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Two suspected drug dealers arrested

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has arrested two people in Kamonyi and Gakenke districts for allegedly trafficking and distributing narcotic drugs.

Northern Province: Police in awareness campaign on Covid-19 prevention

Police in awareness campaign on Covid-19 prevention

Three arrested in operations against drug dealers

Gakenke district addresses stunting through balanced diets

Local leaders in Gakenke district said that child stunting and malnutrition   have remarkably reduced   after parents adopted balanced diets for their children. According to the Director of Health in Gakenke district, child stunting has reduced from 63.9% in 2010   to 30% currently, a progress attributed to proper feeding on nutritious foods as well as a daily balanced diet. Hategekimana added that the robust campaigns were conducted through grassroots leaders to ensure that families understand the importance of a balanced diet and nutritious foods to their children. Community health workers have done a great job to reduce stunting by following up children’s health and advising parents on proper feeding for their children.