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Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic non-communicable disease .

Is your weakness linked to high blood pressure?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
The New Times
Health

Your blood type affects risk of early stroke, study reveals

Sunday, May 24, 2026
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has increased the central bank policy rate by 100 basis points to 8.25% in response to rising inflation. PHOTO BY CRAISH BAHIZI
Editorial

The real test for Central Bank lies ahead

Friday, May 22, 2026
Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health.

Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health

Thursday, May 21, 2026
Eczema is a chronic, itchy skin condition that affects people of all age groups.

The itch that returns: Understanding Eczema and its triggers

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
RDF Chief of Staff Maj Gen Vincent Nyakarundi delivers his remarks at the National Security Symposium 2026 opened on Friday, May 16, at Rwanda Military Academy in Gako in Bugesera. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Security

PHOTOS: Military officials stress need for African self-reliance in security

Saturday, May 16, 2026
Former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila.
Africa

Congolese opposition politicians condemn US sanctions on Kabila

Thursday, May 07, 2026
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common condition that affects hormones.

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: The overlooked cause of infertility in women

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Medics conduct chronic kidney disease (CKD) screening at Butaro Hospital. Photo: Germain Nsanzimana.
Health

Herbal medicine linked to rising kidney cases in Burera

Monday, April 27, 2026
Community Health Workers supply mosquito nets to residents of Fumbwe Sector, Rwamagana District this month. Photo by RBC media.
Health

Where the malaria fight begins: Inside the community health frontlines

Saturday, April 25, 2026
Vaccines and biologics need to be stored within a narrow temperature range, typically between 2°C and 8°C, from production to administration. File

The cost of cold chain failures in global health delivery

Friday, April 17, 2026
A woman in consultation. Doctors say couples planning for a child should have preconception care to ensure a healthy start to pregnancy. Net photo.
Health

Why preconception care is essential before starting a family

Saturday, April 04, 2026