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Residents undergo a mass testing exercise of Non-Communicable diseases during Car-Free Day. The Global Week for Action on NCDs, runs from October 15 to October 22. Courtesy
Health

Tackling Rwanda’s NCDs epidemic: A call to action

Saturday, October 19, 2024
Linda Moran and her late husband Dean Moran. Courtesy photos.
People

American author shares personal lessons on grief, loss and navigating end-of-life care

Friday, October 18, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Residents undergo a screening exercise for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Heart disease in children tied to preventable factors – medical officer

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
As Rwanda ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa (BCIEA) is leading the charge with an innovative community approach. Craish Bahizi

Breast Cancer: BCIEA’s innovative community event uncovers new cases

Tuesday, October 01, 2024
Health workers during the mass screening activities of Non-communicable diseases at the event to mark the World Heart Day on Sunday, September 29.
Health

RBC warns of cardiovascular disease burden, urges healthy lifestyles

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Partygoers groove to the beats at a previous edition of Lemonade, returning this Saturday for another electrifying night.

Eight exciting spots to enjoy Kigali's sizzling weekend scene

Friday, September 27, 2024
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) during an eye screening exercise in Kigali. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

The evolution of Rwanda’s eye care system

Monday, September 23, 2024
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
Experts during a panel discussion during the celebration the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies on Tuesday, September 10. Courtesy
Environment

Rwandans urged to double efforts in combating rising air pollution

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. On August 7, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated under the theme, Closing the Gap Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Health

When the baby pays the price: Navigating the rigours of breastfeeding at work

Monday, September 09, 2024