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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
A pharmacist on duty at Uniqe pharmacy at Kisimenti in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Health

Rwanda FDA sets new price controls on medical drugs

Sunday, September 07, 2025
Research revealed that ultraprocessed foods cause heart disease, obesity
Health

Research links ultraprocessed foods to heart disease, obesity

Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Rwanda’s Health Minister, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, and Kigali City Mayor, Samuel Dusengiyumva, join other participants during a Car Free Day walk.
Health

Walking 7,000 steps prevents heart diseases, cancer and diabetes, study finds

Monday, July 28, 2025
Medical experts warn that prolonged sitting, common in desk and driving jobs, increases the risk of serious health issues like heart disease and diabetes.
Health

Prolonged sitting raises risk of chronic diseases, experts warn

Tuesday, July 22, 2025
More Rwandans are pursuing weight loss, some through exercise and healthy eating, while others opt for quick-fix methods that promise fast results with minimal effort.
Health

Five healthy tips to lose weight naturally

Sunday, July 20, 2025
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) program, aimed at improving hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi

Women and hypertension: Understanding the risks, taking control

Friday, July 18, 2025
Journalists during a guided tour of one of the stores at Kacyiru. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Inside Rwanda’s medical store, health commodity access and supply chain

Friday, June 13, 2025
A view of Detroit Dark Red Beetroot farm, one of the varieties that Jean Pierre Munyemana grows Rubavu and Nyabihu districts in the Western Province. Courtesy
Society

Don't discard beetroot leaves, they're great, say nutritionists

Sunday, June 08, 2025
An e-cigarette, vape pen or other electronic nicotine delivery system heats a liquid of nicotine, flavouring, propylene glycol and other additives into an aerosol that you inhale through a mouthpiece. Courtesy
Health

Candy-coated killers: How tobacco industry hooks youth with flavours, false glamour

Saturday, June 07, 2025