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The number of overweight people in Rwanda has increased from 14 percent in 2013 to 18.6 percent in 2022, according to findings of a country-wide survey carried out by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC).
Health

Obesity on the rise among Rwandans – new study

Friday, June 30, 2023
Piercing child’s ears, has been compared as a violation of sorts, and that such parents may even be accused of abuse. Internet

Piercing through the stigma: Of body modification and expression

Thursday, June 29, 2023
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People

Saving lives: How is Rwanda faring on the blood donation front?

Monday, June 26, 2023
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), animal diseases are crucial constraints in the enhancement of livestock production systems.

Zoonotic diseases and their relation to humans

Thursday, June 15, 2023
The World Health Organization has considered, “antibiotic resistance”, as one of the current top 10 global health concerns.

Antibiotic resistance: A worrisome problem

Thursday, June 08, 2023
Medics during an operation at Kacyiru Hospital. The new reforms include producing more healthcare workers and retaining. Craish Bahizi
Health

Health sector reforms to boost retention of medical personnel

Monday, May 29, 2023
Some of over 6000 houses that were damaged by landslides and floods on May 3 in Rubavu District. Courtesy

The public health consequences of natural disasters

Thursday, May 25, 2023
covid-19 coronavirus global pandemic infection background design

Are infectious disease pandemics more frequent?

Thursday, May 04, 2023
Podoconiosis is a non-infectious form of elephantiasis caused by long-term contact with irritant red clay soil of volcanic origins. Courtesy
Health

Up to 7,000 Rwandans affected by non-infectious elephantiasis – WHO

Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Over the course of the 20th century, tobacco smoking killed around 100 million people, most of whom lived in today’s rich countries. Craish Bahizi

Taxation and preventing deaths from chronic diseases

Thursday, April 13, 2023
The artist impression of the new CHUK hospital that is under construction in the Masaka area of Kicukiro District. Courtesy
Infrastructure

Eight things to know about CHUK hospital relocation

Saturday, April 01, 2023
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Health

Seven things you should know about Marburg virus

Thursday, March 23, 2023