Dr Janvier MURAYIRE is an Internal Medicine Physician and Rheumatologist whose leadership has been instrumental in shaping rheumatology care, training, and research in Rwanda. As the country’s first rheumatologist—and for two years its sole specialist—he laid the foundations for national clinical standards, specialist training, and sustainable workforce development. He currently serves as Dean of Africa Health Science University and Program Director of the Adult Rheumatology Fellowship at the University of Rwanda, where he leads the nation’s only advanced rheumatology training program and mentors future specialists. His work spans clinical innovation, competency-based medical education, and internationally collaborative research, including a central role in the DIGICODE cohort on hand osteoarthritis. Through initiatives such as nationwide satellite rheumatology units and the multilingual RheumaScience platform, he has expanded access to high-quality rheumatology education and care, while fostering enduring partnerships with leading global institutions.