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A photo of the closing with trainees holding their certificates (Photo by Prince Emmanuel Mwenimana)

Gardens for Health International (GHI) empowers leaders to combat child malnutrition

Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Osteoporosis knee pain. is a gradual thinning of bones that commonly occurs with advancing age.

Osteoporosis: A preventable health crisis

Thursday, November 07, 2024
The New Times

The importance of vitamin D, lifestyle choices in bone health

Friday, November 01, 2024
Silver Karumba, the Country Representative for GAIN in Rwanda during the interview with The New Times. Photos by Emmanuel Dushimimana
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GAIN Rwanda’s Silver Karumba on combating child stunting, all forms of malnutrition in Rwanda

Sunday, October 27, 2024
Children during a class at Munini Early Childhood Development (ECD) Centre at Munini Integrated Model Village, Nyaruguru District. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza.

There is no loss in investing in our children

Sunday, October 13, 2024
The New Times

It’s high time to turn the “Right to Foods” for a healthy, nutritious and affordable diet into reality

Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Residents undergo a screening exercise for Non-Communicable Diseases in Kigali. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Health

Heart disease in children tied to preventable factors – medical officer

Wednesday, October 02, 2024
Health workers during the mass screening activities of Non-communicable diseases at the event to mark the World Heart Day on Sunday, September 29.
Health

RBC warns of cardiovascular disease burden, urges healthy lifestyles

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of non communicable desease. Rwanda marks the World Heart Day, which is observed on September 29 every year to raise awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

World Heart Day: Six ways to prevent cardiovascular diseases

Sunday, September 29, 2024
Children playing during an event at KCC. Experts warn that without immediate intervention, childhood obesity could escalate into a national public health crisis. Craish Bahizi
Health

Urban lifestyles fuel rising childhood obesity in Rwanda

Saturday, September 21, 2024
A woman breastfeeding her baby. On August 7, Rwanda joined the rest of the world to mark World Breastfeeding Week, which was celebrated under the theme, Closing the Gap Breastfeeding Support for All.”
Health

When the baby pays the price: Navigating the rigours of breastfeeding at work

Monday, September 09, 2024
A loss of appetite lasting two to three days may occur due to stress, overwork, or acute illnesses like flu or tonsillitis. Sam Ngendahimana

Understanding loss of appetite: Causes, consequences, and solutions for better health

Friday, September 06, 2024