Kigali, January 31, 2019 –  Today the Ministry of Health disseminates the Health sector strategic plan (HSSP IV) 2018-2024 and Related Sub-Strategic Plans.

Since July 01, 2018, Rwanda started the implementation of its fourth Health Sector Strategic Plan 2018-2024, commonly referred to as HSSP IV. HSSP IV provides clear strategic actions for the transformation of the Rwanda’s Healthcare System, it also gives a green light for the development of more focused sub-sector strategic plans, especially in areas where more efforts are needed to expedite the transformation Rwanda aspires to. The HSSP IV is aligned to the Rwanda National Strategy for Transformation (NST) 2018-2024. It prioritizes accessible, affordable, quality, and efficient delivery of healthcare as key pillars to enable Rwanda to achieve the Universal Health Coverage.

So far six health sector sub-strategies have been designed with a direct aim to supplement HSSP IV in a more focused. These include: The National Plan of Action for Eye Health (NPAEH) 2018-2024,the National Surgical, Obstetrics, and Anaesthesia Plan 2018-2024,the National Ear and Hearing Care Plan 2018-2024,the Health Financing Strategic Plan 2018-2024 and the Rwanda’s Emergency Medical Services Strategic Plan 2018-2024.

In addition to other existing health programs strategic plans, the above sub-strategies are meant to spur the broader implementation of HSS IV, especially for areas which have been lagging behind in terms of healthcare services delivery in Rwanda. Their dissemination is an important step to make sure that they are known to all health sector stakeholders and are maximally utilized in the planning process of all health sector stakeholders, for the next six years ahead.

The strategic plan dissemination will be attended by over 250 participants from government institutions, UN agencies, Academic institutions, International NGOs, National NGOs, Faith based organizations, Private sector and Civil society organizations.

For More Information, Contact:

Malick Kayumba

Head of Rwanda Health Communication Centre

Rwanda Biomedical Centre

Tel: 0788350035