RUKUNDO Athanase

Medical Doctor | Epidemiologist. Director General | Clinical and Public Health Services Governance | Health Rwanda

[Abiy Ahmed Ali 🇪🇹 @AbiyAhmedAli]

This evening, I broke bread with 128 fellow Rwandan medical practitioners pursuing specialty training in Ethiopia, alongside more than 400 colleagues from across Africa.

They are part of a growing community of African physicians dedicating themselves to the kind of expertise and excellence our continent’s healthcare future demands, within institutions helping shape the next generation of African medical leadership.

Through shared learning and purpose, we continue building a healthier Africa together.

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

Abahanga mu by’ubuvuzi, abafata ibyemezo, abashakashatsi n’abandi bahagarariye inzego zinyuranye mu by’ubuvuzi baturutse hirya no hino ku Isi, bari mu biganiro by’iminsi ine ku kibazo cy’indwara y’umuvuduko w’amaraso izwi nka ‘Preeclampsia’ ihitana 16% by’ababyeyi batwite ndetse n’inda 500,000 zikavamo imburagihe ku rwego rw’Isi.

Abitabiriye ibi biganiro bemeza ko izi mpfu zishobora gukumirwa igihe umubyeyi asuzumwe hakiri kare agakurikiranwa neza kugeza abyaye neza.

Mu Rwanda, 3% by’abagore batwite bakunze kugaragaza iyi ndwara kandi ikaba intandaro y’impfu z’ababyeyi ku kigero cya 15%. #RBAAmakuru

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

Minisitiri w'Ubuzima, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, yavuze ko Leta igiye gushyira imbaraga mu kwita ku hagaragaye intege nke zatumye habaho ikibazo cy'abangavu baterwa inda bigatuma ubuzima bw’abana babakomokaho na bo bagira amahirwe make yo kubaho.

Yabitangaje kuri uyu wa Gatatu, ubwo hamurikwaga Ubushakashatsi bwa 7 ku Mibereho n’Ubuzima, bwagaragaje ko inda ziterwa abangavu ziyongereye ziva kuri 5% zariho mu 2020 zigera ku 8% muri uyu mwaka. #RBAAmakuru #RwandaDHS7

[Rwanda Defence Force @RwandaMoD]

The Deputy Defence Spokesperson, Lt Col Simon Kabera, on Thursday delivered a lecture to Ministry of Health officials, highlighting the vital connection between national security, public health, and national resilience. The retreat brought together over 120 participants from the Ministry of Health, its affiliated agencies, and senior leadership.

The five-day leadership retreat, taking place from 15 to 19 December 2025 at the Rwanda Military Academy–Gako in Bugesera District, is held under the theme "Building a Healthy and Resilient Nation: Lessons from the Past, Priorities for Our Future.”
https://t.co/Fm9HwdzFz5

[Rwanda Defence Force @RwandaMoD]

Umuvugizi Wungirije w’Ingabo z’u Rwanda, Lt Col Simon Kabera, kuri uyu wa Kane yatanze ikiganiro ku bakozi ba Minisiteri y’Ubuzima n'ibigo biyishamikiyeho bagera ku ijana na makumyabiri bari mu mwiherero, ashimangira isano rikomeye riri hagati y’umutekano w’igihugu, ubuzima rusange bw’abaturage n’ubushobozi bw’igihugu bwo kwiyubaka.

Uyu mwiherero w’iminsi itanu w’abakozi bari mu nzego z' ubuzima, uri kubera mu Ishuri  rya Gisirikare ry’u Rwanda i Gako, mu Karere ka Bugesera, watangiye tariki 15, ukazasoza tariki ya 19 Ukuboza 2025.

Ni umwiherero ufite insanganyamatsiko igira iti “Kubaka igihugu gifite ubuzima bwiza kandi gihamye: Amasomo yavuye mu mateka, ibyibanze by’ejo hazaza.” https://t.co/gxDTbe1ApM

[RUKUNDO Athanase @Rukath]

Rwanda DHS 2025 shows teenage pregnancy at 8%, rising sharply with age and lowest among girls in secondary school (4%). Education and early prevention matter.
#RwandaDHS2025 #AdolescentHealth

[RUKUNDO Athanase @Rukath]

Rwanda DHS 2025 shows remarkable progress: fertility down to 3.7, 78% demand for family planning, and 64% modern method use. Evidence that investing in women’s health delivers results. 🇷🇼📊
#RwandaDHS2025 #FamilyPlanning

[iAccelerator @iacceleratorRw]

Innovating to Solve!

