Substance-Use

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Alcohol is the most abused substance by adolescents and young adults aged 13 to 24, according to a 2023 pilot study conducted by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) across the country.
Health

Increase tax on alcohol, invest in rehab programmes to end drug abuse – experts

Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File
Health

Ndera hospital introduces new treatment for opioid addiction

Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Local artiste Platini Nemeye entertaining participants who attended the compaign to raise awareness about drug abuse among youth at Kicukiro stadium. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Health

Recovering from drug abuse is possible – former addicts

Thursday, May 16, 2024
Many spices contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory compounds, and other beneficial nutrients that can help improve overall health and well-being. Net photo

The surprising healing powers of common spices, herbs

Friday, May 10, 2024
Members of the group that is translating that toolkit on sexual and reproductive health to address teen pregnancies, from English into Kinyarwanda. File

Toolkit could give more edge to arsenal against teen pregnancies

Monday, May 06, 2024
Pauline Okumu, National Director of World Vision Rwanda delivers remarks as World Vision Rwanda unveiled its Youth Ready program in Kigali on Friday, April 26.. All photos by Craish Bahizi
Featured

FEATURED: World Vision's ‘Youth Ready’ initiative to empower 8,000 agents of change

Monday, April 29, 2024
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, i.e. the tubes that bring air in and out of the lungs.

Asthma: Why women aredisproportionately affected

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
George Jean Claude Murekeyimana, 41-year-old Orthodox priest, during the interview at Iwacu Recovery Centre in Nyamata, Bugesera District. Photo by Christianne Murengerantwari
Religion

From struggle to strength: An Orthodox priest’s battle with alcohol addiction

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Twenty-five-year-old Anitha Ingabire has learned many skills that include hairdressing, tailoring, and interior design. Courtesy photo
Education

Rising above adversity: Anitha Ingabire’s multifaceted story

Friday, March 22, 2024
Just like exercise and a balanced diet, adequate sleep can also help prevent various health problems. File photo

Ryama usinzire! Good sleep for good health

Thursday, February 29, 2024
Kigali residents undergo check ups of hypertension during car free days. It affects individuals from western countries, but also those living in developing third world countries. photo by Craish Bahizi

Effects of hypertension on the nervous system

Monday, February 19, 2024
Rwanda Inspectorate, Competition and Consumer Protection Authority (RICA) has urged the discontinuation of using paper bags and non-biodegradable sacks for packaging meat countrywide. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

RICA warns against using paper bags for meat packaging

Tuesday, January 23, 2024