The equipment presented on April 4, 2023, was purchased at a tune of more than Rwf44.6 million through the cooperation between ICGLR and the German Agency for International Cooperation, GIZ.
The equipment will facilitate the production of jewelleries, rings, earrings and other ornaments.
This event which took place at Rutongo Campus in Rulindo District, was attended by Amb.Joao Samuel Caholo, Executive Secretary of the International Conference of the Great Lake Region, Ms. Christina Liesegang, Deputy Head of Cooperation German Embassy Kigali, Dr. Alice Ikuzwe, Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training, Dr. Ivan Twagirishema, Chief Operating Officer at Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and other stakeholders.
The Deputy Principal in Charge of Academics and Training, Dr. Alice Ikuzwe, thanked ICGLR, GIZ and other partners for providing the equipment, saying that it will help in providing training especially youth and women in order to encourage them to join the mining sector as they number ( of women ) is too small.
She went on saying that in partnership with MIGEPROF, IPRC Kigali/ Rutongo campus started training women with the aim of increasing and promoting gender diversity in the mining sector by equipping beneficiaries with knowledge and skills to increase employability opportunities in mining.
Executive Secretary of the International Conference of the Great Lake Region (ICGLR), Amb. Joao Samuel Caholo said that investing in mining using modern equipment in Rwanda will create jobs in the region and attract different investors.
Ms. Christina Liesegang, Deputy Head of Cooperation German Embassy in Rwanda said that this program is important for Rwanda as a country which wants to be a center for mining in the region.
She went on saying that her country is very proud to see the mining sector in Rwanda develop in a sustainable way, saying that Germany will cooperate with Rutongo Campus to provide training to trainers who will participate in training others.
The equipment which was handed over to IPRC Kigali/ Rutongo campus is composed of machines and their accessories including 4 gemstone performing and sawing machines and their accessories and 3 faceting machines and their accessories.
Figures from RMB indicate that Rwanda generated US$585 million (over Rwf630 billion) from minerals in the first nine months of 2022.
As at December 2022, the mining sector in Rwanda currently employed around 46,000 people with a target to increase the number to more than 100,000 by 2024.
Minerals present in Rwanda include Coltan, Cassiterites, Wolfram, Lithium and Gold among others.
In his annual commemorative message on the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi, Guterres mourned the lives lost and paid tribute to the resilience of the survivors.
He recognized the journey of the Rwandan people towards healing, restoration, and reconciliation, while also acknowledging the failure of the international community to prevent such atrocities.
“A generation since the Genocide, we must never forget what happened – and ensure future generations always remember,” said Guterres. He also highlighted how easily hate speech – a key indicator of the risk of genocide – turns to hate crime and how “complacency in the face of atrocity is complicity.”
The prevention of genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and other serious violations of international law is a shared responsibility and a “core duty” of every member of the United Nations, according to Guterres. He stressed the need for all nations to stand firm against rising intolerance, be ever vigilant, and always ready to act.
As we remember the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, Guterres called on the world to truly honor their memory by building a future of dignity, security, justice, and human rights for all.
“No place and no time are immune to danger, including our own.”
On Friday, April 14, the Memorial Ceremony to mark the 29th anniversary of the Genocide against the Tutsi will be held at UN Headquarters in NY. The event will feature addresses by the Secretary-General, the President of the UN General Assembly, and other officials, as well as remarks from a survivor of the Genocide.
Besides, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global day that celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also advocating for gender equality and raising awareness about the challenges women continue to face.
Observed annually on March 8th, IWD is an occasion to honor the contributions of women throughout history and recognize the ongoing struggle for gender parity and women’s empowerment.
It is against this backdrop that Access Bank Rwanda, has decided to prioritize the well-being of women.
To this end, it has organized several activities during the month dedicated to them, including exhibitions for women in SMEs and breast cancer screenings.
This year, in honor of International Women’s Day, the lender offered free breast cancer screenings to over 213 women across the country.
Women were deeply grateful for the opportunity to access this crucial medical service at no cost, and many expressed their appreciation to Access Bank Rwanda for making it possible.
Last year, the Bank also provided free eye test where over 500 people were screened.
