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World Cancer Day is observed annually on February 4, to raise awareness about cancer, and its prevention, detection, and treatment. Photos by Jade Iriza
Health

World Cancer Day: How much do we know about our bodies?

Sunday, February 05, 2023
Different people who attended a symposium organized by Rwanda Biomedical Center and the Elekta Foundation pose for a photo. Rwanda joined the rest of the world to raise awareness about cancers on the occasion of World Cancer Day, themed: “Close the care Gap: Uniting our voices and taking action,” on Saturday, February 4. Photos by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Rwanda on track to eliminate cervical cancer - health experts 

Saturday, February 04, 2023
Health workers conduct Hepatitis test during the celebration of the World Hepatitis Day at Remera health center on July 28, 2021. Dan Nsengiyumva

Rwanda harnesses PR in fight against NCDs

Thursday, February 02, 2023
The Capacity Development Director of the NCD Alliance, Cristina Parsons Perez. Photo: Dan Kwizera.
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NCD Alliance boss speaks out on global burden of chronic diseases

Monday, November 28, 2022
During the conference the participants undergo screening of non-communicable diseases
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NCDs account for 44% annual mortality in Rwanda - Minister Mpunga

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Labram Musah, National Coordinator and Executive Director of Programs of the alliance during the interview. Courtesy
Health

Expert shares tips on how to deal with alcoholism

Thursday, November 24, 2022
Unhealthy diet and harmful alcohol consumption are among for modifiable risk factors for NCDs. Increase consumption of nutrient-dense foods, instead. Net photo.
Wellness

Diets to prevent non-communicable diseases

Sunday, October 30, 2022
Screening and testing for NCDs are a part of Car Free Day health activities. Photo/File
Wellness

Early screening remains key to prevent, manage and treat NCDs

Sunday, October 23, 2022
Delegates during a fundraising dinner organised by the Breast Cancer Initiative East Africa on October 12. / Photos: Dan Gatsinzi
Health

We need 'strong' civil society organisations to tackle breast cancer - Dr Uwinkindi

Wednesday, October 12, 2022
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Cogebanque joins Rwandans to raise breast cancer awareness

Monday, October 10, 2022
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Why we need a study on ‘birth cohort’ in Rwanda

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus virtually addresses the awarding event on September 21. Rwanda NCD Alliance was awarded by UN in recognition of the organisation’s work in building multi-sectoral collaboration on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Rwanda. Courtesy
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Rwandan civil society group gets UN award

Thursday, September 22, 2022