercises in a gym in Kigali. File
Health

The hidden dangers of weight loss shortcuts creeping up in Rwanda

Monday, January 19, 2026
Medics conduct mass screening for non-communicable diseases during the Kigali Car-Free Day sports event in Kigali. Courtesy

Effects of hypertension on the digestive system

Monday, January 12, 2026
For many women, contraceptive use depends on timing, medical advice, and agreement with a partner. Courtesy
Women

Why are more married women using modern contraception?

Thursday, January 08, 2026
A man works at home, writing notes while checking his phone next to a laptop.

Health issues with online work

Saturday, January 03, 2026
A cyclotron, the machine used for producing medical isotopes for nuclear medicine. Rwanda has already acquired one.
Health

Rwanda to start producing key nuclear medicine chemical in 2026

Sunday, December 28, 2025
Residents undergo the Community-based screening for hypertension and NCDs at Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. File
Health

Inside health initiatives that shaped 2025

Thursday, December 18, 2025
Medics conduct mass screening for non-communicable diseases during the Kigali Car-Free Day sports event in Kigali. Courtesy

Diabetes and the risks of high blood glucose

Monday, December 15, 2025
Amb. Martin Ngoga, Rwanda’s Permanent Representative to the UN, speaks during a past Security Council briefing. Courtesy of the UN.
Africa

Amb. Ngoga paints gloomy picture of South Kivu as UN discusses MONUSCO mandate

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Doctors during an operation at Masaka Hospital in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

WHO report shows billions lack access to health services; Rwanda expands coverage

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
  Clients shop for various Christmas items in Kigali. Many people tend to overspend on food, gifts, outings, travel, and parties without tracking expenses, often leaving them in debt after the celebrations. Photo by Craish Bahizi   
Finance

How to spend this Christmas without breaking the bank

Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Red Cross volunteers assist a trauma victim at Kicukiro Nyanza Genocide Memorial on May 4. Mental health issues like neurosis can often go unnoticed and untreated. Courtesy

Neurosis: Recognising the unseen mental struggle

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases worldwide, driven by lifestyle factors. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Planning a family? What you need to know about hypertension and reproductive health

Thursday, December 04, 2025