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Rwanda is stepping up to #EndCholera! By validating Priority Areas for Multisectoral Interventions & finalizing a national elimination plan, Rwanda is targeting hotspots, where cholera is frequent, with evidence-based, cost-effective solutions, aligning with global efforts.#GTFCC

Today, with @WHORwanda support we concluded a 2-day training for Youth corner #Nurses and #Youth center reps @KayonzaDistrict on the use of #IshemaRyanjye tool.The training aimed to empower them to provide youth-friendly #SRHR services & increase service uptake among young people

#IshemaRyanjye is empowering over 18 000 youth with life-changing knowledge on sexual and reproductive health rights(SRHR) through an innovative card game! @WHORwanda, together with @RBC and @HP_Organi, are supporting making SRHR education fun, accurate, and impactful in Kayonza

Currently, in collaboration with @RBCRwanda with @WHORwanda support Under #IshemaRyanjyeProject we are training #Nurses & #Youth Center reps @KayonzaDistrict on the use of #IshemaRyanjye tools, to enable them to provide youth-friendly #SRHR services in youth corners & centers

The age of fossil fuel is coming to an end. The rise of renewable energy is irreversible. On Tuesday, I will outline the key action areas required to turbocharge a renewables revolution that can deliver clean & affordable energy for all. Join me here: un.org/en/climatechan…

Through mentorship, life skills and cultural values, @EquiBridge empowers youth to grow into responsible, value-driven leaders—tackling issues like digital addiction, drug abuse and preparing them to be change-makers in their communities. #YouthEmpowerment #Mentorship

From dreams to purpose: The @UN Rwanda Resident Coordinator shared his career journey with young boys at the #BoysToMenCamp in @BugeseraDistr—urging them to start becoming the kind of men society needs, today.

At #IAS2025, at a🇷🇼 Marburg (MVD) outbreak symposium with Min. @nsanzimanasabin, @WHORwanda Rep Dr @BrianChirombo presented how @WHO helped coordinate partners to contribute to a timely model response, delivering the lowest #CFR of MVD outbreak @ 22.7%. 👉shorturl.at/6IUZ4

🪑 SITTING too long = SMOKING 🚬 💔 Heart disease: +35% 🧠 Stroke: +14% 🍬 Diabetes: 2× risk ⚰️ Early death: +40% Move every 30-60 min! 6 hrs/day sitting raises risk — even if you exercise later. Ref: doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2023.50680

in support of national industrialization strategies, clean and sustainable energy, youth employment and private sector development.

Today, UNRC @ozonnia welcomed @JonasMunyuri, newly appointed @UNIDO Country Representative in Rwanda, as he presented his credentials. They discussed UNIDO’s continued contribution to the UN system in Rwanda, with a shared commitment to Delivering as One

Big step in the fight against #AMR! With funding from @EUinRW, @WHORwanda, in partnership with @RBCRwanda, established the 12thbacteriology lab at @HospitalGitwe. This growing network is enhancing early detection, accelerating outbreak response & saving lives across Rwanda.

Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin met with Ms. Lesley King, Chair of the @PIH Board and member of the @ughe_org Board. They reflected on the strong and growing partnership between PIH, UGHE, and the Ministry of Health, and explored ways to deepen this collaboration further.

Today, RBC received 615 tablets from @unicefrw under the @Pandemic_Fund Initiative ,a major step in strengthening #Rwanda’s public health surveillance capacity. These digital tools boost our real-time early warning system and enables exchange of knowledge for continuous…

🌐LIVE – #IAS2025 Co-Chairs @Bgrinsztejn 🇧🇷 and Jeanine Condo 🇷🇼 open the IAS 2025 Co-Chairs’ choice session. Delegates take part in the auditorium or virtually to explore high-impact research on funding, #PrEP modelling, ART regimens and more: programme.ias2025.org/Programme/Sess…

At today’s high-level event on the 2021 UPR recommendations, the UN Resident Coordinator @ozonnia highlighted the vital role of human rights in Rwanda’s path to a better society—calling for homegrown solutions and national champions as the development landscape evolves.

Today, UN Resident Coordinator @ozonnia welcomed @ElodieShami, Director General of @Imbuto, for a fruitful exchange on advancing inclusive development in #Rwanda. Their discussion focused on strengthening partnership and unlocking opportunities in youth empowerment,

job creation, the creative sector, education and health in alignment with both #NST2 & #UNSDCF priorities.

A pleasure being part of a panel today at the ongoing #IAS2025 discussing @rwandagov & partners’ very successful Marburg response. Great reflections on Risk Communication and Community Engagement: a crucial dimension of preparedness and response @RBCRwanda, @WHORwanda, @UNRwanda

At #IAS2025 in Kigali, @WHO DG @DrTedros opened the conference with a strong call to action: "We face shrinking funding & rising global challenges—but this is exactly when the HIV response must not pause. Instead, we must innovate, invest &involve communities more than ever."