Gisagara: Abahinzi b’umuceri bararirira mu myotsi

 Umuyobozi w’akarere ka Gisagara wungirije ushinzwe iterambere y’ubukungu, Habineza Jean Paul, yatangaje ko imvura yaguye cyo kuwa 15 Werurwe 2025, yangije umuceri kuri hegitari zisaga 100. Ati “Umwuzure wibasiye igishanga cya Ngiryi muri Musha, ariko si ho gusa kuko no mu murenge wa Kibilizi muri Duwani naho hageze umwuzure mu gishanga.” Yakomeje agira ati “aho muri Ngiryi hangiritse hegitari zisaga 80, mu gihe kuri Duwani hangiritse hegitari ziri hafi ya 20.” Habineza yavuze ko ibyangijwe n’imvura bitari byagafatiwe ubwishingizi bw’ibihingwa, kuko bari babanje gukusanyiriza amafaranga hamwe bitegura kujya kubusaba mu…

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The impact of illegal stone quarrying on health in Muhanga district

BY Diane NIKUZE NKUSI  In the heart of Rwanda’s Central Province, Muhanga District is home to breathtaking landscapes and a community that relies heavily on natural resources, especially stones and gravel, for their livelihoods. However, a growing concern is emerging in this region illegal stone quarrying, which has not only become a source of income for many but is also taking a severe toll on public health. In this article, we explore the destructive impact of illegal quarrying on the environment, the health of workers, and the surrounding community, through…

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Serivise ku bivuriza kuri mitiweli zikomeje kunozwa

Umunyamabanga wa Leta muri Minisiteri y’Ubuzima, Dr. Yvan Butera, yatangaje ko kuri ubu hongerewe ubushobozi n’imiti itangirwa kuri ‘Mutuelle de Sante’ iriyongera ikaba igeze ku 1500 ivuye kuri 800 yari iriho mu bihe byashize. Yagize ati “Bitewe n’indwara abaturage bakunze kwivuza, byabaye ngombwa ko ikigega cya mituweri gishyiramo serivisi nshya, zirimo indwara zitandura nk’imiti ya kanseri, imiti y’indwara z’umutima, insimburangingo…” Yakomeje agaragaza ko hari gahunda yo gukemura ibibazo bishingiye ku miti abaturage bakunze kugaragaza ko badahabwa iyo bivurije kwa muganga ahubwo bagasabwa kujya kuyigurira hanze y’ibitaro. Ati “Hari ukongera imiti…

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Fighting Malaria in Rwanda: Progress, challenges and personal stories

Malaria remains one of the most pressing public health challenges in Rwanda. Despite significant progress in reducing the burden of the disease over the years, malaria continues to affect thousands of Rwandans annually, especially in rural areas. Experts, health workers, and affected individuals are actively working towards the goal of malaria elimination, but there are still obstacles to overcome. Rwanda’s Commitment to Malaria Control Over the past decade, Rwanda has made remarkable strides in combating malaria through comprehensive control strategies. These efforts include the distribution of insecticide-treated bed nets, indoor…

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Hasohotse raporo igaragaza igurishwa ry’abimukira

Raporo yakozwe n’abashakashatsi batandukanye yagaragaje ko Tunisia yirukanye abimukira, ikabagurisha kuri Libiya. Nk’uko byasobanuriwe Inteko Ishinga Amategeko y’u Burayi ku nshuro ya mbere tariki 29 Mutarama 2025, ibikubiye muri iyo raporo ngo bikaba bishimangira ikibazo ibyo bihugu byombi bifite. Muri ibyo bibazo hakubiyemo ibijyanye no guhungabanya uburenganzira bw’abimukira, cyane cyane abaturuka muri Afurika yo munsi y’Ubutayu bwa Sahara. Iyo raporo yakozwe n’itsinda ry’abashakashatsi, yashyizwe no ku rubuga rwa X, yanditse mu rurimi rw’Icyongereza, abo bashakashatsi bakaba barashyigikiwe n’Abadepite benshi bo muri Nteko Ishinga Amategeko yo mu Burayi, aho bemeza ko…

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Indwara zo mu matwi ku isonga mu ndwara 20 zivuzwa na benshi

Imibare y’Ikigo cy’Igihugu cyita ku Buzima (RBC), igaragaza ko indwara zifata mu matwi ziri ku rutonde rw’indwara 20, ziza imbere y’izivuzwa n’umubare munini w’abagana ibitaro byo hirya no hino mu gihugu MU Rwanda. Mu bantu babarirwa mu bihumbi 390 bo mu Rwanda bafite hejuru y’imyaka itanu, byagaragaye ko bafite ubumuga, muri bo abagera ku bihumbi 42 bafite ubumuga bwo kutumva no kutavuga, kandi ahanini bituruka ku ndwara zo mu mu matwi ziba zitaravuwe neza. Kuri uyu wa Mbere tariki 3 Werurwe 2025, hakaba hatangijwe ku mugaragaro ubuvuzi bw’indwara zo mu…

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The Alarming Rise of Cervical Cancer in Rwanda: Causes, Impact and Prevention Measures

In recent years, Rwanda has witnessed a troubling increase in cervical cancer cases, a condition that has become one of the leading causes of cancer related deaths among women. Despite advancements in healthcare, the rising number of cases has sparked concern across the country, urging authorities, healthcare professionals and the public to take urgent action. This article delves into the causes behind the increase in cervical cancer in Rwanda, explores its impact on women and their families, and discusses what can be done to prevent the disease. Through personal testimonies,…

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Climate Change and Albinism: The Struggles of People with Albinism in Rwanda

As the climate continues to change, populations living with albinism in Rwanda disproportionately feel its effects. Albinism is a genetic condition that results in the absence of melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes, making individuals with albinism extremely sensitive to the harmful effects of the sun. As a result, they face an increased risk of skin cancer, which has become one of the most serious health concerns for them. In Rwanda, the negative effects of climate change, with rising temperatures and intense sun exposure making their lives even harder,…

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Climate Change and Malnutrition: A Growing Crisis for Stunted Growth in Rwanda

Rwanda, known as the “Land of a Thousand Hills,” is facing an alarming crisis as climate change intensifies its impact on agriculture, food security, and ultimately, the growth and development of children. Stunting, a condition where children fail to grow to their full potential due to malnutrition, has long been a challenge in the country. However, with changing weather patterns, the crisis is escalating, affecting the future of a generation. The effects of climate change on agriculture have led to reduced crop yields, erratic rainfall, and food shortages directly contributing…

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The struggle for education among Afghan women and girls in a time of crisis

In the heart of Kabul, beneath the oppressive weight of Taliban rule, lies an unseen battle one that plays out in quiet classrooms, hidden study sessions, and in the whispered defiance of young girls and women who refuse to give up their right to an education. This is a fight not just for knowledge, but also for survival, dignity, and the future of an entire generation. The Promise Broken In August 2021, the Taliban returned to power, swiftly dismantling years of progress for women and girls in Afghanistan. One of…

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