Rwanda: Inside Kigali's Specialised Hospital for Dogs and Cats

What the report says

AllAfrica, citing The New Times, reports from Kigali on New Vision Veterinary Hospital in Nyarutarama, a specialised clinic serving dogs and cats with advanced care that can be hard to find elsewhere in Rwanda. The story focuses on veterinarian Dr Jean-Bosco Turikumwenayo, who studied veterinary medicine at the University of Rwanda, later trained further in Austria, and returned to help fill gaps in pet treatment.

The hospital offers services such as digital X-rays, ultrasound, laboratory testing, surgery, vaccination, parasite control, microchipping, dental care, spaying and neutering. It treats injuries, infections, skin conditions, tick-borne disease and cancer in pets, and it also trains veterinary professionals. The article says the facility sees about 10 to 15 clients a day on average, sometimes more, and receives some owners from outside Kigali, including neighbouring countries.

The report places the clinic in a wider public-health context, noting that Rwanda is trying to improve dog registration, vaccination and rabies surveillance. That matters because rabies remains a concern for both animals and people, and the government has said it aims to eliminate the disease by 2030. The hospital’s outreach also includes free sterilisation campaigns and education on responsible pet ownership, which the article presents as part of a broader effort to improve animal welfare and reduce preventable disease.