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Students wash their hands at GS Kicukiro in 2021. Handwashing is one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent the spread of diseases and save lives. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why clean hands shouldn't be a crisis habit

Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable deseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1. Courtesy
Health

Young people questioned on reluctance to take NCD screenings

Monday, June 02, 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
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Women

Women at the helm: Nyirabagwiza’s poultry success inspires, helps fight malnutrition

Saturday, March 08, 2025
The recent government decision to impose higher taxes on beers and cigarettes sparked public debate. Craish BAHIZI

Higher taxes on beer and cigarettes: A win for public health, not just revenue

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Participants from various countries attended the session.
Featured

FEATURED: Experts urge swift action on neglected oral health, NCDs

Monday, February 17, 2025
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Rwanda

Will new taxes on alcohol, tobacco subsidize cost to treat lifestyle diseases?

Friday, February 14, 2025
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. Rwanda has recorded 2024 as the hottest year, with temperatures 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than those before the industrial revolution.File
Environment

Rwanda says 2024 hottest year on record

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Every district will have air quality monitoring stations by the end of 2025.
Environment

All Rwandan districts set to have air quality monitoring stations

Saturday, January 11, 2025
Some of the solar water heaters that are already in use in Rwanda.
Environment

Rwanda needs $60 million to boost uptake of solar water heaters

Saturday, December 28, 2024
A woman photographed while sleeping in mosquito net during the awareness campaign on Malaria prevention in Bugesera District. File
Health

Nine health risks linked to sleep deprivation

Sunday, December 22, 2024
Viral infections are illnesses one gets from tiny organisms that use body cells to make more copies of themselves (viruses).

What you need to know about viral infections

Friday, December 06, 2024