 The Ministry of Health is committed to improving the Rwandan population’s health situation by strengthening the quality of service delivered and providing access to treatment through universal health insurance coverage (Mutuelles de Santé). To enhance public health services, we are in the midst of a deep reform which will address the major traditional problems of health as well as the new challenges posed by the pandemic of HIV/AIDS. To respond to the Rwandan Government’s ambitious plan for the country’s sustainable development as detailed in its 2020 Vision, we strongly believe that quality of care must continuously be a national priority. For this to happen, we need to focus on human resources development, building and sustaining ‘Mutuelles de Santé’ and reinforcing decentralization within the health sector. As you view the documents on this Website and read about the remarkable work done by our different units and programs, we hope that you will be inspired to get involved in our efforts. We are grateful to national and international partners who continue to help us in achieving a more sustainable health for the Rwandan population. |
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Ministry of Health awarded outstanding journalists |
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 The Ministry of Health awarded journalists who have contributed to disseminating information and educating the public on health issues. The awarding ceremony took place in Kigali Serena Hotel on 21 January 2010 on the occasion of the celebration of the 12th edition of the International Media Health Day.
Awards included certificates of Excellence, lap tops and communication materials among others. An air ticket to Equatorial Guinea was also promised to two journalists to go to cover the 60th Session of World Health Organization Regional Committee. The Executive Secretary of the National Aids Control Commission, Dr Anita Asiimwe was also awarded a certificate as the Media friendly person in the health sector for the year 2009 for having dedicated her time to help journalists get the information they need.
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Minister of Health receives US Fund for Unicef delegation |
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 The Minister of Health received on Thursday 21 January 2010 a delegation from the United States Fund for UNICEF coming to Rwanda to see the progress in health sector and efforts being made to accelerate child and maternal survival.
The Minister of Health Dr Richard Sezibera briefed the delegation on the health sector major achievements with an emphasis on community health insurance to increase access to health care and performance based financing to motivate the health sector staff to deliver quality service. The Minister however mentioned the geographical access to health services as a big challenge but which is being addressed by investing in ambulances purchase.
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