Tag: Rwanda
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Rwanda: Kagame Appoints Brig Gen Gasana As Presidential Pilot, Advisor On Air Force Matters
Rwanda Elevates Air Force Leadership with a New Presidential Pilot In a move that underscores Rwanda’s emphasis on strategic aviation leadership, President Paul Kagame has appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as the Presidential Pilot and as an advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on air force matters. The announcement,…
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Rwanda: Kagame Names Brig. Gen. Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Air Force Advisor
Rwanda Makes Strategic Move in Air Power Leadership In a move that signals a renewed focus on aviation and defense readiness, President Paul Kagame appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Advisor to the Minister of Defence and the Chief of Defence Staff on Air Force matters. The announcement, made by the Rwanda…
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Rwanda: Kagame Names Brig Gen Gasana Presidential Pilot and Air Force Advisor
Rwanda Appoints Brigadier General Gasana as Presidential Pilot and Air Force Advisor The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) announced on Saturday, January 24, a significant reshuffle in the apex leadership of Rwanda’s military and presidential aviation. President Paul Kagame has appointed Brigadier General Godfrey Gasana as the Presidential Pilot and as an adviser to the Minister…
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Building Sustainable Digital Health: Lessons from Rwanda’s Health Intelligence Centre
Overview: The Promise of Sustainable Digital Health Digital health has the potential to transform patient care, health systems, and population outcomes. Yet without sustainable governance, reliable data, and scalable technology, investments can falter. Rwanda’s Health Intelligence Centre (HIC) offers a compelling model for building a durable digital health backbone that others can adapt. The key…
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Three Principles for Sustainable Digital Health: Lessons from Rwanda’s Health Intelligence Centre
Three Principles for Sustainable Digital Health Digital health has the potential to transform care delivery, improve population health, and make health systems more resilient. But lasting impact hinges on three core principles: building a strong digital backbone, investing in interoperable systems, and ensuring data governance that centers privacy and ethics. Rwanda’s Health Intelligence Centre (HIC)…
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Three Principles for Sustainable Digital Health: Rwanda’s Model and Global Fund Lessons
Introduction: Building a sustainable digital backbone Digital health systems promise better patient outcomes, streamlined care, and smarter public health decisions. Yet the promise hinges on sustainability: long-term financing, robust data governance, interoperability, and local ownership. Rwanda’s Health Intelligence Centre (HIC) offers a practical blueprint, demonstrating how deliberate investment in fundamentals can yield a durable digital…
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Ruto Announces SGR Extension: Naivasha to Kampala Next Year
Ruto Announces Start of Naivasha–Kampala SGR Extension President William Ruto has confirmed that construction on the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension from Naivasha, Kenya, to Kampala, Uganda, will commence in early 2026. The project marks a significant milestone in East Africa’s push to boost regional trade, enhance cross-border transport links, and spur economic growth across…
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KPA blown out by APR as BAL Qualifiers win streak snapped
KPA’s undefeated run ends in a hard-fought pool clash The National Women’s Basketball League champions Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) saw their otherwise flawless momentum halted as they suffered an 81-71 defeat at the hands of Rwanda’s APR in a pivotal Pool A game at the FIBA Zone Five Women’s Basketball League Africa (WBLA) 2025 Qualifier.…
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Rwanda and Tanzania Move to Link National Payment Systems for Instant Cross-Border Transactions
Overview: A regional leap in payments Rwanda and Tanzania have embarked on bilateral talks to connect their national retail payment switches, a move that could redefine how residents send and spend money across East Africa. By linking the two countries’ payment infrastructures, the discussions aim to enable instant cross-border transactions, reduce friction in remittances, and…
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Prognostic Value of Low-Cost WBC Indices and Procalcitonin in Rwandan Sepsis ICUs
Introduction: Sepsis in resource-limited settings Sepsis remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide, with sub-Saharan Africa facing unique challenges due to limited ICU capacity and diagnostic resources. In Rwanda, where ICU beds are scarce and advanced laboratory testing is not universally accessible, practical biomarkers are essential for early risk stratification and targeted therapy. This prospective…