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Too many lives lost on Rwanda’s roads: Is the point system the answer?
Students display road safety messages during a walk organized by HPR to mark the global road safety week 2025 Despite numerous government initiatives aimed at reducing road accidents, such as the Gerayo Amahoro campaign, Rwanda continues to grapple with a worrying rise in traffic-related fatalities. The numbers speak for themselves: in just the first ten months of 2025, the country recorded 719 fatal road accidents , surpassing the 621 reported in all of 2021. This marks a
Healthy People Rwanda
Nov 194 min read


Safer Roads, One Helmet at a Time: Rwanda’s Groundbreaking Safety Initiative
An RSB technician demonstrates the functionality of the helmet testing machine at the laboratory On December 11, 2024 , Rwanda marked a...
Healthy People Rwanda
Apr 202 min read


Saving lives, shaping futures: How the First Aid Initiative Rwanda (FAIR) is tackling road safety and injury prevention
A student performs first aid on nose bleeding at Glory Academy Every year, hundreds of lives are lost on Rwanda’s roads, and countless...
Healthy People Rwanda
Mar 174 min read


A Lifeline in Emergencies: Strengthening Rwanda National Police's Response Skills
While Rwanda National Police officers are often the first responders at the scene of an emergency, many lack training in essential areas...
Healthy People Rwanda
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Building a Safer Future: Insights from Dr. Innocent Nzeyimana's Presentations at "Safety 2024" In India
At the 15th World Conference on Injury Prevention and Safety Promotion (Safety 2024) held from September 2-4, 2024, in New Delhi, India,...
Healthy People Rwanda
Sep 6, 20244 min read


Is Your Children’s School Safe From Road Accidents? Here is How to Know
Road safety is a pressing issue worldwide, with road traffic accidents claiming thousands of lives every day. Among the most vulnerable...
Healthy People Rwanda
Aug 21, 20243 min read


Beyond Blame: Let’s Build a Safe System for All Road Users in Rwanda
The recent accident involving a pedestrian and a motorbike taxi at the Sonatubes zebra crossing has ignited a passionate debate on social...
Healthy People Rwanda
Aug 9, 20242 min read


World Population Day: Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Communities
On July 11th each year, the world observes World Population Day, a moment to reflect on global population issues and reaffirm the human...
Healthy People Rwanda
Jul 19, 20242 min read


Stopping Road Tragedies in Africa: The TRANS-SAFE Project is Here to Help
Imagine a world where African roads are safer for everyone – that's the goal of the TRANS-SAFE project! Road accidents are a big problem...
Healthy People Rwanda
Jun 20, 20242 min read


How Speed Cameras Are Saving Lives in Rwanda
Photo by KT Press Rwanda, the "Land of a Thousand Hills," boasts breathtaking scenery and a rich cultural heritage. However, a critical...
Healthy People Rwanda
Jun 6, 20243 min read


Rwanda’s Moto-Taxi Helmets Get a Makeover for a Safer Ride
Rwanda’s moto-taxi industry, a vital component in the nation’s transportation network, is gearing up for a major safety upgrade. Healthy...
Healthy People Rwanda
May 28, 20243 min read


Rwanda’s Speed Cameras: Slower Speeds, Safer Roads, but is it Worth the Cost?
Rwanda is taking an innovative approach to road safety with their Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) system, also known as "speed...
Healthy People Rwanda
May 11, 20242 min read
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