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A new study indicates that consumption of red meat, including processed and unprocessed red meat, was strongly associated with an increased risk of type 2 diabetes. File
Health

New study links red meat consumption to higher risk of type 2 diabetes

Friday, October 20, 2023
Some participants during Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign on Sunday, October 14. World Breast Cancer Day is observed on October 19 every year. Photo Emmanuel Dushimimana
Health

World Breast Cancer Day: Oncologists talk self-examination, why women are more vulnerable

Thursday, October 19, 2023
Jean-Philbert Nsengimana, the Chief Digital Advisor of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), during the 5G Summit held within Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18.
Health

Africa CDC urges 5G investment in healthcare sector

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Delegates follow panelists as they discuss on how to digitalise Health Services at Mobile World Congress (MWC Kigali) on Wednesday, October 18. Photo by Dan Gatsinzi
Health

$4 billion needed to digitalise healthcare in Rwanda and other low, middle-income countries

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame meets with Dr Jean Kaseya, the Director General of Africa CDC at Village Urugwiro, on Tuesday, October 17. PHOTO BY VILLAGE URUGWIRO
Health

Kagame, Africa CDC boss discuss digital health

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
President Paul Kagame poses for a group photo with officials and delegates at the opening ceremony of the 2023 Mobile World Congress at Kigali Convention Centre on October 17. Addressing over 2500 participants, Kagame said there was an urgent need to address the gaps in mobile access and connectivity, noting that a significant portion of Africans remains offline. Photo: Olivier Mugwiza
Technology

Experts call for “digitalisation of everything” in Africa

Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Inside Nyabugogo modern Abattoir. The two ministers will respond to concerns over slaughtering facilities that fall short of standards. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Rwanda

Two ministers to appear in parliament over substandard abattoirs

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The report on mental health status at work was part of mental health month. Courtesy
Health

Report reveals factors affecting employees’ mental well-being

Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Alexis Ngabo Karegeya
Showbiz

Top 5 Rwandans harnessing the power of social media

Monday, October 16, 2023
Technicians work inside the National E-Waste Recycling Facility in Bugesera District. File
Environment

International E-waste Day: Getting Rwandans to recycle electronics

Sunday, October 15, 2023
Gambling can lead to various harms, such as strained family relationships, financial instability, depression, and more. Craish Bahizi

Odds and ends: The changing landscape of contemporary gambling and sports betting

Friday, October 13, 2023
The wife to Gabon's deposed president Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, who was accused of allegedly embezzling public funds. PHOTO _ AFP
Africa

Wife of Gabon's former leader Ali Bongo jailed

Thursday, October 12, 2023