Ms Ines UWINEZA

Ms. Ines Uwineza currently serves as the Division Manager for Drugs Testing in the Laboratory Services Department at Rwanda FDA. Prior to this role, from September 2021 to April 2024, she held the position of Director of the Medicines and Cosmetics Testing Unit, where she supervised and coordinated the testing of medicines and cosmetics to ensure timely analysis and the preparation of comprehensive scientific reports.

Ms. Uwineza holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, which established a solid foundation in pharmaceutical sciences and practices. She further advanced her expertise by earning a Master’s Degree in Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Rwanda, where she developed specialized skills in ensuring the safety and efficacy of pharmaceutical products.

Her commitment to excellence is underscored by her completion of an international training program in Quality Control and Quality Assurance at the University of Liège, Belgium. Ms. Uwineza is a registered pharmacist with over 12 years of diverse experience spanning hospital pharmacy management, retail pharmacy, and wholesaling. In addition, she serves as a board member of the National Pharmacy Council of Rwanda.