The #iAccelerator Fair exhibition came alive today, as young innovators showcased brilliant solutions from sexuality education notebooks to health games and wellness apps, addressing #ASRH and #MentalHealth.

[Ministry of Youth and Arts | Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts]

In his remarks, PS @NgaboBrave emphasized that this initiative aligns directly with Rwanda’s national vision of becoming a knowledge-based, inclusive economy, driven by innovation, technology, and the potential of its youth.

[Ministry of Youth and Arts | Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts]

PS @NgaboBrave urged young innovators to stay persistent, to keep refining their solutions, learning from their users, and expanding their reach. “Innovation is rarely easy, but it is always worth it.”

[Ministry of Youth and Arts | Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts]

“By addressing pressing health and social challenges, these young innovators are not only improving individual lives but also strengthening our health system and expanding access to essential services.” - PS @NgaboBrave

[iAccelerator @iacceleratorRw]

A big thank you to our partners, young innovators & everyone championing youth entrepreneurship for joining us at today’s Innovation Accelerator Fair!

Together, let’s keep the conversation on #ASRH & #MentalHealth moving forward.

Photos: https://t.co/gFkkAl5QlD

#iAccelerator

[RUKUNDO Athanase @Rukath]

#Kigali2025 #RidingNewHeights

[RUKUNDO Athanase @Rukath]

#Kigali2025 #RidingNewHeights

[Dr Sabin Nsanzimana @nsanzimanasabin]

Big step for #HIV prevention: Lenacapavir—a twice-yearly injection shown to be nearly 100% protective—will be offered at just $40 per patient per year in low- and middle-income countries. https://t.co/MleSodBcHF

[Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus @DrTedros]

A new #Ebola outbreak is confirmed in the #DRC. Tragically, 15 deaths have been reported so far, including 4 health workers.

@WHO teams are already supporting the response, deploying experts and medical supplies needed to protect health workers and care for patients.

https://t.co/DprmJ0DzSK

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

The new law regulates Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including IVF and surrogacy.
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Itegeko riteganya uburyo bwo kororoka hifashishijwe ikoranabuhanga ku bantu byemejwe na muganga ko badashobora kwibaruka mu buryo busanzwe.
#HealthcareServicesLaw

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

The law revises the age of consent to access essential health services to 15 years to close gaps in adolescent care and reduce health risks.
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Imyaka yo kwiyemerera guhabwa serivisi z'ubuvuzi umuntu adaherekejwe yashyizwe kuri 15 kuzamura.
#HealthcareServicesLaw

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

On Monday, @RwandaParliamnt passed a new law regulating healthcare services — a significant milestone in advancing Rwanda’s health system.

Key Highlights of the law:
✔️ Replaces 3 outdated and fragmented health laws
✔️ Regulates digital health services
✔️ Regulates assisted reproductive technologies
✔️ Revises age of consent for accessing health services to 15 years
✔️ Strengthens ethics, accountability, and patient rights
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Kuri uyu wa mbere, @RwandaParliamnt yatoye itegeko rigenga serivisi z'ubuvuzi mu Rwanda.

Dore iby'ingenzi muri iryo tegeko:
✔️ Rihuza kandi rigasimbura amategeko 3 yari asanzwe ariho yerekeye umwuga w'ubuvuzi. ✔️Ritanga umurongo ku ikoreshwa ry'ikoranabuhanga mu buvuzi
✔️Rishyiraho uburyo serivisi zo kororoka hifashishijwe ikoranabuhanga zikora.
✔️Ryavuguruye imyaka yo kwiyemerera guhabwa serivisi z'ubuvuzi umuntu adaherekejwe
✔️ Rishimangira amahame y'ubunyamwuga n'uburenganzira bw'umurwayi

#HealthcareServicesLaw

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Kuri uyu wa mbere, @RwandaParliamnt yatoye itegeko rigenga serivisi z'ubuvuzi mu Rwanda. Iyi ni intambwe ikomeye mu guteza imbere urwego rw'ubuzima mu Rwanda.
Dore zimwe mu mpamvu iri tegeko rije rikenewe:
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This Monday, @RwandaParliamnt passed the law regulating healthcare services in Rwanda, a significant step in advancing the country's health sector.
Here are the key reasons why the legislation was needed: