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The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, presents a draft law on animal husbandry, animal health and fisheries to MPs on Thursday, February 19.
Rwanda

Parliament to scrutinise new bill on animal health

Friday, February 20, 2026
Dr. Mukagatare (far right) with a lab scientist in RBC’s Sequence Monitoring Room, where the center advances biomedical research and public health programs in Rwanda. Phots by Kellya Keza
Health

Inside the rise of specialised labs in Rwanda’s health system

Friday, February 20, 2026
Delegates pose for a group photo during the launch of the project that aimed at strengthening cross-border community preparedness for Mpox and other high-risk epidemic-prone diseases.
Featured

Featured: HDI, IOM, RBC partner to enhance cross-border community preparedness for epidemic-prone diseases

Monday, January 19, 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
Residents undergo the Community-based screening for hypertension and NCDs at Kigali Car Free Day mass sports. File
Health

Inside health initiatives that shaped 2025

Thursday, December 18, 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
The three-day event brings together over 200 scientists, engineers, researchers, health policymakers, industry experts, and private-sector innovators. courtesy
Featured

Rwanda hosts vaccine cold-chain symposium

Monday, November 17, 2025
A veterinarian conducts vaccination against Black Quarter and Anthrax in Rusizi District. Courtesy Photo
Health

Rwanda expands disease tracking to include animals and wildlife

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Nkuringo Artisan Women, one of the groups supported by IGCP through trainings.
Featured

IGCP at 30+: Three decades of saving gorillas, supporting communities, and protecting forests

Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Delegates visited a modern dairy farm where they observed advanced cow milking technology, showcasing Rwanda’s growing efforts to adopt modern innovations in the livestock sector. CourtesyRICA
Agriculture

How Rwanda’s farming practices are evolving to meet modern demands

Monday, July 28, 2025
A view of a dried beans plantation in Eastern Province. Rwanda has recorded 2024 as the hottest year, with temperatures 1.1 degrees Celsius higher than those before the industrial revolution.File
Environment

Rwanda says 2024 hottest year on record

Thursday, January 23, 2025
A pharmacist looks for drugs at Kisimenti in Kigali. Rwanda Biomedical Centre has raised alarm over the misuse of drugs.
Health

RBC warns against drug misuse amid rising antimicrobial resistance

Tuesday, December 24, 2024