World Health Organization in Rwanda

World Health Organization in Rwanda

The WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC) Network
The WHO Family of International Classifications (WHO-FIC) Network
The WHO-FIC Network of Collaborating Centres was established in 1970 to assist the World Health Organization (WHO) with international classifications. It includes three main classifications: the In...
Rwanda’s Marburg Response: Lessons and Next Steps
Rwanda’s Marburg Response: Lessons and Next Steps
A brief look at Rwanda’s 2024 Marburg outbreak response—key partnerships, challenges, and how it shapes future preparedness.
Electronic health records save time and lives in Rwandan primary healthcare
Electronic health records save time and lives in Rwandan primary healthcare
In Rwanda, over 80% of citizens receive care at health centers (HCs). To enhance the quality and efficiency of health services and data, the Ministry of Health has begun gradually implementing the ...
Rwanda's Quest for a Cutting-Edge Laboratory: A Journey of Learning
Rwanda's Quest for a Cutting-Edge Laboratory: A Journey of Learning
Embarking on a groundbreaking journey, Rwanda charges forward in its plans to construct a state-of-the-art laboratory with financial backing by the European Union and WHO collaboration. A delegat...
Nursing Heroes of Rwanda: Celebrating the Dedication and Compassion of Nurses
Nursing Heroes of Rwanda: Celebrating the Dedication and Compassion of Nurses
🥼🌍 Joining the Ministry of Health and the world in celebrating our real-life superheroes this Nurses Day, 2023! As Vianney, Head Nurse at Gahanga Health Centre says, “This is more than a job - it .
Coming together to end tuberculosis in Rwanda
Coming together to end tuberculosis in Rwanda
Learn more about WHO and the Ministry of Health's collaboration towards ending TB in Rwanda.
Tuberculosis conquered: Marie Jeanne breathes easy again
Tuberculosis conquered: Marie Jeanne breathes easy again
As Rwanda celebrates a 42% reduction in Tuberculosis cases over the past two decades, we learn more of this remarkable progress through Marie Jeanne's eyes. The World Health Organization in Rwanda...
Celebrating Rwanda's trailblazing fight against Tuberculosis
Celebrating Rwanda's trailblazing fight against Tuberculosis
Rwanda is leading the charge against Tuberculosis, boasting the lowest TB incidence in East Africa. On March 24, the country marked #WorldTBDay in Rwanda's northern Rulindo district, highlighting...
Ishema Ryanjye: Sexual Health Education Made Fun!
Ishema Ryanjye: Sexual Health Education Made Fun!
The Ishema Ryanjye card game takes the classroom by storm.
Ministry of Health, WHO sign MoU to boost Rwanda's health security
Ministry of Health, WHO sign MoU to boost Rwanda's health security
In a pivotal moment for Rwanda's health security, the Ministry of Health, and the World Health Organization (WHO) joined forces in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost emergency preparednes...
Let's Talk About It: Ishema Ryanjye cards and sexual health education!
Let's Talk About It: Ishema Ryanjye cards and sexual health education!
Breaking barriers, spreading pride! The ‘Ishema Ryanjye’ project is igniting change in Rwanda's Muhanga District by empowering 600+ students with sexual health (#SRHR) education through a fun and...
Ishema Ryanjye: Revolutionizing SRHR Education with a Deck of Cards
Ishema Ryanjye: Revolutionizing SRHR Education with a Deck of Cards
Let's play cards! Not any cards though, the Ishema Ryanjye cards. Ishema Ryanjye cards are more than just a deck of cards, they are a tool to help break down barriers and encourage open discussi...
Rwanda's AVoHC_SURGE members trained on public health emergency management
Rwanda's AVoHC_SURGE members trained on public health emergency management
Rwanda on -boarding Emergency Preparedness and Response Capacity Building, Learning and Training for African Health Volunteers Corps (AVoHC) on Strengthening and Utilizing Response Groups for Emerg...
Celebrating Health, Resilience and Strength in 2022
Celebrating Health, Resilience and Strength in 2022
Thank you to the Government of Rwanda and all healthcare heroes for your hard work and dedication in keeping the community safe and healthy in 2022, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic and the ...
Registering Every Life: Political will and coordination behind Rwanda's robust CRVS system
Registering Every Life: Political will and coordination behind Rwanda's robust CRVS system
For the first time, counting every life in Rwanda is possible. High-level commitment in strengthening Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) has made registering births and deaths the free ...
Registering Every Life: Removing barriers to death registration in Rwanda
Registering Every Life: Removing barriers to death registration in Rwanda
Instead of making long and expensive journeys to previously distant registration centers, Rwandans can now register births and deaths close to home. The country’s 2020 Births and Death Act set th...