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Experts say that excessive social media use can result into low self-awareness, loss of meaning in life and lack of interest in people. This can contribute to depression. Net photo.
Health

Social media overuse can weaken life purpose, mental health expert warns

Saturday, June 20, 2026
Attendees at the mental health awareness campaign explore a mini-exhibition of tools and methods historically used to support individuals facing mental health challenges. File
Health

Men's mental health month:The hidden mental toll of money worries

Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Elvis Benimana, the Tubiteho Project Lead at HDI, said the approach complements prevention and rehabilitation efforts.
Featured

Experts on why ending stigma is key to tackling drug addiction

Monday, June 15, 2026
Some of the sugary drinks that are reported to be contributing to a rise in preventable diseases. Courtesy

Can ‘health taxes’ slow the rise of NCDs?

Monday, January 19, 2026
A barista works at Kisimenti car free zone. In Rwanda today, alcohol consumption, especially among young people, has increased noticeably. Bahizi

More than just drinking: When calm doesn’t feel like home

Wednesday, December 24, 2025
Karera is the author of Forsaken for a Sake
Rwanda

“It ends with me”: How Mireille Karera turned private wounds into a pan-African healing movement

Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Sports enthusiasts raise their voices against gender-based violence during Car Free Day activities in Kigali. Courtesy
Health

Inside the mind of an abuser: Insights from a Psychologist

Monday, December 08, 2025
A person pouring beer into a glass. The Ministry of Health’s “Tunywe Less” campaign is a bold initiative promoting responsible drinking and raising awareness about addiction. Internet Photo

The new quiet problem and the wounded ambition of Rwanda’s youth

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Police operations carried out between June and August, in collaboration with communities, intercepted nearly 300 kilogrammes of cannabis.
Crime

Police operations intercept 300kg of smuggled cannabis in three months

Friday, October 24, 2025
Gamblers playing in Kigali. Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Why Rwanda is raising the stakes on gambling regulation

Thursday, October 02, 2025
A child watches a video on a smartphone at home. Research has revealed that smartphone use among children under 13 could negatively impact their mental health. Courtesy
Health

Smartphones before age 13 linked to lifelong mental health risks, experts warn

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Girls with sanitary pads donated by Jeannette Kawera during her initiative to support girls from poor families to access pads in Gisagara. Courtesy

Celebrating adolescent health rights: A landmark step for Rwanda

Wednesday, September 03, 2025