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01-27-2014 ■ In Burundi, renal insufficiency kills many people. So, people would like to know what it is, its causes and how to prevent it. IWACU has met a nephrologist for more details.–By Yves Didier Irakoze “My dad died in 2011. He was suffering from malaria. But later on, he fell (...)

01-23-2014 ■ Last week, Christine Lagarde , the IMF Managing Director, warned EAC countries not to precipitate the use of Single Currency as adopted by the Heads of States in November 2013. Therefore, Iwacu has met, Audace Niyonzima, one of the participants in the negotiation about the implementation. By Diane Uwimana (...)

01-22-2014 ■ On January 15th 2014, a team of Italian Orthopedists were at Kamenge for their first day of consultation. The 72 lucky children who will be found eligible for surgery will go to Bubanza for a free reconstructive surgery.-By Joanna Nganda It’s 10 a.m. and Kamenge’s Mirango Health Center is (...)

01-22-2014 ■ Some people from Bujumbura City Council avoid getting supplies from Bujumbura City Market (BCM) commonly called Sion Market, because of mud and stagnant rainy water.- By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse   When it has rained it is practically impossible to penetrate into BCM. Iwacu has visited the place and met traders (...)

01-21-2014 ■ In Burundian society, it was uncommon to witness and hear men crying out that they are threatened and mistreated by their wives. Today, Burundians are changing their mind and dare denounce it loudly.-By Diane Uwimana The recent case comes from Murango II at Kamenge Commune in Bujumbura City Council. (...)

01-20-2014 ■ This Tuesday 15th January 2014, the Ministry in Charge of Environment has declared that the illegal exploitation and exportation of the plant scientifically known Osyris Lanceolata and commonly named Sandalwood will be strictly punished according to the law.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Since August December 2013, the illegal exploitation of (...)

01-20-2014 ■ This opportunity coincides with the launch of a new radio soap opera produced by Population Media Center on women and children’s health and nutrition in Burundi.-By Diane Uwimana The radio drama so-called “Agashi” (Hey, Look Again!) addresses issues such as child nutrition and family planning through intriguing storylines and plot (...)

01-17-2014 ■ These past few weeks, you might have seen a strange-looking green and white van driving around the town. That van is actually a mobile bank. A Mobile Branch to be precise and Iwacu approached CRDB bank’s Relationship Manager to learn more about their one-of-a-kind innovation in Burundi.–By Joanna Nganda (...)

01-17-2014 ■ Just at Mugere River, there is a small slaughterhouse. All waste composed of blood and excrement from goats and cows slaughtered are directed into Mugera River which flows into Lake Tanganyika. Consequently, the Lake is polluted and biodiversity is threatened.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse When arrived at Mugere River Bridge (...)

01-17-2014 ■ High blood pressure, a condition known to affect the old, can also affect young people in their late 20s and early 30s. The causes are many, the consequences costly but the prevention is possible. Dr. Marc Nimburanira, Cardiologist, tells us more about high blood pressure.-By Joanna Nganda “Blood pressure (...)