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Alcohol can directly affect the cerebellum, the part of the brain responsible for balance. This damage develops slowly and progressively, leading to tremors of the hands and head, along with difficulty walking.

Understanding alcohol-induced neurological disorders

Friday, June 12, 2026
Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health.

Why Africa must invest in brain and mental health

Thursday, May 21, 2026
A bride and groom during a wedding ceremony. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The divorce paradox: Why many marriages don’t last

Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Doctors conduct a surgery operation . Rwanda currently has about 180 surgeons serving a population of more than 14 million people.
Health

A closer look at efforts to close the gap of surgical care

Sunday, April 26, 2026
Doctors perform plastic surgery during a week-long outreach at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK) concluded on Friday, April 24.. Courtesy
Health

Over 42 patients get plastic surgery at CHUK in one week

Friday, April 24, 2026
A volunteer helps a trauma victim during a commemoration event at Kicukiro-Nyanza Genocide Memorial on Saturday, April 11. Photo by Craish BAHIZI

Seeking mental health care is not a weakness

Saturday, April 11, 2026
Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient on February 8. Courtesy

Epilepsy caregivers need care too

Thursday, March 26, 2026
Researchers at the University of Florida, USA have developed a new mRNA cancer vaccine, a vaccine that uses genetic instructions to help the body recognise and attack cancer cells.
Health

Health: A look at 10 research breakthroughs made in last two years

Sunday, March 15, 2026
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Editorial

Expanded Mutuelle benefits mean little without public uptake

Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Prof. Martin Nyundo, the Head of Clinical Services at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali (CHUK).
Health

Rwanda’s surgical journey from scarcity to life-saving care

Saturday, February 14, 2026
Doctors conduct epilepsy surgery operation at CHUK Hopital in Kigali on Monday, February 9.
Editorial

First epilepsy surgery commendable but not enough

Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Doctors conduct epilepsy surgery operation at CHUK Hospital in Kigali on Monday, February 9. Courtesy 
Health

Doctors at CHUK perform Rwanda’s first surgery on epilepsy patient

Monday, February 09, 2026