Semuto Claude

Biomedical Scientist, main focus on improving diagnostics for multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and its transmission dynamic.

[Presidency | Rwanda @UrugwiroVillage]

“There are many important aspects to leadership, the first one I would wish to mention; delivery. For my country, which is a very small country, we make sure that everybody understands, we are small geographically, in size, but we are not a people of small minds or spirit.” President Kagame #FII9

[L'Initiative @EF_LINITIATIVE]

Retour en salle pour questionner le statut des travailleurs communautaires : comment mieux les valoriser, les accompagner et les former et tirer profits des apports de la technologie dans l’accomplissement de leur mission. ⌨️🦺 Des partenaires toujours aussi impliqués !

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

On the sidelines of the #EDCTPForum, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with EU Ambassador @BelenCalvoEU and Mr. Martin Seychell, Deputy Director-General for International Partnerships at @EU_Commission.
They discussed strengthening Rwanda–EU health partnerships focusing on clinical trials and scaling up local manufacturing to deliver shared value for Africa and Europe.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin participated in two #EDCTPForum side sessions on subjects of great significance: the role of Intellectual Property and technology transfer in vaccine access, and the path toward eliminating neglected tropical diseases.

Partnerships grounded in trust and mutual respect remain the best way to ensure everyone is protected and living a healthy life.

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

It’s today!

The 12th #EDCTPForum Pre-Session kicks off now at the Kigali Convention Centre!

Join us to explore how National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) and partner research institutions are driving evidence-based public health policies, advancing health system transformation, and accelerating the development of innovative interventions against diseases across #Africa.

Follow live at: 👉https://t.co/0tdJLTTxrz

[Prof. Dr. Claude M. Muvunyi @CMuvunyi]

Congratulations to the RBC team and sincere thanks to @EDCTP for the excellent collaboration in organizing this timely #EDCTPforum 2025 Pre-session. Thanks DDG @J_Umuhire for highlighting the urgency of research-driven innovation in the face of emerging health threats.

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

📢Are you a researcher, health professional, or policymaker working in medical research or infectious disease response in #Africa?

Don’t miss the #EDCTPforum Pre-Session hosted by Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC) — a dynamic conversation on how National Public Health Institutions (#NPHIs) are accelerating clinical trials and advancing health interventions across the continent.

📅 Date: Sunday, 15 June 2025

⏲️Time: 14:00–16:00 (CAT)

📌Learn more: https://t.co/lS8Cr2xlcT

#EDCTP #RBC #clinicaltrials #GlobalHealth #AfricaResearch #InfectiousDiseases #HealthInnovation

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

🎯 Are you joining the 12th EDCTP Forum from 15–20 June 2025 at the Kigali Convention Centre?

Meet global researchers and partners shaping sustainable clinical trial ecosystems in sub-Saharan #Africa, together with #European experts.

📌Can’t join in person? Follow us online ⤵️
👉https://t.co/GiBbp3C0mo

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/ZbPZ6ThvCh

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

Are you interested in exploring clinical research & trials that are shaping the world of medicine in the fight against infectious diseases?

Join us at the 12th #EDCTPForum in Kigali from June 15 to 20, 2025.

Learn more: https://t.co/5I4Zm2heGG

[UR Sweden Programme @URSwedenProgram]

🎓 Milestone unlocked! Our collaboration with @Uni_Rwanda has led us to hit 100 PhD graduates 💪under @Sida support. This is more than just a number, we’re building a critical mass of researchers & leaders driving change in #Rwanda.

And guess what? More are on the way!

[Semuto Claude @cldsemuto]

@UrugwiroVillage @RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @GlobalFund @AfricaCDC @AfDB_Group @ambafrancerwa @AFD_France

[Semuto Claude @cldsemuto]

Empowering Community Health Workers; backbone of health, in line with H. E. President @PaulKagame recent commitment. By AI-assisted digitalizing their training, supervision, peer-to-peer support, engagement with the community, & timely reporting, #UHC is realistically achievable

[Semuto Claude @cldsemuto]

Grateful to H. E. President @PaulKagame for his visionary leadership and caring for the health of all Rwandans.
Thanks for the generous support of @EF_LINITIATIVE @expertisefrance and our implementation partners.
Together for a better health in Rwanda!
https://t.co/mvsW6mQKSf

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

Today in @RwamaganaDistr, RBC and partners launched "Empower Community Health Workers", a digital, AI-powered platform designed to build capacity for #CHWs across the country.

Read more: https://t.co/BgMk8sQqFY

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

As we await the official announcement of the mission’s findings, we remain committed to excellence in laboratory systems—especially in #TB diagnostics—and look forward to achieving a regional #SRL status.

[Prof. Dr. Claude M. Muvunyi @CMuvunyi]

Proud to host the final evaluation visit for @RBC National Reference Laboratory by @WHO, @ECSA_HC. This milestone reflects #Rwanda @RwandaHealth commitment to regional leadership in laboratory excellence.

[WHO Rwanda @WHORwanda]

Today, the assessment team from @WHO, the @ECSA_HC and Supranational Reference Lab Stockholm visited @RBC National Reference Laboratory for its final evaluation toward Supranational Reference Lab status. A major leap for regional lab leadership!

[Dr Sabin Nsanzimana @nsanzimanasabin]

Grateful to @WHO and all partners who made this milestone possible. The designation of @Uni_Rwanda as a WHO Collaborating Center marks a key step toward stronger health systems in Africa. Together, we’re building a future driven by innovation and collaboration! @RwandaHealth

[UR Sweden Programme @URSwedenProgram]

VIDEO: Moment Schifra Uwamungu, a @Uni_Rwanda staff, nails a copy of her PhD thesis, set to defend on April 17. Nailing is a Swedish academic tradition preceding the actual thesis defense. Schifra is from UR Medical College pursuing her PhD studies at @goteborgsuni in #Sweden 🤞

[Semuto Claude @cldsemuto]

@icoes @SaludglobalCSIC @Momentum_CSIC @CSIC The big score