Ministry of Health | Rwanda

Ministry of Health @RwandaGov

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister of State @YvanButera received a delegation from St. Louis, Missouri, led by Mayor Cara Spencer to discuss a partnership in health workforce development, primary health care, research and innovation.

[Bio Usawa @BioUsawa_Inc]

Dr. @YvanButera, Rwanda’s Minister of State for Health, visited Bio Usawa this week for a tour of our new modular biomanufacturing facility in #Kigali.

In this video, the Minister shares his thoughts on the project and what it means for #Rwanda’s healthcare and biotech sectors.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Yesterday, Minister @nsanzimanasabin received Jérémie Blin, the European Union Ambassador to Rwanda, for a courtesy meeting.

They discussed the Rwanda–EU health partnership and opportunities to strengthen cooperation on shared priorities.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister of State @YvanButera visited Bio Usawa's newly constructed facility in Kigali, hosted by its President and CEO, @DrMenghis to review progress in the local manufacturing of monoclonal antibodies and other biologics.

The visit highlighted efforts to expand access to advanced treatments, from eye care to cancer, while strengthening Rwanda's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and bringing quality medicines within reach of more people across the region.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Rwanda has published its first national Climate and Health Vulnerability and Adaptation (V&A) Assessment!

It shows how climate hazards affect Rwandans' health, where communities and the health system are most at risk, and what to prioritize to build resilience. It gives policymakers the evidence to guide planning and investment for a climate-resilient health system.

Developed by the Ministry of Health with national institutions and partners through the National Climate and Health Technical Working Group. We thank everyone who contributed.

Read the full assessment: https://t.co/LyKoa8r8KY

#ClimateAndHealth #ClimateResilience #HealthAdaptation

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister of State @YvanButera met with board members and eye specialists from the Vera Ahlemann-Schoeller Foundation and formalized a partnership to train more specialist doctors and technicians for eye health in Rwanda.

The partnership will expand learning opportunities, strengthen faculty capacity, advance simulation-based learning and improve access to essential equipment, so that quality eye care reaches every district across the country.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

After 115 kidney transplants performed in-country, Rwanda is now embarking on liver transplantation.

Minister of State @YvanButera met Prof. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı, Director of the Liver and Kidney Transplantation Center and Chief Physician at Acıbadem Atakent Hospital, together with the Acıbadem Healthcare Group delegation from Türkiye.

They discussed working together to build liver transplant capacity in Rwanda, including training Rwandan specialists so that more patients can receive this life-saving care at home.

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Nyuma y’uko abarwayi 115 bamaze gusimburizwa impyiko mu gihugu, u Rwanda rugiye gutangiza ubuvuzi bwo gusimbuza umwijima.

Umunyamabanga wa Leta muri Minisiteri y’Ubuzima, @YvanButera , yahuye na Prof. Dr. Hamdi Karakayalı, Umuyobozi w’Ikigo gisimbuza umwijima n’impyiko akaba n’Umuyobozi ushinzwe ibikorwa by’ubuvuzi mu Bitaro bya Acıbadem Atakent, ari kumwe n’itsinda ryaturutse mu ihuriro ry’ibitaro bya Acıbadem byo muri Turukiya.

Baganiriye ku bufatanye mu kongera ubushobozi bwo gusimbuza umwijima mu Rwanda, harimo no guhugura inzobere z’Abanyarwanda, kugira ngo abarwayi benshi babone ubu buvuzi burokora ubuzima batagombye kujya kubushakira mu mahanga.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister of State @YvanButera joined the official opening of the inaugural African Medicines Agency (AMA) Week in Kigali, welcoming medicines regulators and health leaders from across Africa and reaffirming Rwanda's commitment to strengthening regulatory systems for safe, quality medicines, vaccines and other health products.

The opening also marked the launch of two AMA Hubs: the Capacity Strengthening Hub and the Regulatory Innovation and Manufacturing Readiness Hub. #AMAWeek

[First Lady of Rwanda @FirstLadyRwanda]

Ce matin, S.E. la Première Dame, Mme Jeannette Kagame, a reçu SAR la Princesse Lalla Asmaa, Présidente de la Fondation Lalla Asmaa. Les deux fondations, @Imbuto et Lalla Asmaa, ont présenté leurs programmes, puis signé un mémorandum d’entente pour renforcer leur coopération en santé auditive, réhabilitation, éducation et inclusion des personnes sourdes et malentendantes.

Elles ont ensuite inauguré le Centre de diagnostic et de réhabilitation auditive de l’Hôpital militaire de Kanombe, dédié au dépistage, au diagnostic et à la prise en charge des troubles auditifs.

Cette initiative illustre l’amitié et la solidarité entre le Maroc et le Rwanda, ainsi que leur engagement commun pour une société plus inclusive.

