Rwanda and Russia have signed a new bilateral agreement aimed at strengthening cooperation in the health sector, focusing on capacity building, medical training, and improved delivery of healthcare services.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland, between Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, and Russia’s Minister of Health, Mikhail Murashko, on the sidelines of the World Health Organization (World Health Organization) General Assembly.
Officials said the partnership establishes a framework for enhanced cooperation between the two countries in key areas of public health system strengthening.
The agreement prioritizes training and skills development for healthcare workers, joint capacity building programs, and strengthened collaboration in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of both communicable and non-communicable diseases.
It also covers regulatory cooperation on the production, distribution, and quality assurance of medicines and medical equipment, aimed at improving safety standards and access to essential health products.
Both countries further committed to expanding cooperation in medical research, maternal and child health, and initiatives targeting reductions in infant and maternal mortality rates.
The deal also includes collaboration in nuclear medicine and other advanced medical technologies, reflecting a broader push to modernize healthcare systems and expand innovation in both countries.
