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Vitamins are essential nutrients that support growth, metabolism, immunity, blood formation, nerve function and many other processes.

Are you getting enough vitamins? The common deficiencies to look out for

Thursday, October 01, 2026
The campaign is implemented under the Sustainable Health and Improved Nutrition for Everyone (SHINE) Project, with kitchen garden promoters expanding outreach across villages.
Health

Musanze turns to kitchen gardens to cut child stunting

Tuesday, September 29, 2026
A high-fiber diet consists of plant-based foods rich in dietary fiber, the part of food that the body cannot fully digest or absorb. Sam Ngendahimana

Why a high-fiber diet matters for digestive health, disease prevention

Saturday, September 26, 2026
Elodie Shami, Director General of Imbuto Foundation; Prof. Simon Gicharu, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Mount Kigali University; Urujeni Martine, Kigali City Vice Mayor for Socio-Economic Affairs; and Assumpta Ingabire, Director General of National Child Development Agency, cut the ribbon during the launch of Kinyinya Early Childhood Development and Family Centre on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.So
Featured

Mount Kigali University expands ECD, family support with new model centre

Wednesday, September 09, 2026
Children receive nutritious food through SAIP in Nyamagabe District. The project has contributed to efforts to improve nutrition and address stunting in participating districts. All photos are courtesy
Featured

Inside SAIP's interventions to fight malnutrition in South and Western Rwanda

Wednesday, September 09, 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
Women breastfeed their children during a breastfeeding campaign in Nyamasheke District. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Why breastfeeding needs family support, not just mothers

Wednesday, August 05, 2026
A woman gets her blood pressure checked during the official launch of the expanded Healthy Heart Africa (HHA) programme, which aims to improve hypertension care in Rwanda. Photo by Craish Bahizi.

Hypertension in women: The silent threat after menopause

Thursday, July 16, 2026
Pregnant women participate in Car Free Day, May 24, 2026, Courtesy Photos
Women

Why exercise matters during pregnancy

Friday, July 10, 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
A variety of fresh, locally sourced vegetables arranged at a home in Kigali, Rwanda, highlighting healthy eating and household food preparation. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana

The danger of following nutrition myths

Thursday, June 25, 2026
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic non-communicable disease .

Is your weakness linked to high blood pressure?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026