Rwanda  

African Region Office  
12,952,000 Population - 2024

Neighbouring Countries

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Calendar
NP
NAPHS - Rwanda Conducted

14 - 19 November 2022

NP
NAPHS - Rwanda Conducted

06 - 10 May 2019

SE
RWA - Conducted

30 - 17 October 2022

SE
RWA - Conducted

22 - 23 March 2023

SE
ETH,NGA,RWA,ZAF,UGA - Conducted

20 - 20 February 2020

SE
Rwanda - TTX

23 - 23 May 2018

SE
Rwanda - FSX

08 - 11 January 2019

SE
Rwanda - FSX

20 - 02 August 2019

SE
EGY,ETH,GHA,KEN,NGA,RWA,ZAF,UGA,ZMB - Conducted

15 - 15 February 2020

JE
Rwanda v1.2018

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No Data!

Strategic Risk Analysis and Profiling for Health Emergencies
WHO Health Emergency Dashboard
COVID-19; 2020 - Rwanda
2020
Lowest Indicators
20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

PoE.2 Effective Public Health Response at Points of Entry

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)
20 %

R.4.2 System is in place for sending and receiving health personnel during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
20 %

C.1.1 Policy, legal and normative instruments

C1.Policy, Legal and normative Instruments to implement IHR (SPAR)
20 %

C.6.2 Workforce surge during a public health event

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
20 %

P.3.1 Effective multisectoral coordination on AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

P.3.2 Surveillance of AMR

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

P.3.3 Infection prevention and control

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

P.3.4 Optimize use of antimicrobial medicines in human and animal health and agriculture

Antimicrobial Resistance (JEE)
20 %

R.5.1 Risk communication systems for unusual/unexpected events and emergencies

Risk Communication (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

R.1.1 Strategic emergency risk assessments conducted and emergency resources identified and mapped

Preparedness (JEE)
40 %

R.2.1 Emergency response coordination

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.2.4 Case management procedures are implemented for IHR relevant hazards

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
40 %

R.4.1 System is in place for sending and receiving medical countermeasures during a public health emergency

Medical Countermeasures (JEE)
40 %

C.8.2 Utiliz6ation of health services

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)
40 %

C.8.3 Continuity of essential health services (EHS)

C8.Health services provision (SPAR)
40 %

C.9.1 IPC programmes

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
40 %

C.11.2 Public health response at points of entry

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
40 %

C.15.1 Capacity and resources

C15.Radiation emergencies (SPAR)
40 %

D.2.2 Use of electronic tools

Real-Time Surveillance (JEE)
40 %

D.3.2 Reporting network and protocols in country

Reporting (JEE)
40 %

D.4.1 An up-to-date multi-sectoral workforce strategy is in place

Workforce Development (JEE)
40 %

PoE.1 Routine capacities are established at PoE

Points of Entry (PoEs) (JEE)
40 %

R.1.2 National multi-sectoral multi-hazard emergency preparedness measures, including emergency response plans, are developed

Preparedness (JEE)
60 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
60 %

CE.2 Enabling environment is in place for management of chemical Events

Chemical Events (JEE)
60 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)
60 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
60 %

D.3.1 System for efficient reporting to WHO, FAO and OIE

Reporting (JEE)
60 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)
60 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
60 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
60 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)
60 %

P.4.3 Mechanisms for responding to infectious and potential zoonotic diseases established and functional

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
60 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)
60 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
60 %

RE.2 Enabling environment in place for management of radiological and nuclear emergencies

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)
60 %

C.2.1 National IHR Focal Point functions

C2.IHR Coordination, National IHR Focal Point functions and advocacy (SPAR)
60 %

C.4.1 Specimen referral and transport system

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
60 %

C.4.2 Implementation of a laboratory biosafety and biosecurity regime

C4.Laboratory (SPAR)
60 %

C.6.1 Human resources for implementation of IHR

C6.Human resources (SPAR)
60 %

C.9.2 Health care-associated infections (HCAI) surveillance

C9.Infection prevention and control (IPC) (SPAR)
60 %

C.11.1 Core capacity requirements at all times for PoEs (airports, ports and ground crossings)

C11.Points of entry (PoEs) and border health (SPAR)
60 %

C.12.1 One Health collaborative efforts across sectors on activities to address zoonoses

C12.Zoonotic diseases (SPAR)
60 %

CE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to chemical events or emergencies

Chemical Events (JEE)
60 %

D.1.2 Specimen referral and transport system

National Laboratory System (JEE)
60 %

D.1.3 Effective national diagnostic network

National Laboratory System (JEE)
60 %

D.3.1 System for efficient reporting to WHO, FAO and OIE

Reporting (JEE)
60 %

D.4.2 Human resources are available to effectively implement IHR

Workforce Development (JEE)
60 %

D.4.3 In-service trainings are available

Workforce Development (JEE)
60 %

P.1.1 The State has assessed, adjusted and aligned its domestic legislation, policies and administrative arrangements in all

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
60 %

P.1.2 Financing is available for the implementation of IHR capacities

National Legislation, Policy and Financing (JEE)
60 %

P.2.1 A functional mechanism is established for the coordination and integration

IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy (JEE)
60 %

P.4.1 Coordinated surveillance systems in place in the animal health and public health sectors for zoonotic diseases/pathogens

