Protais Ntezimana, Country General Manager, said the institution has made a significant contribution to Rwanda's healthcare sector over the past decade, particularly in the provision of laboratory diagnostic services.
Since beginning operations in Rwanda in 2015, the laboratory has served more than 480,000 patients and conducted over 1.44 million medical tests.
Ntezimana announced this on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, during celebrations marking the company's 10th anniversary in Rwanda.
He attributed the growth of Cerba Lancet Rwanda to a strong focus on operational efficiency, quality assurance, and the timely delivery of accurate test results.
'Over the past ten years, we have focused on strengthening laboratory capacity within the country, reducing reliance on tests sent abroad, and shortening turnaround times so patients can receive results faster and enable clinicians to make timely decisions,' he said.
Ntezimana noted that one of the institution's key milestones has been the introduction of specialised laboratory services that were previously unavailable in Rwanda.
Among these are advanced pathology tests used to diagnose conditions such as cancer, genetic testing, and other specialised analyses that previously required samples to be sent abroad.
Currently, Cerba Lancet Rwanda provides a range of specialised laboratory services that were not previously available in the country, significantly reducing the cost and time associated with overseas testing.
During the same event, the institution officially unveiled its new name, Cerba Lancet Rwanda, as part of a broader rebranding initiative.
The rebrand aims to strengthen alignment within the Cerba Lancet Africa network, harmonise operational standards, and improve responsiveness to the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
Looking ahead, Ntezimana said that over the next five years, the institution plans to open five additional branches across the country, while also increasing investment in research and staff capacity building to meet international standards.
Group CEO of the Lancet Group of Laboratories East Africa, Mwende Musunga, said the new name reflects the long-term strategic vision of Cerba Lancet Africa, of which Cerba Lancet Rwanda is a member.
From its beginnings as a single laboratory, Cerba Lancet Rwanda has expanded its footprint and now provides services to both public and private health facilities across all provinces and the City of Kigali.
The institution currently operates a branch in Kinyinya, its headquarters in Remera, additional branches in Musanze and Rubavu, as well as a patient sample collection center in Rusizi.
Cerba Lancet Rwanda is the first private medical laboratory in Rwanda to receive ISO 15189 certification, a globally recognised standard that attests to quality management, technical competence, and safety in medical diagnostic laboratories.
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