According to the Country Managing Director of Access Bank, Faustin Rukundo Byishimo, celebrating women is not limited to free medical checkups but also involves celebratory emails to female staff, sharing of creatives celebrating them on social media, and donation of branded gifts at various locations.
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Attaching great significance to the role played by women in the society does not only end with the Women’s Month but has been adopted by the bank as a routine.
Access Bank Rwanda has launched several programs and initiatives that are aimed at empowering women, including the Women Banking Initiative, which provides financial and non-financial services tailored to the unique needs of women entrepreneurs and professionals.
The bank also offers a range of financial products and services that are specifically designed to meet the needs of women, such as the W Power Loan, which provides financing for women-owned businesses.
Else, the welfare of women and their families receives needed attention it deserves and can be reflected through six months maternity leave granted to employees.
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Access Bank Rwanda aims to be a highly respected African bank by setting sustainable business practices that empower employees, deliver superior customer value, and provide innovative solutions to communities.
The Access Women Network, a leading women network in Africa for corporate women, is committed to helping corporate women advance in the workplace by promoting commitment, assertiveness, empowerment, recognition, work-life balance, and innovation.
Access Bank Rwanda strongly believes in promoting gender equality and empowering women, including their participation in leadership positions. The bank is proud to have several women in executive roles, such as the Chairperson, Country Operating Officer and Executive Director among others heading different departments.
Moreover, the lender is proud to have a significant number of women in tech roles, such as Digital Banking, Information Security, and IT support staff that are provided with the support and resources they need to thrive.
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Access Bank Rwanda introduced a package designed to cater specifically to the financial needs of women. The Women’s Savings Account offers a host of benefits that are tailored to meet the unique requirements of women and empower them to achieve their financial goals.
One of the standout features of the Women’s Savings Account is the competitive interest rate of up to 6% per annum, which is higher than the standard savings account interest rate. This means that women can grow their savings faster and earn more on their deposits.
Moreover, the Women’s Savings Account offers a range of other benefits, including free online banking, free debit card issuance, and access to exclusive discounts and offers.
The account also provides access to financial literacy programs, empowering women with the knowledge and skills they need to manage their finances effectively.
By introducing the Women’s Savings Account, Access Bank Rwanda demonstrated its commitment to empowering women financially and creating opportunities for them to thrive.
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Access Bank Rwanda achieved a commendable performance in the year 2022 with a reported profit before tax of Rwf6.8 billion representing a record of 117% year-on-year growth.
The bank assets base grew by Rwf 33bn between 2021 and 2022 financial years, largely contributed by growth in loans to customers and investment securities which increased by Rwf 9.7bn and Rwf 23bn respectively.
Although the beginning of 2022 was marked with lots of uncertainties around the global economy due to Russia- Ukraine war, the bank capital position remained resilient with sufficient buffers to absorb any form of shocks. The source of funding significantly improved by Rwf 30bn year-on-year which enabled the Bank to close the year 2022 with good liquidity position.
According to the management, the achievement of the above performance is centered to collective teams’ efforts towards serving our customers’ needs, operational efficiency and strong international brand.
The bank focused on expanding its customer base and improving customer experience, which led to an increase in deposits and loans. Additionally, the bank leveraged its digital platforms to enhance its service delivery and improve operational efficiency and increasing revenue.
The bank’s strategy is to increase its competition by growing market share, various initiatives to drive profitability, and enhanced digital products to create of World of endless Opportunities.
In its agenda vision 2050, the Government of Rwanda sets a pathway that will lead the country to living standards of upper middle-income countries by 2035 and high-income countries by 2050. Rwanda is hence targeting to develop high-growth knowledge-driven sectors, which can enable the envisioned rapid social economic transformation, while providing the necessary conditions to build required industrial research and development (R&D) capability, including a competent workforce.
The MSc in Biotechnology programme, hosted by the University of Rwanda, responds to that vision and has been developed in the broader human capital development program, which includes also training of PhDs in Biotechnology.
The launch of the programme also follows Government of Rwanda’s vision to become a regional hub for next-generation biomanufacturing. This is supported by the Team Europe’s initiative on manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa (MAV+) under the EU Global Gateway strategy. At continental level, it equally represents a milestone under the talent development bold programme of the Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM).
