Butaro Hospital

A great display of unity and sportsmanship as @ButaroHospital and @GatondeHospital shared the pitch in a friendly match that ended 2-2. Beyond the scoreline, it’s the partnership and friendship that truly win. @erugengamanzi

Mu rwego rwo kwagura umubano n’imikoranire hagati ya @GatondeHospital na @ButaroHospital, hateguwe umukino w’umupira w’amaguru wahuje amakipe y’ibitaro byombi. Umukino warangiye amakipe yombi anganyije ibitego 2-2 ⚽️.

@Rwandapolice also trained staff and the community on emergency response procedures at home and in the workplace, like the proper use of fire blankets and fire extinguishers, safe evacuation techniques, and importance of being calm and following instructions during an emergency.

Yesterday, @ButaroHospital in collaboration with @Rwandapolice Fire and Rescue Bgde, conducted a fire drill to strengthen emergency preparedness and response. This reflects our commitment to safety, teamwork, and protecting lives via regular training. @RwandaHealth @erugengamanzi

Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with Ms. Lieke Van De Wiel, UNICEF Country Representative, to discuss ongoing areas of partnership, including workforce development, maternal and neonatal health, local manufacturing, and AI adoption in primary health care, among others.

@ButaroHospital stands with the Rwandan Muslim community and the world in celebrating Eid al-Fitr. We extend our warm wishes and good health to our patients, staff, and partners.🌙📷@RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @islamrwanda @erugengamanzi #EidMubarak

In Ohio today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with Dr Tomislav Mihaljevic, CEO and President of Cleveland Clinic, and senior leadership to discuss potential collaboration between the clinic and Rwanda’s hospitals. The delegation also met with Dr. Marcello Fantoni, Vice President of Global Education at Kent State University, and Northeast Ohio Medical University to explore academic and research collaboration, and exchanged with Rwandan students studying at Kent State.

Minister @nsanzimanasabin held engagements in Boston, USA with global health leaders and with faculty, residents and Rwandan students at Harvard University. He delivered the Paul Farmer–Victor Dzau Lecture in Global Health Equity, reflecting on Rwanda’s health sector transformation following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Key reflections: * Rwanda’s recovery was shaped by values-based leadership grounded in Unity, Thinking Big, and Accountability, with equity as a central principle. * Long-standing partnerships were instrumental, including the collaboration with Paul Farmer and his friends and colleagues at Harvard University, remembered in Rwanda as Muganga Mwiza (the Good Doctor). * Rwanda’s health system has evolved from crisis response to expanded access and infrastructure, and increasingly toward quality, technology, and a specialized workforce, while keeping primary health care strong. This next phase is guided by evidence-based policy, real-time data, and strengthened epidemic preparedness.

Today we celebrate the dedicated women clinicians, staff, and courageous women patients at @ButaroHospital. As a center for cancer care, in partnership with @PIH_Rwanda we continue to support and treat many women facing cancer with care and compassion @RwandaHealth @erugengamanzi

Today, Year III Biomedical Laboratory Sciences students from @INES_Ruhengeri visited the Histopathology Laboratory at @ButaroHospital as part of our ongoing support for medical and allied health education. Students gained practical skills in tissue processing @RwandaHealth

We were honored by the presence of the Vice Mayor of @BureraDistrict and the Bishop of Ruhengeri Catholic Diocese, whose messages emphasized solidarity and collective responsibility in supporting those who suffer.

Today, Butaro Hospital, in partnership with @PIH_Rwanda, hosted a meaningful Patient Day dedicated to reflecting on patients’ pain, dignity, and hope. @erugengamanzi,DG, reminded participants that this day calls on everyone to renew commitment patient-centered care.

Stakeholders came together to discuss cervical and endometrial cancer, sharing real patient case studies and evidence-based practices. @RBCRwanda, @rsog_rwanda, and @Merck emphasized how strong partnerships are essential to address gaps often overlooked in the cancer treatment system, ensuring better care for patients across Rwanda. #CancerCare #EndometrialCancer #CervicalCancer #RSOG #RBC #MSD #MedicalCollaboration #KnowledgeSharing #HealthPartnerships

Learning Grounded in Practice💚 🏥At @ButaroHospital; Butaro Cancer Centre of Excellence, healthcare providers came together for a #PalliativeCare training informed by the realities of everyday practice. The session focused on #PainManagement, #Chemosafe practices, and working as a #MultidisciplinaryTeam, bringing safety, collaboration, and human-centered care into palliative care delivery. What stood out was a shared commitment to care better, work together, and remain close to patients and families throughout their journey💖. ⁉️How can shared learning continue to strengthen palliative care in our health facilities? We’d love to hear your thoughts👇🏾 #ACREOLGlobal #PalliativeCare #ButaroHospital #UbuntuInAction #CareWithDignity #TeamBasedCare

To the staff, patients and families, and the community

On Tuesday, 9th December 2025, our staff celebrated the festive season with joy, unity, and friendly competition. A vibrant football match between Clinical and Non-Clinical teams ended in a 4–3 victory for the Clinical staff!

Through the @ughe_org Nursing Leadership for Surgical Excellence program, our nurses&midwives have received training to strengthen post-operative care & improve patient outcomes after surgery. Our new Post Anesthesia Care Unit 's already shown significant impact since its opening

I was so humbled to introduce, to the @Uni_Rwanda Surgery dept. Chair, our new breast surgeon Dr Veronica who is gonna lead the breast surgery training program @ButaroHospital . This is an important milestone towards achieving UHC for cancer diseases.

During the World Antimicrobial Resistance Week event at Rugarama HC today, partners united to stress the critical need for effective antibiotic use. The call to action: prevent health-associated infections and preserve the power of antibiotics. @BureraDistrict @PIH_Rwanda