Tag: Rwanda
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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…
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Prognostic Value of Low-Cost WBC Indices and Procalcitonin for Mortality in Rwandan Sepsis Patients: A Prospective ICU Study
Overview: Sepsis, biomarkers, and context in Rwanda Sepsis remains a leading cause of death globally, with resource-limited settings bearing a disproportionate burden. In Rwanda, where ICU capacity is constrained, identifying simple, affordable prognostic tools is critical. This study examines whether low-cost white blood cell (WBC) indices and procalcitonin (PCT) levels can predict mortality among adults…
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Prognostic value of low-cost WBC indices and PCT for mortality in Rwandan sepsis patients: A prospective ICU study
Background Sepsis remains a leading cause of death worldwide, with higher burden and diagnostic challenges in low-resource settings. In sub-Saharan Africa, limited ICU capacity and lab infrastructure complicate timely risk stratification. This study evaluates whether low-cost white blood cell (WBC) indices and procalcitonin (PCT) can predict mortality among adults with suspected sepsis admitted to two…
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Controversy After Death Penalty Imposed on Former Congo President
Lead: A Landmark Ruling in a Fractured Nation A move that has captivated readers across Central Africa, a court in the Democratic Republic of Congo reportedly handed down a death sentence to the ex-president over a set of grave allegations. According to court documents and local reporting, the charges include treason, crimes against humanity, murder,…