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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 replace punishment with support for children using drugs

Saturday, September 12, 2026
The New Times

Health minister warns youth against rising vaping trend

Saturday, August 29, 2026
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Rwanda

The fight against illicit alcohol is not over – Minister Habimana

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Innocent Bugingo, a 30-year-old entrepreneur who spent 14 years struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Courtesy
Rwanda

How 14 years of alcohol addiction took a toll on 30-year old Bugingo and his family

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Children under rehabilitation training at Gitagata Rehabilitation Centre. File

Healing families to save our youth

Monday, August 10, 2026
Thousands of youths that are undergoing a rehabilitation training at Iwawa Rehabitation Cenre in Rutsiro. Courtesy
Health

Over 95% of youth in rehab centres linked to alcohol abuse - minister

Sunday, August 02, 2026
Ministers, chiefs of security organs and local government officials meet in Kigali on Wednesday, July 29. The meeting aimed at discussing on the need to strengthen efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among young people. Courtesy
Health

Govt renews efforts to tackle alcohol abuse among youth

Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Ismail Sibomana (left) and his colleagues make various carpentry products, including beds, chairs, cupboards and other crafts.
Education

How carpentry gave Iwawa graduates a second chance

Tuesday, July 21, 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
Artiste Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano has been remanded for 30 day s. File
Crime

Musician Yampano remanded

Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Singer Florien Uworizagwira, popularly known as Yampano, appeared before Kicukiro primary court on June 2 for a bail hearing. Courtesy
Crime

Musician Yampano arraigned, faces six charges

Tuesday, June 02, 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