Speaking at the event, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda, Dr. Didas Kayihura Muganga explained that the program is currently offered at the undergraduate level for students to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology.
He highlighted that advanced knowledge is necessary for conducting deep research leading to the discovery of drugs, medical equipment, and other important innovations.
Dr. Kayihura expressed confidence that the program will produce qualified workforce for the country’s vaccine manufacturing facility.
The University of Rwanda has also signed agreements with partner institutions for the successful implementation of this project.
Commenting on the development, the Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, Belén CALVO UYARRA, stated; “The EU in Rwanda and Team Europe are proud to announce the launch of the MSc and PhD programmes in biotechnology at the University of Rwanda. It brings together the expertise of EU member states’ universities to train the future Rwandan workforce on academic and industrial aspects of biotechnology, vaccine development and manufacturing. It is also another important milestone displaying EU’s full commitment to boost local manufacturing capacities in Africa and strengthen pharmaceutical systems and health equity.”
The MSc programme, supported through the Kwigira programme of the European Union in Rwanda and Enabel – the Belgian development agency, will be implemented in partnership with different European universities as well as other global academic and research networks.
Bert Versmessen, Ambassador of Belgium to Rwanda said; “The launch of this MSc PhD program is a showcase of what Team Europe can contribute to Rwanda’s ambitions in the biotech sector. The first seed of cooperation between Belgian universities and the University of Rwanda was planted 5 years ago with Belgian development funding. Other universities from France and Cameroon have joined the initiative and the EU stepped in with additional funding to turn this into a full-fledged educational program. The students going through this program will become the human capital required to turn Rwanda into a biotech pioneer on the continent.”
Developing a pole of competence in biotechnology is one of the toolkits that would strengthen higher learning, research and innovation, and position the country as a benchmark for the sub-region in the field of biotechnology, in particular by promoting the generation and production of added value bio-products and bioprocesses of economic importance.
“The programme launched today will serve as backbone support for the Government of Rwanda’s strategic initiative to establish a biomanufacturing plant to supply the country and continent. Skills delivered through the course will have growing impact on climate change and climate-resilient agriculture,” said Yvan Butera, Rwanda’s State Minister for Health.
25 students (medical doctors, biologists, pharmacists) will be recruited for the MSc programme each intake, aiming to train 100 skilled MSc graduates in 4 years. 5 PhD candidates will also be supported. Lecturers from European countries will provide distance and onsite training, with a common core in the first year and internship training/research responding to local health needs in the second year.
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Following the call by African leaders in April 2021, the Team Europe Initiative on manufacturing and access to vaccines, medicines and health technologies in Africa (MAV+) exists since May 2021. It contributes to create an enabling environment for local manufacturing of health products and helps tackle barriers on both supply and demand sides. MAV+ has already mobilised 1.1 billion and is contributing to several complementary projects across the continent, in close coordination with the PAVM hosted by the Africa CDC. Team Europe is coordinated by the European Commission and integrates EU Member States as well as European financing institutions.
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As part of the MAV+ initiative, the EU-Enabel programme “Kwigira” supports the Rwanda Food and Drug Authority in its regulatory functions, laboratory equipment, the digital transformation and upgrading of pharmaceutical systems, strengthening of quality control laboratories and skills development. It is implemented by Enabel with financing from the European Union.
{{About Global Gateway}}
Global Gateway is the European strategy to boost smart, clean and secure links in digital, energy and transport sectors, and to strengthen health, education and research systems across the world. Global Gateway investments support efforts in vaccine deployment, infrastructure and production capacities, skills development, regulatory frameworks and universal health coverage.
He made the call as he interacted with members of Kenyan diaspora in Rwanda on the second-day of his visit to the Country of Thousand Hills.
President Ruto told Kenyans that the development of the country depends not only on taxes and loans but also on investments that create jobs for the population.
The Head of State said his administration will in the next two weeks launch the ‘Boma Yangu’ initiative to benefit Kenyans living abroad.
He said the programme, which is part of the low-cost houses will benefit Kenyans living abroad just like their colleagues at home.
He noted that the government would provide free land to solve the problem of high land costs, which would significantly reduce the cost of homes. The government is also exploring ways to help people obtain loans to buy these homes.
