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Yvan Butera

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Yvan Butera

@YvanButera

Minister of State @RwandaHealth

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Joined October 2011

Yvan Butera
@YvanButera
Jun 23
Why are younger generations getting cancer earlier? ⚠️Accelerated biological aging is a factor: more sitting, ultra processed foods, obesity & poor sleep. ✅Move more and enjoy ☀️, eat whole foods 🥗, sleep well 😴 Small habits improve long-term health.
Biological aging and generational shifts in early-onset cancer risk
From nature.com
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Yvan Butera
@YvanButera
Jun 22
100 transplants. Lives renewed. Expertise built. A strong foundation for the future of transplantation in Rwanda. Our appreciation to the many teams & partners behind this milestone. We are also grateful to Prof. Jeffrey Punch @UMich for his steadfast support from the outset.
King Faisal Hospital Rwanda
@kfaisalhospital
Jun 22
1/2 A proud milestone for Rwanda's healthcare sector We successfully surpassed 100 kidney transplants last week since launching the Living Donor Kidney Transplant Program in May 2023.
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Yvan Butera
@YvanButera
Jun 19
Rwanda’s story shows nations aren’t defined by their darkest chapters, but by what they build afterward. What the world sees reflects resilience, leadership, and efforts of Rwandans & partners. Proud of how far we have come, focused on the journey ahead.
From Genocide to Africa’s Healthcare ‘Beacon’: Inside Rwanda's Turnaround
From usnews.com
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Ministry of Health | Rwanda
@RwandaHealth
Jun 18
With Rwanda still at zero cases of Ebola Virus Disease, we remain committed to preparedness. Our success is grounded in partnerships—within institutions, across borders, and mainly through the support and trust of Rwandan citizens and residents. #Highlight
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Yvan Butera
@YvanButera
Jun 18
⏱️🚑🚨
Rwanda National Police
@Rwandapolice
Jun 17
SAKWE SAKWE !!
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Ministry of Health | Rwanda
@RwandaHealth
Jun 17
Today, Minister of State @YvanButera met with a delegation from Institut Curie, a leading reference center for cancer research and treatment, represented by Angela-Mariana Corjos, Director of International Cooperation and Partnerships. The discussions focused on opportunities to
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Presidency | Rwanda
@UrugwiroVillage
Jun 17
“Leaders often should not look at themselves alone. They are supposed to come last, not first, in sharing the benefits that come from doing things well. Too often, however, it is evident that some people put their own interests first. Many even add arrogance to it, forgetting
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Ministry of Health | Rwanda
@RwandaHealth
Jun 16
There are currently no cases in Rwanda and no active cases in areas bordering Rwanda. While the risk is low, Rwanda remains vigilant and continues to strengthen surveillance and preparedness. **** Nta murwayi wa Ebola uri mu Rwanda cyangwa mu duce bihana imbibi kugeza ubu. Nubwo
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Ministry of Health | Rwanda
@RwandaHealth
Jun 16
Minister of State @YvanButera visited the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory and Cardiac Care Unit @kfaisalhospital. Over the past four years, the center has performed more than 1,100 cardiac surgeries, reflecting the country’s growing capacity in highly specialized care.
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Emmanuel Macron
@EmmanuelMacron
Jun 2
Ce mémorial en hommage aux victimes du génocide perpétré contre les Tutsi au Rwanda est un lieu vivant. Il cultive la mémoire et projette vers l'avenir la relation entre le Rwanda et la France. À nous de transmettre avec rigueur, dignité, vérité et justice. Twibuke Twiyubaka.
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Sky News
@SkyNews
Jun 3
Doing 90 minutes to two hours of weight training per week can slash the risk of an early death, according to a new study
Do you even lift? It turns out you probably should
From news.sky.com
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Presidency | Rwanda
@UrugwiroVillage
Jun 3
“Confronting historical responsibilities requires real courage, because it generates fierce opposition by those with a case to answer. You need a strong sense of humanity to see it through. President Macron, I want to commend you on both counts: courage and humanity. You
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Yvan Butera
@YvanButera
Jun 1
Two remarkable breakthroughs in medicine this week @NEJM 1. A new targeted therapy shows promise against pancreatic cancer, one of the deadliest cancers. 2. A single gene-editing injection cut LDL cholesterol by 62%, offering hope against heart attacks. Science is moving fast.
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