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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
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
A view of informal settlement in Kagugu in Gasabo District. Courtesy
Housing

What Kigali city plans for informal settlements in Kagugu, Rwezamenyo

Monday, May 12, 2025
Children with Shisha Kibondo, a maize-soya fortified blend enriched with vitamins and minerals, is one of the tools in Rwanda’s fight against child malnutrition. File
Health

Govt has invested Rwf54bn in fortified food since 2018

Monday, May 12, 2025
A patient undergoes an eye test at a Kamonyi based hospital. Effective July 1, new medical tariffs will be implemented across health facilities. Photo: Willy Mucyo.
Health

New medical tariffs to take effect in July – health minister

Wednesday, May 07, 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
A midwife helps a mother after the birth of her newborn in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

Why Rwanda needs to train 5,000 new midwives in four years

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Data from the Ministry of Health shows approximately 9.5 suicide deaths per 100,000 people annually, with men three times more likely to die by suicide than women. Courtesy
Health

How mental health contributes to male mortality rates

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
One person has died and another was injured on Monday, 5 May, following the collapse of an illegal mining site in Rutsiro
Rwanda

Rutsiro: One killed, another injured after illegal mine collapses

Monday, May 05, 2025
The New Times
Health

‘Some get pregnant at 10’ – Activists urge teen access to contraceptives

Saturday, May 03, 2025
Christine Nkulikiyinka, the Minister of Public Service and Labour delivers her remarks during the Labour's Day ceremony on Thursday in Kigali. Courtesy
Editorial

Labour day is more than a party day, but a reflection on workers’ rights

Friday, May 02, 2025