NCDs Policy 2015
Non Communicable Diseases, include different types of cancers, cardiovascular diseases, chronic respiratory diseases, diabetes, kidney diseases, injuries and disabilities, oral and eye diseases, among others, causes 60% of all deaths globally, 80% of which are in low and middle income countries. Global estimates suggest that 36 million deaths, or 63% of the 57 million deaths that occurred globally in 2008, were due to non-communicable diseases, comprising mainly cardiovascular diseases (48%), cancers (21%), chronic respiratory diseases (12%) and diabetes (3.5%) (1)(2). Global estimates suggest that road traffic injuries will be among top 5 leading causes of deaths globally.
The Ministry of Health informs the public that its Head Office has relocated.New location RURA Building, Kiyovu (Péage), Nyarugenge, near RSSB Headquarters.
The Ministry of Health informs the public that its Head Office has relocated. New location RURA Building, Kiyovu (Péage), Nyarugenge, near RSSB…
IAS2025: Over 3500 global health leaders, researchers meet in Kigali to reshape global HIV response
New Health Intelligence Center to drive real-time, evidence-based decisions
New syringe facility to boost local manufacturing and create jobs
Medical Educators Meet in Rwanda to Rethink Medical Training in Africa
African health stakeholders convene in Kigali to strengthen health systems amid global challenges
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RWANDA LAUNCHES NATIONAL STRATEGY FOR CERVICAL CANCER ELIMINATION BY 2027
Kigali, Rwanda – February 1, 2025 – The Ministry of Health launched the Accelerated Plan for the Elimination of Cervical Cancer in Rwanda 2024-2027,…
RWANDA UNVEILS FIFTH HEALTH SECTOR STRATEGIEC PLAN TO ADVANCE UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE
Kigali, 1 February 2025 – The Ministry of Health launched the fifth Health Sector Strategic Plan (HSSP V), a comprehensive framework designed to…
