HEALTHALLAFRICA
Rwanda: Illicit Alcohol Linked to Over 40 Deaths in Six Months, Health Minister Says
At least 44 people in Rwanda have died after consuming illicit alcoholic drinks between January and June this year, according to Health Minister Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, who described the issue as an 'epidemic' requiring urgent action.
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