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Sports Minister Nelly Mukazayire joins residents of Gakenke District in a sports activities on Sunday, September 27. Courtesy
Health

Mukazayire joins Gakenke residents in ‘Sober Gen’ campaign

Sunday, September 27, 2026
Winners of iAccelerator Phase 7 pose for a photo during the awarding ceremony at Kigali Convention Centre on September 11. Courtesy
Rwanda

Six startups share Rwf60m in Imbuto-backed funding

Sunday, September 13, 2026
Giscard Mwizerwa, a counsellor in drug addiction and harm reduction at Health Development Initiative (HDI), facilitates a harm reduction awareness and dialogue session for parents and guardians in Nyarugenge District, Kigali, on September 10, 2026. Photo/Courtesy.
Health

Parents urged to help children battling drug use

Saturday, September 12, 2026
Children under rehabilitation training at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. File

Healing families to save our youth

Monday, August 10, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
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.
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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