On the margins of #UNGA81 Minister of State @YvanButera met with HE Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, UAE Minister of Health and Prevention, to discuss strengthening health cooperation between Rwanda and the UAE, including health surveillance, bioinformatics, health workforce development and manufacturing of health products.

Our country needs us SOBER. Our future needs us SHARP. Today’s #Umuganda was about one message: let’s keep our communities #Ibyuma free and our minds balanced. #Irya4

Incamake y'umuganda rusange usoza ukwezi kwa nzeri. Ku rwego rw’Umujyi wa Kigali, wakorewe Rugende mu Murenge wa Rusororo; AKarere ka Gasabo. ​Minisitiri Dr. Nsanzimana yasabye urubyiruko gusoza umwaka rufite ubuzima bwiza buzira ubusinzi n'ibiyobyabwenge.

Mu butumwa bw'ingenzi Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin yahaye urubyiruko nyuma y'umuganda, yarusabye: 1. Gutanga amakuru ku haba hakiri inzoga z'ibyuma. Ufite amakuru yahamagara imirongo itishyurwa: 114, 112 cyangwa 9001. 2. Kuzibukira ibiyobyabwenge, itabi no kwirinda "ibigare" by'ababikoresha, kuko byangiza ubwonko. 3. Kureka ubusinzi. Ku bo kureka inzoga burundu bidashobokera, basabwe kunywa nkeya (#TunyweLess) kugira ngo bagire ubuzima bwiza. ———————————— In a message to the youth after Umuganda, Minister @nsanzimanasabin urged them to: 1. ​Report any places still selling illicit alcohol by calling the toll-free numbers: 114, 112, or 9001. 2. ​Stay away from drugs and tobacco, and avoid bad company that might lead to using substances that damage the brain. 3. ​Quit excessive drinking. Those who cannot stop completely are urged to drink in moderation (#TunyweLess) for better health.

Aka kanya: nyuma y'umuganda, Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin n'abandi bayobozi bari kwifatanya n'urubyiriko, ibyamamare, abahanzi, abakinnyi ba filimi, na @sobergen250, mu gikorwa cy'ubukangurambaga bwo kurwanya inzoga z'ibyuma n'ibiyobyabwenge, nk'uburyo bwizewe bwo kurinda imitekerereze myiza no kugira ubuzima bwiza.

Uyu munsi, Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin ari kumwe n'umunyamabanga wa Leta @XandrineUmutoni na Mayor wa @CityofKigali , @dusengiyumvas bifatanyije n'abaturage n’urubyiruko rwiyemeje kurwanya ubusinzinzi n'ibiyobyabwenge (#SoberGen) mu murenge wa Rusororo, @Gasabo_District mu gikorwa cy’#Umuganda rusange. Bimwe mu bikorwa byakozwe harimo gutunganya umuhanda, imiyoboro y'amazi, no gukuraho ibihuru. Kwirinda ibyangiza umubiri, harimo inzoga n'ibiyobyabwenge, ndetse no kwita ku isuku y'aho dutuye, ni ingenzi ku buzima bwacu.

In New York, Minister of State @YvanButera joined UAE Minister of Health and Prevention Ahmed bin Ali Al Sayegh, alongside other health ministers and global leaders, for a Future Health dialogue organized by the United Arab Emirates. The initiative brings partners together to shape healthier futures. The discussion connected resilient health systems—supported by data, digital intelligence and a skilled workforce — with prevention, quality of life and more livable cities, helping people live longer, healthier lives.

At the margins of #UNGA81, Minister of State @YvanButera joined Dr @SaniaNishtar and global health leaders at a convening co-hosted by the Government of Rwanda and @gavi. The focus now is to build on immunisation gains through sustained investment in health systems, while advancing global health reforms that reduce fragmentation, align support with country priorities and strengthen last-mile delivery.

For Rwanda, health security is everyday work — strengthening institutions, keeping teams ready and building systems that can anticipate and respond to emerging threats.

At the margins of #UNGA81, Rwanda, Armenia and @Pandemic_Fund brought together global health leaders for a conversation guided by @ForeignPolicy. Minister of State @YvanButera shared Rwanda’s experience, highlighting coordinated responses, action guided by science and data, community-centred approaches and sustained financing to strengthen preparedness and health-system resilience.

In New York, on the sidelines of #UNGA81, Minister of State @YvanButera joined Michael Bloomberg, @DrTedros and other global leaders in strengthening environmental health surveillance and ending lead poisoning at an event convened by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Coefficient Giving and the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future. He shared Rwanda’s actions to strengthen laboratories and monitoring systems so that lead exposure can be detected early, traced to its source and prevented — protecting children, workers and communities.

From 30 September to 2 October 2026, Rwanda will host the 5th @AfricaHTSummit at the Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together policymakers, health professionals, innovators, investors and partners from across Africa. Under the theme “Wellness for All, Powered by Intelligent Health Systems,” #AHTS2026 will explore how technology can strengthen prevention, support health workers, improve access to quality care and advance healthier communities. The Summit will also provide a platform to exchange experiences, showcase practical solutions and strengthen partnerships around the future of health systems in Africa. 🔗 Learn more and register: healthtechsummit.africa #AHTSat5 #WellnessForAll

Incamake y'umuganda w'urubyiruko mu Karere ka Karongi wari ufite insanganyamatsiko iti: “Irinde Ibiyobyabwenge, Wiheshe Agaciro.” Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin yasabye urubyiruko gukora amahitamo meza aganisha ku buzima bwiza, abibutsa ko nta muntu wamara inzoga n'urumogi, ahubwo ari byo bishobora kurangiza umuntu.

Uyu munsi, Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin ari kumwe na IGP @Rwandapolice bifatanyije n’urubyiruko mu gikorwa cy’#Umuganda mu Karere ka @KarongiDistr . Ubutumwa ku rubyiruko: • Guca burundu icyuma — #HeheNicyuma • Kunywa inzoga mu rugero, icyiza kurushaho ni ukutazinywa • Kwirinda ibiyobyabwenge nk’urumogi n’ibigare biganisha mu ngeso mbi • Kwitabira siporo no kubaka ubuzima bwiza —— Today, Minister @nsanzimanasabin and the IGP @Rwandapolice joined young people for #Umuganda in @KarongiDistr . The message to the youth: • Stop illicit alcoholic brews — #HeheNicyuma • If you drink alcohol, limit it — better still, avoid it • Stay away from illicit drugs such as marijuana and peer groups that lead to harmful habits • Stay active through sports and build a healthy lifestyle

Umushyitsi Mukuru muri iki gikorwa ni Minisitiri wa @RwandaHealth, @nsanzimanasabin akaba n'Imboni y'Akarere. #UmuturageKuIsonga

Mu Karere ka Huye, Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin yitabiriye umukino wa gicuti wahuje abakozi ba @chu_butare n'abanyeshuri ba @Huye_College. Aganira n'uru rubyiruko, yagarutse ku ngaruka zo gukoresha inzoga n'ibiyobyabwenge ababwira ko nta muntu ushobora kumara inzoga ariko inzoga n'ibindi biyobyabwenge bishobora kubarangiza. Yasabye urubyiruko kurinda ubuzima bwabo n'ejo hazaza. ------------------ While in Huye, Minister @nsanzimanasabin attended a friendly basketball game featuring staff from @chu_butare and students from @Huye_College. Addressing the youth, He offered a reflection on substance abuse: "No one has ever been able to finish alcohol, but alcohol and drugs can easily finish the person who consumes them." He called on young people to safeguard their health and future prospects.