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Veterinarians perform embryo transfer procedures in cattle at ISAR Songa on October 15, 2019. The world marks World Veterinary Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (File)

Veterinarians: Africa’s first line of defence for public health

Saturday, April 25, 2026
The CEO of Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, Dr Sania Nishtar. Courtesy
Health

Gavi boss on Rwanda’s potential as a 'hub for pandemic response'

Friday, April 24, 2026
A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine at BK Arena in Kigali on March 6, 2021. File

Why does the world refuse to fund the best security strategy?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026
State Minister for Education, Claudette Irere, said the Covid-19 pandemic revealed critical gaps in Africa’s preparedness. Photos by Craish BAHIZI
Featured

East Africa joins forces to bridge vaccine gap, fortify health security

Monday, March 02, 2026
A medic administers a Covid-19 vaccine in Bugesera District. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Health

What to know about Rwanda’s $500 million plan for future pandemics

Wednesday, January 07, 2026
One Health training in action at the ACES campus In Kigali. Photo Mireille Isimbi CCN

2025 in review: Advancing One Health through sustainable cold-chains, vaccines

Wednesday, December 31, 2025
An artist's impression of the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory, a high-security biosafety level three (BSL-3) facility, that is under construction in Rubirizi, Kicukiro Distict. Courtesy
Health

Rwanda to set up $24m lab to detect, respond to zoonotic diseases

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
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Health

Rwanda explores partnerships with Chinese genomics research institutions

Sunday, November 02, 2025
Presentation by Cyprien Nshimiyimana, Strategy and Policy Analyst at Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, on shaping the trajectory through supporting governments on AI and machine learning. Courtesy photos
Featured

Press release: Africa Health Security Accelerator launched to strengthen pandemic preparedness and response

Tuesday, October 21, 2025
The European Union (EU) through Team Europe announced an €95 million (approximatelyRwf160bn) funding commitment to Rwanda. Courtesy
Health

BioNTech secures up to Rwf160bn for vaccine production in Rwanda

Monday, October 13, 2025
The funding was announced on Thursday, October 9, by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, following a meeting with President Paul Kagame in Brussels, Belgium.
Editorial

EU’s €95m commitment to Rwanda is a major boost for vaccine manufacturing

Friday, October 10, 2025
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presents the certificate of recognition for President Paul Kagame, received by Rwanda's Ambassador to Switzerland and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva Urujeni Bakuramutsa, on Thursday, July 10. Courtesy
Health

Kagame honoured for championing global pandemic prevention initiative 

Friday, July 11, 2025