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
60 %

P.4.2 Veterinary or Animal Health Workforce

Zoonotic Disease (JEE)
60 %

P.5.1 Surveillance systems in place for the detection and monitoring of foodborne diseases and food contamination

Food Safety (JEE)
60 %

P.6.1 Whole-of-government biosafety and biosecurity system in place for all sectors (including human, animal and agriculture

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
60 %

P.6.2 Biosafety and biosecurity training and practices in all relevant sectors (including human, animal and agriculture)

Biosafety and Biosecurity (JEE)
60 %

R.2.2 Emergency operations centre (EOC) capacities, procedures and plans

Emergency Response Operations (JEE)
60 %

RE.1 Mechanisms are established and functioning for detecting and responding to radiological and nuclear emergencies.

Radiation Emergencies (JEE)

68 %

Avg.score (15 capacities)
Submitted - 2023

SPAR

56%

Avg. score (19 capacities)
Latest completion - 2018

JEE

IHR Designated PoE
Ground Crossing
5
Port
0
Airport
1

7

Activities Conducted

2018 - 2023

SIMEX



No Data!

AAR


No Data!

REMAP




No Data!

IHR-PVS

4

Activities Conducted

2008 - 2019

WOAH PVS Pathway

Completed
2023

AMR Self Assessment



No Data!

MPC
Multisectoral Preparedness Coordination

Universal Health Coverage  
UHC 2030
Partner
UHC Partnership
Partner
UHC Service Coverage Index
SDg 3.8.1
57
Sustainable Development Goals  
Development assistance and vaccine coverage
SDG Target 3.b
9.60
Health workforce (Medical doctors per 10000 population)
SDG Target 3.c
1.34
Sanitation and hygiene Total Population using at least basic sanitation services (%)
SDG Target 6.2
69
Others


Conducted
2022

NAPHS


No Plan or Plan not publicly available

0

Influenza Plan


C - National AMR action plan developed.

AMR PLAN


N/A

WHO HRP

Resource Landscape
DONOR
TECHNICAL AREA SUPPORTED
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • National Laboratory System
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Chemical Events
  • Food Safety
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Immunization
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Human Resources
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Risk Communications
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Immunization
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Food Safety
  • Surveillance
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Human Resources
  • National Laboratory System
  • Chemical Events
  • Risk Communications
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • IHR Coordination, Communication and Advocacy
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Human Resources
  • Reporting
  • Surveillance
  • National Laboratory System
  • Immunization
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
  • Emergency Response Operations

0

Bilateral & Multilateral Donors

17

Technical Area Supported

0

Implemented Activities

Public Health Emergencies Preparedness
  • PIP Framework
  • UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)
  • Resolve to Save Lives

  • To establish and strengthen influenza surveillance systems, knowledge and capacities for a timely and appropriate response to pandemic influenza

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the COVID-19 pathogenic genomic sequencing initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the continent

  • To support the UK's New Variant Assessment Platform (NVAP) rollout to African Union Member States, to enhance the detection and subsequent assessment of SARS-CoV-2 variants

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to undertake a rapid mortality survey to assess the impacts from COVID-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners response to Covid-19

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop and strengthen the Africa CDC Kofi Annan Global Health Leadership Programme

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) to develop monitoring and evaluation of the Partnership to Accelerate COVID-19 Testing: Trace, Test and Track initiative

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the organisation and delivery of the Africa CDC virtual conference 'Africa's Leadership in COVID-19 Vaccine Development and Access'

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop guidance for sero-surveillance surveys

  • Support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and partners to develop and strengthen the African Volunteer Health Corps (AVoHC) for effective public health deployment for COVID-19 response

  • To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) with the development and implementation of COVID-19 guidance

  • "To support Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) in strengthening the Public Health Emergency Operation Centres (PH EOC) for effective COVID-19 response across the African Union member states. "

  • To accelerate the detection and reporting of all COVID-19 deaths and jump-start improvements in mortality data globally.
  • To provide 70 cities with technical and financial assistance to respond to COVID-19
  • "Integrated training of healthcare workers; Infection Prevention and Control monitoring and supportive supervision"
Partner Matching
  • Antimicrobial Resistance
  • Food Safety
  • Immunization
  • National Legislation, Policy and Financing
  • Zoonotic Disease
  • Biosafety and Biosecurity
  • National Laboratory System
  • Real-Time Surveillance
  • Reporting
  • Workforce Development
  • Preparedness
  • Emergency Response Operations
  • Linking Public Health and Security Authorities
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Risk Communication
  • Points of Entry (PoEs)
  • Chemical Events
  • Radiation Emergencies
  
  • GAVI, The Vaccine Alliance
AMR support activities
  • Microbiological Expertise
  • Antibiotic use, Stewardship, Clinical Guideline Development
  • Veterinary Health/Zoonoses
  • Food
  • Epidemiology/Surveillance
  • Infection Prevention
  • One Health Approach
  • Capacity Building
  • Knowledge Exchange
  • Strategic/Policy Support
  • Technical Support
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
National Veterinary Institute
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