[First Lady of Rwanda @FirstLadyRwanda]

Vidéo: S.E. la Première Dame, Mme Jeannette Kagame, a accueilli SAR la Princesse Lalla ASMAA du Maroc dans le cadre d’une visite consacrée au partenariat en faveur de la santé auditive et de l’inclusion | Kigali, 26 octobre 2026

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Historic: Rwanda’s first two renal transplant surgeons graduated today from UR! Dr Alexandre NYIRIMODOKA and Dr Emmanuel MUHAWENIMANA have already successfully performed 114 kidney transplants at King Faisal Hospital since 2023, under the expert guidance and mentorship of Prof Jeffrey David Punch of the University of Michigan.

Of UR’s 4,953 today graduates, 1,331 are in health, including 497 nurses and midwives, 120 doctors, and 78 specialists and subspecialists across fields such as neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, anatomical pathology and medical oncology.

Our 4x4 reform is working. Congratulations to all!

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Buri munota Ambulance itakaje mu nzira, umurwayi urembye aba abuze ubutabazi.

Ba igisubizo aho guteza ikibazo.

#TangaInzira.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Buri munota Ambulance itakaje mu nzira, umurwayi urembye aba abuze ubutabazi.

Ba igisubizo aho guteza ikibazo.

#TangaInzira.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Muri iyi wikendi, zirikana ko guha inzira imbangukiragutabara 🚑 bingana no kurokora ubuzima.

Ntabe ari wowe:
1. ​Ugira umuco mubi wo kwimana inzira.
2. Uba imbogamizi ​mu gutabara.

#TangaInzira

[Rwanda Political Parties Forum_NFPO @NFPO_Rwanda]

Kuri uyu wa kane tariki ya 15/10/2026 ku cyicaro cy’Ihuriro, hari kubera ikiganiro cyahuje Minisitiri w’Ubuzima Dr Nsanzimana Sabin n’Abayobozi b’Imitwe ya Politiki yemewe mu Rwanda, baraganira ku ngamba za Leta zo kurwanya ibinyobwa n’ibiribwa bitujuje ubuziranenge.

[Ministry of Youth and Arts | Rwanda @RwandaYouthArts]

Earlier this month, MoS @XandrineUmutoni attended an Open House at the Ketamine Treatment & Research Center (KTRC) at King Faisal Hospital, Kigali, to learn about its work in advancing innovative approaches to mental health care.

The visit provided an opportunity to explore collaboration on mental health awareness and support for young people and creatives.

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Month this October, we reaffirm the importance of breaking stigma, encouraging early help-seeking, and ensuring that no one feels alone in their mental health journey.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

🚑 Natwe dusiganwa n'igihe kugira ngo turokore ubuzima.
#TangaInzira

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister of Health @nsanzimanasabin met with a visiting @GlobalFund delegation to discuss strengthening Rwanda’s health partnership, sustaining progress against HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, and exploring opportunities to further support the country’s health priorities.

[Unity Club @UnityClubRw]

Mu gutangira ibiganiro by’Ukwezi k’Ubumwe n’Ubudaheranwa mu Turere twa Rusizi, Nyamasheke na Karongi, mu Ntara y’Iburengerazuba, Umushyitsi Mukuru, Minisitiri w’Ubuzima, @nsanzimanasabin , yashimiye Nyakubahwa Perezida wa Repubulika na Madamu Jeannette Kagame, Umuyobozi Mukuru wa Unity Club, ku ruhare rwabo mu kongera kubaka Ubumwe n’imibanire myiza y’Abanyarwanda.

Yashimangiye ko nta muyobozi ucyura igihe mu nshingano zo kubaka Ubumwe n’Ubudaheranwa bw’Abanyarwanda.

Yagarutse ku mateka y’isenyuka ry’Ubumwe bw’Abanyarwanda ryagejeje Igihugu kuri Jenoside yakorewe Abatutsi mu 1994, asaba abitabiriye ibi biganiro gusangira ibitekerezo mu bwisanzure no kugira uruhare mu kubaka u Rwanda rurangwa n’Ubumwe, amahoro n’Ubudaheranwa.

Yashimangiye ko buri wese agomba gutahana:

• Ukuri ku mateka y’Igihugu, ibyiza kimaze kugeraho n’ingamba zo gukomeza kucyubaka, cyane cyane hatozwa abakiri bato.

• Umuhigo wo kurwanya no kurandura ingengabitekerezo ya Jenoside igikigaragara mu Turere tw’Intara y’Iburengerazuba.

Yagize ati: “Tugomba kubaka u Rwanda kugira ngo rutazongera kugwa mu rwobo rwigeze kugwamo. Twahoze turi umwe, tugomba gusigasira ubwo bumwe, tukabugira umusingi wo kurandura ingengabitekerezo ya Jenoside no kuyikumira mu rubyiruko.”

Yongeyeho ati: “Igihugu ni abantu, si amazu cyangwa imisozi. Tumenye ko Igihugu ari twe.”