159 million children are obese worldwide.
More than a billion people are living with obesity around the world, global estimates published in The Lancet show. This includes about 880 million adults...
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Sasa Group’s contribution to fire safety and first aid
Fire safety and first aid in Rwanda, like in many countries, is crucial for protecting lives and property. It’s important for individuals, communities, businesses, and...
Rwanda is hosting International Vaccine Institute, Africa regional office
Rwanda has been selected to host the International Vaccine Institute (IVI)’s Africa regional office, due to open in 2024. This was confirmed the Seoul-based organisation...
Rwandans urged to use condoms regularly and responsibly
As the world celebrates International Condoms Day, Rwandans were urged to use condoms regularly and responsibly. This comes a day before Valentine’s Day, which is...
Rwanda issues red eye disease alert
Rwandan Ministry of Health Sunday urged the public to take precautionary measures, including regular washing of hands, to prevent the spread of highly infectious red...
Rio de Janeiro declares a health emergency ahead of Carnival
The authorities in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro have declared a health emergency as they try to contain the spread of dengue fever....
Rwanda to complete Cervical cancer screening in 2 years
Ahead of World Cancer Day on February 4, in the National Cancer Symposium, the Ministry of Healthy in Rwanda says it aims at completing cervical...
Rwanda records an alarming increase in cancer cases.
In 2023, Rwanda detected 5283 new cancer cases, as reported by the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC), underscoring the escalating seriousness of cancer in the country....
Rwanda close to 60% in the journey to reduce NTDs
During the World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day on Tuesday, January 30, at DP World Kigali, Masaka sector in Kicukiro District, Dr Aimable Mbituyumuremyi, Division Manager...
Teens and the pill, a developing debate in Rwanda Society
Over the years Rwanda has recorded increased numbers of teen pregnancies despite all the efforts the Government of Rwanda and all stake holders in this...