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New research seeks to provide insights on safeguarding groundwater for communities

In Rwanda ; particularly in the Eastern and Southern Provinces, millions of people depend on groundwater for their daily needs. When this water is clean, it supports healthy (…)

New policy brief outlines how public–private partnerships can expand health care access in Rwanda

Communities in Rwanda, particularly those in rural and remote areas, continue to face barriers in accessing health care services ; a challenge that undermines health outcomes (…)

Nkungahare Instant Flour : A breakthrough innovation by Prof. Umuhozariho

At UR’s College of Agriculture, Forestry and Food Science (UR-CAFF), a team of researchers is transforming local crops into life-changing solutions. Leading this effort is (…)

New AHOP policy brief explores community-based health insurance in Rwanda

The African Health Observatory Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP) presents a new policy brief summary from the Rwanda National Centre – School of Public Health at (…)

UR Researcher proposes solar-powered solution to preserve milk for Rwanda’s remote farmers

In Rwanda, small-scale dairy farmers often face a frustrating challenge : large amounts of milk go bad before reaching collection centers. Without reliable refrigeration, many (…)

Empowering informal first responders : First aid knowledge and skills among cyclists and motorcyclists in Rwanda

A research dissemination workshop led by researchers from the College of Medicine and Health Sciences brought together business motorcyclists and bicycle cyclists. The study (…)

UR and Partners launch innovative research project to tackle urban mobility challenges in Africa

The University of Rwanda (UR), in collaboration with universities in Ghana (KNUST), the UK (OXFORD), and Finland (AALTO), has launched a groundbreaking research initiative (…)

UR and German research partners call for ecosystem restoration in Rwanda in newly published paper

Rwanda is internationally recognized for its ambitious efforts to restore degraded land and promote a green economy. But how can we make these efforts even more effective for (…)

New AHOP policy brief presents strategies to address health worker attrition in Rwanda

The policy brief which is co-authored by UR researchers under the African Health Observatory – Platform on Health Systems and Policies (AHOP), states that, despite progress, (…)