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Participants at Step Up session, a weekly step-aerobics session that combines fitness, music and community at Fitnesspoint Remera. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza

Fitnesspoint transforms Saturday sessions into a fitness fiesta

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Residents undergo screening for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) during a community health outreach exercise in Kigali. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Rwanda needs to take the fight against NCDs beyond hospitals

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Some substandard alcoholic beverages seized by the Rwanda National Police during an ongoing campaign to crack down on illicit drinks. Courtesy.
Rwanda

NCD Alliance backs govt crackdown on illicit alcohol

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Participants undergo a mass screening of non-communicable diseases during the Car-Free Day mass sports on Sunday, June 1,2025. Courtesy
Wellness

Why more young Rwandans are developing high blood pressure

Friday, August 07, 2026
According to RBC, Rwanda aims to reduce maternal mortality from 149 deaths per 100,000 live births, recorded at the end of 2025, to fewer than 60 deaths per 100,000 live births by 2029. Courtesy
Women

Why maternal deaths remain a challenge

Friday, July 31, 2026
Phytochemicals, also known as phytonutrients, are naturally occurring plant-based compounds that provide important health benefits.

The plant powerhouses that protect your health

Friday, July 24, 2026
Experts say that prolonged loneliness and social isolation can trigger chronic stress, which increases the body’s production of stress hormones that are harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Health

How loneliness increases risk of heart disease

Saturday, July 18, 2026
Global cancer cases could reach nearly 35 million a year by 2050.Courtesy
Health

Cancer cases could reach 35 million a year by 2050, WHO says

Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS)

Not all menstrual pain is normal: Why women deserve better answers

Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Antioxidants are substances that neutralize free radicals and help protect the body from oxidative damage.

Why antioxidants matter for your health

Friday, July 03, 2026
Kosmotive founder Blandine Umuziranenge (second right) receives the Girls Innovation Award during the YouthConnekt summit in October 2019. Courtesy.
Business

Inside Rwandan enterprises shortlisted for Africa’s Business Heroes

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic non-communicable disease .

Is your weakness linked to high blood pressure?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026