Among others, Ruto also disclosed that companies such as Amazon, Google, and MasterCard have expressed interest in investing in Kenya.
He emphasized that this private investment would create jobs for Kenyans in various sectors.
Kenya’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Alfred Mutua, also called on Kenyans living abroad to invest in their home country, noting that changes were underway to make life easier for them, including through closer and more efficient embassies.
President Ruto revealed that Kenya has signed agreements with various companies, including vaccine producer Moderna, which will invest US$500 million in the country and create about 100,000 jobs.
He also lauded the role played by Kenyans in the diaspora in national development and urged them to be good ambassadors of Kenya.
William Ruto concluded his state visit to Rwanda on Wednesday 5th April 2022.
During his visit, he signed ten agreements with Rwanda aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two countries.
They were signed in the areas of correctional services, diplomatic training, ICT, health, youth, education and cooperative development among others.
At the end of this piece, you will realise that not only did the authors fail at presenting and convincing the readers that these alleged crimes have really been committed by the M23 together with the RDF, but they have also created more doubts in their readers’ minds regarding their accusations.
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The book is divided into seven (7) chapters, which cover different sections from MONUSCO’s acts that, the authors say, sabotaged the peace processes to, requesting the United Nations (UN) to lift sanctions on weapons purchase, and of course, to M23 and RDF’s alleged crimes.
First off, what do these three chapters have in common? Why do they appear in the same book whose aim is supposedly to document M23 and RDF crimes? Or better yet why are the M23 and the RDF being thrown in the same basket when M23 is an armed group based in the DRC while RDF is Rwanda’s military, and of course, based in Rwanda?
As insinuated above while reading this book, you start getting confused as to what exactly the book is supposed to cover because the authors did a good job at straying away from the main purpose of the book. They could argue that it was necessary to fit all those areas in one book as they are all connected but I beg to differ. They could have talked about the alleged M23/RDF crimes without bringing in the MONUSCO or discussing the weapons purchase issues. My theory is that they realised that if they only focused on this “Rwanda’s aggression”, the book would have worked against them.
Focusing on this “aggression” would have made their accusations seem ridiculous and unfounded to every reader who would have opened this livre blanc because, first, the proof they provide to these alleged crimes is utterly underwhelming.
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For instance, they present satellite pictures with what resemble to be humanoids on a line walking in one direction and the caption reads that those are the RDF soldiers. Surprisingly, they expect their readers to believe them without doing their due diligence. How can anyone make this rookie mistake in this day and age?
The pictures could have been made up, these pictures could have been taken somewhere else, or these pictures could have been older than these alleged crimes. Literally, there are so many possibilities that no reader should believe these satellite pictures as proof of anything. Pictures look like the main proof that was used in this book.
That said, in the supporting role were the speech excerpts from Rwandan leaders such as President Paul Kagame himself.
Now, these speech excerpts are even worse than pictures because, in some cases, the words they shared were never said. Particularly, they refer to the Rwandan President’s speech on 23 June 2022 during CHOGM. The words the book quotes on page 17 were never said, a fact that can be verified using President Paul Kagame’s official website as well as his youtube channel, where the records of all his speeches are kept for everyone who might need to use them.
This is the kind of proof that the livre presents to support their claims. In other words, this book used misinformation and manipulated information from start to finish to make their accusations believable. Imagine having leaders and experts who are supposed to be fighting misinformation using false information instead. If this is an official document that was written for the international and educated audience, imagine what kind of false information DRC leaders are feeding their people on the local channels.
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As it has been the DRC leaders’ slogan these last few months, the authors conclude by asking for sanctions for Rwanda because of this ‘recognised’ aggression. Will Rwanda be sanctioned because of this book? No. No international court would rely on the information in this book to even form an opinion, let alone sanction a country.
In fact, everything in this book is hearsay. That said, this book is still dangerous because of many reasons, first, it can corrupt an informed reader. That alone can lead to crimes. The whole world has realized the power of words, every word you hear changes something in you. The more you hear the same repetitive words, you can start believing them. Everyone can be manipulated or programmed regardless of how smart they are or are not. That is the first danger of books that spread misinformation.
