Edson Rwagasore, MD
303 posts
Rwanda is making progress towards adding nuclear power to its energy mix. An IAEA Integrated Nuclear Infrastructure Review (INIR) mission recently visited Rwanda to assess the country’s progress in developing the infrastructure needed for a safe, secure and sustainable nuclear power programme. Rwanda aims to have nuclear power supply 60–70% of its energy mix, with its first SMR expected to be operational in the early 2030s. The mission’s recommendations will help Rwanda further strengthen its nuclear infrastructure and advance its readiness to introduce nuclear power in line with international safety standards and global best practices. Read more: atoms.iaea.org/4rLZxBD
At its meeting on November 19, 2025, in Kigali, Rwanda, the @Pandemic_Fund Board approved US$500 million in grants under the third Call for Proposals—supporting 32 low- and middle-income countries through 20 projects to strengthen #pandemicprevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) capacities. These investments are expected to mobilize roughly US$4 billion in additional international co-financing and domestic co-investments, underscoring the Fund’s strong catalytic capabilities. With this expansion, the Pandemic Fund’s portfolio is set to exceed US$11 billion, reaching 98 countries across six regions. Detailed funding allocations will be announced early in the new year once project arrangements are finalized. The Board also endorsed a new methodology and metrics, based on hazards, vulnerability, and PPR capacity, to identify countries with the highest risks and needs and agreed to launch a targeted funding round for these countries in March 2026. We look forward to seeing the growing impact of the Pandemic Fund in helping countries and regions detect and contain emerging outbreaks and prevent future pandemics, thereby strengthening global #healthsecurity.
