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Kigali residents undergo a mass screening exercise of Non-Communicable Diseases during Car Free Day mass sports. Photo by Craish Bahizi

NCDs: Numbers may be silent, but these statistics should scare us all

Thursday, May 23, 2024
The hospital was founded to address the gaps in the provision of eye care services in Rwanda. Photos by Christianne Murengerantwari for The New Times
Society

Mashariki synergy: How a partnership between a Rwandan and Kenyan doctor birthed an eye hospital

Monday, May 20, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has stressed. Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining. on May 16.
Health

Mining companies urged to ensure safety and health of mine workers

Friday, May 17, 2024
Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) has alerted residents about scorpions in their houses, compounds, and environments. Internet
Health

RBC urges Rwandans to be vigilant about scorpions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Alcohol and tobacco and their associated risk factors have profound consequences on individuals and Rwandan society at large. File
Health

30% of Rwandans exposed to tobacco smoke at home — study

Thursday, April 11, 2024
Dr Phoebe Mwiseneza, Rwinkwavu Hospital Director General, said there is need for awareness kidney disease campaigns because the cost of treatment is high. Photos by Emmanuel Nkangura
Health

Kayonza survey: 10% of patients with NCDs unknowingly have chronic kidney disease

Tuesday, March 26, 2024
n a 2022 report by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), it was revealed that stroke-related deaths in Rwanda escalated from the seventh position in 2009 to the third in 2019. File
Health

Stroke: What’s behind rising occurrence in young adults?

Friday, March 15, 2024
Fast food is often nutritionally poor and high in calories. File

Fast food culture may be convenient, but it’s affecting public health

Thursday, March 07, 2024
Inside Cancer Care at Butaro Hospital in Burera District. Courtesy
Health

The rigours of cancer treatment: Insurance companies urged to pay more to help patients

Monday, February 12, 2024
Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, the Minister of Health delivers remarks during national cancer symposium on February 3, in Kigali ahead of World Cancer Day that is observed on February 4. Courtesy
Health

World Cancer Day: Rwandans urged to attend regular screenings

Saturday, February 03, 2024
Participants during a walk to sensitise people about palliative care services at CHUB hospital in Huye District. File
Health

Understanding palliative care; why a mindset change is needed to address gaps

Monday, January 29, 2024
Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana inaugurates the new physiotherapy and occupational therapy laboratory in Remera Campus in 2023
Health

UR to triple medical students’ intake as Rwanda seeks to increase health personnel

Thursday, January 11, 2024