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Move over beer. In Rwanda, a bar might pour you a glass of milk

NPR | By Fatma Tanis
Published August 24, 2026 at 4:26 PM CDT

Milk is a popular drink in Rwanda, associated with economic prosperity. But as the country sees a rise in obesity and cholesterol, the health ministry aims to curb people's habit of drinking it daily.

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