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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
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
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
The New Times

Just lace up: How jogging boosts your body and mind

Saturday, April 25, 2026
(L-R) Pierre-Célestin Habiyaremye, President of PsorAfrica and Founder of the Rwanda Psoriasis, Media professional Janet Mbugua, and Frida Dunger Johnsson, Executive Director of IFPA. Courtesy
Featured

Africa’s first psoriasis forum to confront overlooked disease burden in Nairobi

Thursday, April 16, 2026
Some of the sugary drinks that are reported to be contributing to a rise in preventable diseases. Courtesy

Can ‘health taxes’ slow the rise of NCDs?

Monday, January 19, 2026
Office workers in Rwanda spend most of their day seated at desks.
Health

Office routines driving up diabetes risk, experts warn

Thursday, November 27, 2025
psoriasis, a chronic skin disease
Health

Skin conditions: Psoriasis patients speak out on stigma and neglect

Tuesday, November 04, 2025