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Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy.
Health

Mental health: How to recognise warning signs of suicide, address risks

Saturday, September 21, 2024
People with disabilieties during the meeting at Kanombe. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Employment challenges persist for people with disabilities despite policy safe guards

Friday, September 20, 2024
The New Times
Skills

10 gripping books to read as Rwandan authors mark literacy month

Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dr. Jean-Damascène Iyamuremye, the Director of Psychiatric Care at RBC revealed that in Rwanda, the suicide rate was estimated at 5.6 per 100,000 people in 2019.
Health

Suicide: What can be done to check the surge in cases?

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Participants at Mental health awareness compaign visit a mini exhibition to see some of tools that the society had been using while dealing with a mental health victim in Rubavu. Courtesy
Health

Mental health awareness: Understanding behavioral changes, building supportive relationships

Saturday, September 14, 2024
Revelers dance as Ariel Uwayezu, commonly known as Ariel Wayz performs at BK Arena on January 1, 2023.

Impact of show business, social media on society

Friday, September 13, 2024
Workers on duty at Nduba landfill in Gasabo District. File
Housing

Residents near Nduba landfill decry delays in compensation

Friday, September 13, 2024
Innocent Nyarwaya, commonly known as Yago, a YouTuber-cum-singer, who took social and mainstream media by storm two weeks ago. Courtesy
Showbiz

YouTube Saga: Yago relents as more videos surface to add to the drama

Thursday, September 12, 2024
The world commemorated World Suicide Prevention Day on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Editorial

Break stigma around mental health to build a lifeline

Thursday, September 12, 2024
A picturesque view of the sunset photographed from Kayonza District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The sunny side of life

Thursday, September 12, 2024
Investigators inspect a scene of suicide incident in Kayonza District in 2020. Rwanda joined the global community on September 10 to commemorate World Suicide Prevention Day.
Health

Rwanda steps up mental health efforts to combat suicide

Wednesday, September 11, 2024