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Cross-border traders at La Petite Barriere, the border between Rwanda and DR Congo in Rubavu District. File photo
Health

12 African countries agree to intensify cross-border collaborations to tackle disease outbreaks

Saturday, May 24, 2025
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
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
Mental Health medics meet with residents during an awareness compaign. Courtesy
Health

Early signs of mental health struggles you might be ignoring

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
The government of Rwanda plans to spend a proposed budget of more than Rwf7 trillion in 2025-2026 fiscal year. File
Economy

How Rwanda plans to fund, spend Rwf7tn budget for 2025/26

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
According to Ishimwe, one of the most common forms is insomnia, the inability to fall or stay asleep. Internet
Wellness

The hidden toll of insomnia: Unmasking the true cost of sleep loss

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Yusuf Murangwa presents to Parliament the Budget Framework Paper (BFP), on Thursday, May 8. Courtesy
Economy

Govt spending expected to rise by 21% in 2025/2026

Thursday, May 08, 2025
Andrew Mold, Director of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Regional Office for Eastern Africa.
Economy

What decline in global development assistance means for Africa

Wednesday, May 07, 2025
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that develops when bone strength decreases and the bones become weak.

A woman’s guide to preventing osteoporosis

Wednesday, May 07, 2025