Science, Medicine & Engineering

Rwanda’s hall of fame in Science, Medicine & Engineering, arranged by level. Every entry carries the sources it was written from.

Peerless Level 1 of 4 nobody yet Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks. Landmark Level 2 of 4 1 person A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. Distinguished Level 3 of 4 1 person Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. Household Name Level 4 of 4 nobody yet Known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it.

Landmark

A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country.

Agnes Binagwaho born 1955

Built the health system that took Rwanda from ruin to universal coverage

Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home.

Rwanda's Minister of Education, and head of its science council

This is an editorial selection, and it is certainly incomplete. Tell us who is missing from Rwanda and why — an editor reads every suggestion.

This is an editorial selection, not an official register. If you think someone is missing or something is wrong, let us know.