Health insurance works but it can be expensive
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
While mutuelle de santé is the most used medical insurance simply because it’s cheap, it only covers basic services. More complex procedures are still only for those who can afford them.
 
Exercise for health, not muscles or flat bellies
Tuesday, 24 August 2010
Younger generations are more aware of the importance of exercise for a healthy lifestyle. (photo Timothy Kisambira) With a growing middle class as well as wider access to information, there is an increased awareness of the importance of physical wellbeing. Yet while more and more people go to the gym or take to jogging, not everybody can afford it.
 
Giving birth is still a complicated matter
Sunday, 18 July 2010
In Rwanda, there has been a significant increase in the number of women who go for regular check-ups during pregnancy. (Internet photo)Although progress has been made, more still needs to be done to reduce child mortality and improve of maternal health in developing countries.
 
Construction of hospital under way in Kinazi sector
Monday, 21 June 2010
Residents in Kinazi sector, Ruhango district, will no longer have to walk long distance to get adequate health services, given that the first stone for a new, well-equipped hospital has been laid last week.
 
Just quit smoking to avoid tobacco risks
Monday, 14 June 2010
Smoking is on the rise among young people. (Internet photo)In line with the theme of this year’s World anti-Tobacco Day, the ministry of health is set to start a campaign discouraging the sale of tobacco to underage people.
 
Ignorance makes house workers more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS
Monday, 31 May 2010
Due to their isolation, house workers are often not aware of precautions against HIV/AIDS. (File photo)Household maids have long been used as servants, a fact that allows their bosses to dominate their lives, and it is this oppression, together with their relative seclusion, that makes them more vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
 
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