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

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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Fatma Tanis
Fatma Tanis is a correspondent covering global health and development for NPR.
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