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Kigali residents take part in Car Free Day mass sport. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Health

Did you know physical exercise can reduce stroke risk by up to 45%?

Monday, September 28, 2026
Sleep is often seen as a matter of personal discipline, although some cannot choose to sleep more.

Sacrificing sleep today can cost your health tomorrow

Friday, September 04, 2026
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
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
The World Health Organization (WHO) says no level of alcohol consumption is entirely risk-free, noting that even low levels of drinking can harm health. Net photo
Health

Psychiatrist urges moderation as alcohol misuse raises health risks

Saturday, August 01, 2026
Experts say that prolonged loneliness and social isolation can trigger chronic stress, which increases the body’s production of stress hormones that are harmful to the cardiovascular system.
Health

How loneliness increases risk of heart disease

Saturday, July 18, 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
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
Robert Twongyeirwe, speaks to The New Times during the interview in Kigali on May 26. Photos by Kellya Keza
Health

Life after stroke: Former educator’s recovery journey

Monday, June 01, 2026
A young boy eats a sugary pastry outside a local kiosk stocked with sodas and processed snacks in a neighborhood on the outskirts. According to the Rwanda Demographic and Health Survey, six percent of children under five in Rwanda are overweight. AI image.
Health

Processed foods, screen time driving rise in child obesity

Thursday, May 28, 2026
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a chronic non-communicable disease .

Is your weakness linked to high blood pressure?

Tuesday, May 26, 2026
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Health

Your blood type affects risk of early stroke, study reveals

Sunday, May 24, 2026