Rwanda Health Systems Strengthening Project

Overview

The five-year (2014–2019) Rwanda Health Systems Strengthening (RHSS) Project advanced the US Government’s commitment to inclusive growth, results and accountability, and resilience and partnership along Rwanda’s journey to self-reliance. RHSS collaborated closely with the Ministry of Health, local partners, and health system leaders and managers to strengthen capacity through extensive technical support across five strategic areas: effective leadership and governance; sustainable health financing and private-sector engagement; improved quality of care; evidence-based decision making; and a mobilized, skilled workforce. 

Implemented by MSH and its partners, the project supported the implementation of Rwanda’s Health Sector Strategic Plans and contributed to Rwanda’s Vision 2020 for a health system that guarantees universal and equitable access to quality health care for all people in Rwanda.

In this webinar series, our staff share practical experiences and lessons for improving the quality of care along the continuum of health services that reach women, children, and adolescents. This webinar presents Rwanda’s national health care accreditation program, comprising standards that guide health facility staff in providing evidence-based, patient-centered care to mitigate unnecessary risks, prevent further harm to patients, and foster access to and demand for health services. The USAID-funded Rwanda Health Systems Strengthening (RHSS) Project, led by MSH, hosted the webinar in English and French. Watch the webinar in French here.

Donors & Partners

Donors

The United States Agency for International Development

Partners

Banyan Global

Jembi Health Systems

Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine

University of Rwanda School of Public Health