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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

Just lace up: How jogging boosts your body and mind

Saturday, April 25, 2026
(L-R) Pierre-Célestin Habiyaremye, President of PsorAfrica and Founder of the Rwanda Psoriasis, Media professional Janet Mbugua, and Frida Dunger Johnsson, Executive Director of IFPA. Courtesy
Featured

Africa’s first psoriasis forum to confront overlooked disease burden in Nairobi

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Some of the sugary drinks that are reported to be contributing to a rise in preventable diseases. Courtesy

Can ‘health taxes’ slow the rise of NCDs?

Monday, January 19, 2026
Office workers in Rwanda spend most of their day seated at desks.
Health

Office routines driving up diabetes risk, experts warn

Thursday, November 27, 2025
psoriasis, a chronic skin disease
Health

Skin conditions: Psoriasis patients speak out on stigma and neglect

Tuesday, November 04, 2025
The government is conducting a national study on lead contamination and exposure as part of efforts to eliminate the use of harmful chemicals. Courtesy
Health

Why lead in paints is a threat to public health

Thursday, October 30, 2025
Fruits fuel your wellbeing

From heart health to weight loss: How fruits fuel your wellbeing

Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rwanda NCD Alliance Executive Director, Alphonse Mbarushimana, riding an exercise bicycle for demonstration in line with be healthy be mobile theme at the Africa Health Tech Summit in Kigali, on October 13, 2025 (Emmanuel Ntirenganya).
Health

Can digital health turn the tide on Africa’s silent killers?

Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Etienne Sangano was diagnosed with Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) in 1999 after repeated visits to University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health

One man’s fight against heart disease and why the condition is Rwanda’s top killer

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
The Minister of Environment, Bernadette Arakwiye addresses delegates during the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies and the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer on September 17.
Environment

Scientists push for nationwide air and noise pollution monitoring

Thursday, September 18, 2025
WHO has added new treatments for cancer, diabetes,Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML) and Essential Medicines for Children (EMLc).
Health

WHO adds new cancer, diabetes medicines to essential list

Wednesday, September 10, 2025