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Dr Inyange is a neurosurgeon at the Kigali University Teaching Hospital (CHUK). Courtesy photo.
Women

Girls, be the difference the country’s healthcare is looking for — Rwanda’s youngest neurosurgeon

Friday, March 08, 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
The view of Kigali City. Rwanda is undergoing continuous urbanisation, and considering the availability of urban green spaces. Photo Courtesy

Effects of urban green spaces on citizens’ health and well-being

Thursday, February 22, 2024
Eating unhealthy food is one of the causes of heart disease.
Health

Did you know that your diet can increase your heart disease risk?

Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Kigali residents undergo check ups of hypertension during car free days. It affects individuals from western countries, but also those living in developing third world countries. photo by Craish Bahizi

Effects of hypertension on the nervous system

Monday, February 19, 2024
Some residents jogging at Nyarutarama running track in Gasabo District. The 2.4 kilometers long track aims to revolutionize the sporting experience and promote physical fitness in Kigali. Courtesy

Who owns the streets of Kigali? Embracing non-motorized modes of transport

Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Africa

Tanzania advocates for increased cardiovascular disease research across Africa

Saturday, February 10, 2024
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The far-reaching impact of obesity

Tuesday, February 06, 2024
By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.
Health

Global cancer burden growing, says WHO

Saturday, February 03, 2024
A community health worker interacts with a pregnant woman with her husband at Mubuga Hospital in Karongi District on December 9, 2022. OLIVIER MUGWIZA
Health

High blood pressure; growing concern for pregnant women

Monday, January 22, 2024
The New Times

Gout: A closer Look at causes, symptoms, and management

Friday, January 12, 2024
Students undertake screening at Downtown taxi park.
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Mount Kigali University committed to health community initiatives

Friday, December 15, 2023