09-08-2014 ■ Some Burundians use cooking oil only once and others reuse it many times. Nutritionists advice households to use one time only, while restaurants with the right equipment can reuse oil several times.-By Diane Uwimana Isidore Sindabarira, a nutritionist, explains that the risks in reusing cooking oil depend on different (...)

09-01-2014 ■ A mobile clinic at Bujumbura International Airport, including a well equipped kit composed of a pair of gloves, glasses, mask, overshoes, plastic blouse, and waterproof overalls is now available for preventing any suspected cases of ebola from entering the country, according to the Director General of Health in the (...)

09-01-2014 ■ Burundian soldiers, fighting in Somalia and elsewhere in Africa, receive medical treatment in Kenya or South Africa when they are injured. The Kamenge Military Hospital wants to treat them at home.-By Diane Uwimana The main challenge that Burundian soldiers face when they are in hospitals abroad is the linguistic barrier. (...)

08-17-2014 ■ The International Cooperation Ethics Advisory Agency (ACECI) has exposed very recently the first products anti-mosquitoes made from catnip plant. Soaps, candles, aroma for cleaning large spaces, lotion and cream anti mosquito are now available at ACECI office.–By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse Catnip plant has been imported in Burundi from Canada (...)

08-17-2014 ■ From this 20th to 25th July 2014, a 20th International AIDS Conference has been held at Melbourne in Australia. Young People Living with HIV have asked for assistance.-By Diane Uwimana Two Burundians among 12.000 participants have attended the conference and been involved in different discussions, sessions and panels. “We (...)

06-25-2014 ■ There are people who get tattooed to look like stars or be smart. However, some ignore that tattoos may be harmful if made carelessly.–Yves Didier Irakoze According to Dr Elie Mupera, a dermatologist, tattoos are drawings or signs that people put on their bodies using the ink with sharp (...)

05-29-2014 ■ The skin cancer is a reality in Burundi. A dermatologist calls upon the Ministry in charge of Public Health to think about setting up a department to care for people suffering from different types of cancer.–By Diane Uwimana “The majority of Albinos, people living with HIV and those who (...)

05-12-2014 ■ Two kinds of Artemisia such as Artemisia Annua and Artemisia Afra are now proved that they can cure malaria. Albert Mbonerane, the Chairperson of the Association Fighting Against Malaria (ALUMA) gives us more information.-Diane Uwimana “In the world, every 20 seconds, a child of less than 5 years old (...)

05-02-2014 ■ The rate complication for pregnant women aged from 36 to menopause is high. Complications are observed to the mother as well as to the fetus.-By Lorraine Josiane Manishatse High risk pregnancy means pregnancy with some complications. It is observed that out of 1OO women, between 10 and 15 risk (...)

04-30-2014 ■ Most people put antiperspirants on their bodies before leaving their house. However, these products can cause some side-effects to human beings.-Diane Uwimana These products are used to control sweat and odour in our underarms. Some people use perfumed deodorants to cover up underarm smells, but if you sweat a (...)