The second danger of this book is that it was used to advance DRC leaders totally messed up agenda, that of allowing Congolese civilians and armed groups to acquire more weapons. How can a country like the DRC with more than 130 armed groups and a record high of small arms and light weapons (SALW) request the UN to lift sanctions regarding weapons purchase? Sanctions that do not even apply to the official DRC military as explained by Jean-Michel Dumont who is the MONUSCO Political Affairs Officer.
In his own words, “There is no embargo on the arms DRC would like to purchase. DRC can buy all the weapons it wants, as long as the weapons are intended for the regular Forces.” So then, why would DRC leaders need that ban lifted? That simply does not make sense. Congolese people who want a safe country keep talking about the Disarmament – Demobilisation – Reintegration (DDR) programs and at the same time, their leaders want more weapons in the country.
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It has been established that this book, just like DRC leaders’ speeches, is full of false information and will be/has been misleading to an informed leader. In this digital age where the fight against misinformation gets more nuanced every day, leaders and experts should help in that fight, not work against it.
There is no doubt a lot of atrocities have been committed on the DRC soil, but their authorities need to be better at finding out who committed which crimes, and in case they do not know, have the humility to tell their citizens that they do not know.
This honesty will create trust between the government and the people, which will then allow them to come together and work towards filling the gaps they might have in their institutions.
This goes without saying, DRC is a big country, with a complex history, and no one will blame leaders for past failures. Instead of assigning crimes to imaginary authors, they can, for instance, start by holding accountable the criminals that walk free in the DRC, and in some instances, hold leadership positions.
As it has been said over and over again, Rwanda and DRC will always be neighbors, so instead of fighting, why can’t they work together? Of course, working together might not be ideal for many because of the shared history, but that would provide a durable solution to the insecurity in Eastern DRC.
The forum aims to promote technology and policy conversations that will enable FinTech development to become more equitable, accessible, and sustainable for all people of the world, while also developing and promoting public goods, infrastructure, and financial literacy.
It will feature a variety of dialogues and formats to spark debate and ideate solutions for inclusive finance globally. Main stage sessions will include keynotes by government and industry leaders, while Industry and Ecosystem stages will focus on topical sessions on Payments, Credit, Financial Services, Risk Products, Capital Market Infrastructure, and ESG Products. Elevandi’s signature programmes will include the Elevandi Insights Forum, the Founders Peak, and the Capital Meets Policy Dialogue. In addition, there will be a curated space for exhibitors, industry workshops, mentorship sessions, and a talent pavilion.
Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer of MAS and Chairman of Elevandi Board, said the Forum comes at an imperative time when FinTech can contribute to global causes, given its place at a critical junction of finance and technology. “However, its promise is still a work in progress for making finance accessible to all people of the world. The Forum will accelerate inclusion and impact conversations to make FinTech more accessible,” he added.
Tidjane Thiam, Board Chairman, Rwanda Finance Limited, said the event is a unique opportunity to enrich the African FinTech landscape and position KIFC as the new fast-growing hub for FinTech. “FinTech has a unique ability to transform lives, particularly in emerging and developing countries. It can empower the most vulnerable in society by giving them access to financing and allowing them to achieve financial independence. It can also contribute to the growth and expansion of successful African SMEs to provide much-needed goods and services to consumers in Africa and beyond,” he said.
{{About Kigali International Financial Centre}}
Kigali International Financial Centre (KIFC) is a financial centre facilitating international investment and cross-border transactions in Africa.
With FinTech identified as one of the niche areas for attracting investments, KIFC spearheads an innovation-friendly regulatory environment to attract investment funds and venture capital, driving Africa’s already fast-growing financial technology sector.
{{About Elevandi}}
Elevandi is set up by the Monetary Authority of Singapore to foster an open dialogue between the public and private sectors to advance FinTech in the digital economy.
Elevandi works closely with governments, founders, investors, and corporate leaders to drive collaboration, education, and new sources of value at the industry and national levels.
Elevandi’s initiatives have convened over 350,000 people to drive the growth of FinTech through events, closed-door roundtables, investor programmes, educational initiatives, and research.
Its flagship product is the Singapore FinTech Festival alongside fast-rising platforms, including the World FinTech Festival, Point Zero Forum, and the Elevandi Insights Forum.
