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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
Community health worker gives advice to a couple at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District. CHWs play a critical role in engaging communities in health initiatives. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza

Community itself can be strong support pillar for public health in Rwanda

Thursday, March 23, 2023
EZA-Urugwiro ECD’s caregivers help the children as they play different sketches. According to NCDA so far there are 49 ECDs in working places providing daycare services to 2701.File (1)
Law

MPs push for ECDs at workplaces

Friday, March 17, 2023
Nandi (left) explains to the writer the products and how they are used.
Health

In fine fettle: A physiotherapist’s dedication to boosting holistic wellness

Monday, March 13, 2023
The handover of the IPC materials was officiated by the Karongi Vice Mayor in Charge of Social Affairs, Valentine Mukase and the UNFPA Country Representative, Kwabena Asante-Ntiamoah. (2)
Women

FEATURED: Maternal health prioritised as HDI, UNFPA and RBC celebrate women

Friday, March 10, 2023
Kigali city residents wash their hands and observe physical distancing before boarding buses at Nyabugogo taix park as way of curbing the spread of coronavirus on May 4, 2020 .Craish Bahizi

As Covid-19 dissipates, what lessons in hand hygiene can we take going forward? 

Tuesday, March 07, 2023
A health worker conducts the Covid 19 vaccination exercise at Gashora transit center in Bugesera District on March 10, 2021 (Craish Bahizi)

Increase in vaccine coverage can save over 4 million lives by 2030

Thursday, March 02, 2023
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, Minister of Health speaking during the National Dialogue Council, Umushyikirano, on February 28, as part of a panel discussion on “Building Strong Families and Communities”. Courtesy
Health

Obesity rates double in Rwandan cities

Tuesday, February 28, 2023