I graduated in Medical Imaging at the National University of Rwanda and later I received a 6-month training on how to operate radiotherapy machines. As one of the Radiotherapy Technician’s at Rwanda Cancer Centre, there are different types of cancer that we treat, for example cervical, brain tumors, breast, prostate, rectum, and more. I am grateful that this is an opportunity to serve Rwandans and I am also happy that my knowledge about cancer improved greatly.

I have been living with diabetes for the last 26 years. I was diagnosed before diabetes care was accessible to all in Rwanda. Diabetes has been my worst enemy, but I figured out that the right attitude for me was to make my diagnosis my best friend. With improved access to healthcare services, I believe that there is a greater chance for not only surviving but thriving with the disease.

In 1998, I donated blood for the first time. I was curious to know my blood group, and they told me its O negative, which is really rare. After responding to a radio spot asking people to donate a few years later, I started to donate regularly. Now I have donated 105 times. That is my contribution to the nation. Blood is not a gift that you can buy. Knowing that I have a rare blood type that can help people in need motivates me to stay healthy. For me, donating blood is a noble calling.