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Tobacco smoke is one of the leading causes of and high-risk factors for lung cancer.

Tobacco smoke, a dangerous toxin for human health

Friday, May 23, 2025
A veterinarian inspects a vaccination dose of swine erysipelas in Kivumu Sector, Rutsiro District. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana.
Rwanda

Rutsiro intensifies efforts to fight swine disease, boost pig farming

Thursday, May 22, 2025
Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder in which too much protein is passed in the urine, resulting in puffiness over the face, and tiredness.

What you need to know about nephrotic syndrome

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
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Education

Why accounting, nursing and teaching students have to take practical exams

Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Children eat nutritious food during a programme to fight stunting in Nyamasheke. Photo Craish Bahizi
Health

Malnutrition a health threat to society development

Sunday, May 18, 2025
Health professionals warn that skipping doses or self-medicating is making antibiotics like amoxicillin ineffective in up to 80% of cases, driving antimicrobial resistance.
Health

What you should know about antimicrobial resistance, an escalating global threat

Saturday, May 17, 2025
Medics during a mass test of non-communicable deseases during Car-Free-Day mass sports. Excessive salt consumption is putting millions of lives at risk, nutrition experts have warned. Craish Bahizi
Health

Excess salt linked to high blood pressure, kidney failure, cancer

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Bill Gates.
International

Bill Gates says he doesn't want to 'die rich'

Friday, May 09, 2025
Wildlife and bird photographer Will Wilson during exercise at the launch of 'the Walk with Will initiative.' Photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

Wildlife photographer's ‘Walk with Will’ raises cancer awareness, funds for patient support in Rwanda

Thursday, May 08, 2025
WASAC technician tries to fix a water pipe at Kanombe in Kigali. . FILE
Rwanda

Gov’t targets full rural water access by 2030 as pipeline repairs accelerate

Thursday, May 08, 2025
Public satisfaction with agricultural services in Rwanda reached 61.5 per cent during the 2023-2024 fiscal year. Courtesy
Agriculture

Lawmakers push for faster agric mechanization and input delivery

Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Minister of Public Service and Labour,  Ambassador Christine Nkulikiyinka(C) and other officials during a tour in a mining site on April 28. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Economy

Labour minister urges compliance with occupational safety standards

Tuesday, April 29, 2025