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The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital landed in Kigali on July 18. The government has partnered with Orbis International to strengthen specialized eye care services in Rwanda.
Health

In a first, training is a key focus as mobile eye unit arrives in Kigali

Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Officials from Rwanda's Biomedical Centre and participants posed for a group photo during the event held in Kigali on Friday, July 25.
Health

Rwanda unveils Rwf7bn initiative to boost health systems

Friday, July 25, 2025
Rwandan ophthalmologists received training on July 23 at RIIO in Nyarutarama, using virtual reality simulators that replicate the human eye in 3D for surgical practice. Photos: Keza Kellya.
Health

From 'animal eyes' to VR: How Rwanda is modernising eye surgery training

Thursday, July 24, 2025
The services will be offered aboard a converted MD-10 aircraft.
Health

‘Flying Eye Hospital’ comes to Rwanda

Wednesday, July 23, 2025
A patient explaining to a doctor about his eye situation before check up in Kayonza
Health

Kayonza expands eye care with mobile clinics, school screenings, surgeries

Friday, June 06, 2025
Dr. John Nkurikiye, the Chief Ophthalmologist and Director of Rwanda International Institute of Ophthalmology (RIIO) attends to a patient on April 24, 2024. File
Health

Transforming eye care in Rwanda: Expert sheds light on country’s plans to improve vision health

Saturday, October 05, 2024
Eye care professionals in Peru build sight-saving skills during an on-site hospital training led by Orbis in 2023. Photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee
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Rwanda to host Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in 2025

Saturday, October 05, 2024
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PHOTOS: How one hospital in rural Rwanda is becoming an eye care hub

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Alline Akintore.

How Rwanda can become a medical tourist destination

Wednesday, April 10, 2013
A medical worker examines a patient. Advanced and specialised medical services attract foreign nationals, earning a country foreign exchange.
Business

Rwanda turns to medical tourism, eyes regional dominance

Monday, January 21, 2013
Tourists relaxing at a water fall. Rwanda is promoting different tourism products, including medical tourism.

Rwanda turns to medical tourism, eyes regional dominance

Monday, January 21, 2013