Three of the suspects were arrested on Monday, April 3, in Kabingo village of Nganzo cell, Muhanga sector in Muhanga District where they were found in possession of 74 metres of electricity wires, which were cut from the vandalized pylons.
Five others were arrested on Tuesday, April 4, in Ruyaga village, Mataba cell, Nyamiyaga sector in Gicumbi District with at least 60kgs of electricity wires also cut from pylons.
Superintendent of Police (SP) Alex Ndayisenga, the Northern Region Political and Civic Education Officer (RPCEO) said that residents of Ruyaga village raised concerns over power outage caused by people, who vandalize lines to steal wires.
“Some parts of Ruyaga village experienced power outage in the night of Monday, April 3, after unknown people cut electricity wires connecting the village. Police and residents worked together to identify those behind the criminal acts, five of whom were arrested the following morning on Tuesday at about 7a.m, as they loaded about 60kgs of electricity wires in a Dyna vehicle,” SP Ndayisenga said.
The vehicle was also impounded, he added. They were going to sell the stolen wires as scraps.
It was the same scenario in Muhanga District where the village of Kabingo was in total darkness in the night of Monday after the power line connecting the village vandalized and wires stolen.
“Three people suspected of cutting and stealing the wires were arrested later that night with 74 metres,” Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) Emmanuel Habiyaremye, the Police spokesperson for the Southern region, said.
Article 182 of the law determining offences and penalties states that any person who maliciously demolishes or damages in any way, in whole or in part of construction, building, bridge, dams, water pipes and their routes, railway rails or any other means of communication or electric power infrastructure, wells or any other constructions which do not belong to him/her, commits an offence.
Upon conviction, he/she is liable to imprisonment for a term of not less than three years and not more than five years with a fine of not less than Rwf3 million and not more than Rwf5 million.
MONUSCO has been operating in eastern DRC for more than two decades, while the EACRF was deployed last November with a mandate to support regional efforts to restore peace and security in the volatile eastern DRC.
According to EACRF, the two commanders discussed possible areas of coordination and collaboration, including the delimitation of operational areas, battle space management, including airspace control, logistics support in terms of medical evacuation (MEDVAC), casualty evacuation (CASEVAC), and limited air transport capacity to remote bases, engineering support for defense preparations, opening of main supply routes, as well as information/intelligence sharing and surveillance.
The eastern DRC has been volatile for almost three decades and is home to over 120 local and foreign armed groups.
The EACRF is made up of four countries: Kenya, Burundi, South Sudan, and Uganda. In March, Angola announced that it would deploy troops to DRC, but as part of a bilateral agreement with the Congolese government.
Since its deployment in November 2022, the EACRF has occupied areas in North Kivu province ceded by the M23 rebels in accordance with the Luanda Agreement.
The peace process, led by EAC continues despite persistent challenges in the region.
The team presented various medical supplies to the hospital Monday, including hand disinfectant, dental treatment equipment, medical isolation goggles, disposable sterile operating overalls, and electric operating table.
Upon receiving the donation at Masaka Hospital, Director General Jean Damascene Hanyurwimfura expressed his gratitude to the Chinese medical team for their generous support toward the hospital’s medical care.
“The Chinese medical team has been providing specialist medical support which has contributed to improved medical care at the hospital. The medical equipment donation would enhance the hospital’s capacity to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, ultimately leading to better health outcomes for patients,” he said.
Speaking at the event, Zhao Shangjun, the leader of the Chinese medical team, said that the donation will help in providing specialized medical care to patients at Masaka Hospital.
“We discussed with the hospital authorities about the shortage of medical equipment in the hospital. Based on their needs, we donated various medical supplies to Masaka Hospital, including an electric operating table. We believe that this donation will significantly improve the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality medical care,” said Zhao.
At the event, Wang Jiaxin, the economic and commercial counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Rwanda, said that providing medical supplies to Masaka Hospital is an annual activity of the Chinese medical team. “The better the hospital is equipped with medical care necessities, the better the service provided to local patients.”
He said that the medical cooperation between China and Rwanda has been going on for several years, with the Chinese medical team providing medical care support to Masaka and Kibungo hospitals. China started to dispatch medical teams to Rwanda in 1982.
