Lancet Laboratories Rwanda, a cornerstone partner to Rwanda's healthcare providers for the past decade, today celebrates its 10th anniversary and announces its transition to CERBA LANCET RWANDA. Over the past decade, the laboratory has expanded from a single local facility into a national diagnostic provider supporting both public and private healthcare institutions in all four provinces and Kigali City. The rebrand supports its strategy to integrate regional expertise, standardised quality systems, and scalable operational models to meet evolving healthcare needs.
Commenting on the milestone, Country General Manager Protais Ntezimana said the organisation’s growth has been driven by a focus on efficiency, access, and reliability. "Over the last ten years, we have focused on building local diagnostic capacity, reducing reliance on overseas testing, and improving turnaround times to support faster clinical decision-making,” he said.
Today, Cerba Lancet Rwanda provides access to advanced diagnostic services that were previously unavailable locally, reducing both the costs of travel abroad and delays for patients and healthcare providers. Turnaround times for specialised tests have been reduced from months to days, supporting improved clinical outcomes and system efficiency.
The laboratory was also the first independent private facility in Rwanda to achieve ISO 15189 accreditation, reflecting alignment with international quality and safety standards.
By forging strategic partnerships with clinics and hospitals nationwide, the organisation has streamlined patient management, improved service delivery, and ensured broader access to timely diagnostics. Mwende Musunga, East Africa Group CEO, noted that the rebrand reflects Cerba Lancet’s long-term regional strategy. "This transition supports our focus on sustained investment in healthcare systems, knowledge transfer, and operational integration across markets to strengthen diagnostic access and quality,” she said.
The rebrand includes a new visual identity, updated digital platforms, and continued investment in laboratory technology and professional development. These initiatives support the organisation’s long-term objective of strengthening diagnostic capacity while contributing to broader healthcare system resilience.
As Cerba Lancet Rwanda marks its 10th anniversary, it enters its next phase supported by Cerba Lancet Africa’s footprint across 14 countries, technical expertise, and collaborative infrastructure, positioning it to continue expanding access to high-quality diagnostics across Rwanda.
About CERBA LANCET RWANDA
Cerba Lancet Rwanda is a leading pathology and laboratory medicine service provider in Rwanda. It provides vital diagnostic, monitoring, and screening testing from routine, to specialized and esoteric tests. It operates ethically, efficiently, and effectively, striving to continually improve its services by remaining at the cutting edge of technology while adhering to international criteria set out according to ISO Standard 15189
Cerba Lancet Rwanda is part of Cerba Lancet Africa, a leading network of clinical pathology and medical diagnosis in Africa, with the ambition to become the leading diagnostic services provider in Africa, bringing world-class standards of pathology services to patients and medical communities across the continent. Cerba Lancet Africa operated a network of 160 laboratories across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia Rwanda, Botswana, Gabon, Ghana, Mozambique, Nigeria, Eswatini, Zambia and Zimbabwe.