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Healthcare providers, law enforcement officers, local leaders and community representatives meet to discuss how national harm reduction guidance can translate into coordinated way in Nyarugenge. Courtesy
Featured

Harm reduction can close critical gaps in healthcare for people who use drugs

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Early exposure to substance abuse can have lasting consequences. AI-generated photo.
Health

Experts highlight dangers of early exposure to substance abuse

Monday, September 28, 2026
Fiji's Minister of Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu
International

Fiji declares HIV emergency amid rising infection

Thursday, September 17, 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
Some of the illicit alcoholic beverages seized. Rwanda’s Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) closed over 150 licensed alcohol manufacturers and recalled at their branded spirits. File

The public health challenge behind Rwanda’s alcohol crackdown

Sunday, August 09, 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
A 2023 pilot study by the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) shows that among young people aged 13–24, 4.4 percent reported cannabis use in the past 30 days, 2 percent used cigarettes, and while 0.2 used opiates. Courtesy

What we miss when we criminalize pain: Rethinking drug policy through a public health lens

Thursday, January 29, 2026
On March 1, 2025, AFC-M23 handed over Brig Gen Ezechiel Gakwerere of the genocidal group FDLR and other members to Rubavu District officials. Germain Nsanzimana
Africa

A year without FDLR threat on Rwandan border

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Ndera Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Gasabo District. File
Health

Why world mental health day matters for Rwanda

Friday, October 10, 2025
Technicians during vehicle emission testing in Musanze District. Courtesy
Featured

Inside Rwanda’s drive to improve air quality

Monday, September 15, 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
The Rwandan government announced new changes to vehicle emission testing, which will apply to all vehicles, including motorcycles. on Thursday, July 24,
Rwanda

Motorists, environmentalists weigh in on vehicle emissions testing

Friday, July 25, 2025