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Dual Clinical Practice Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The overall objective of this policy is to increase the access to quality health services provided in the public health facilities and retain highly skilled health professionals (medical doctors and dental surgeons) in the public sector.
Rwanda • 2020 • Health
Law N° 17/2019 Of 10/08/2019 Relating to the Prohibition of Manufacturing, Importation, Use and Sale of Plastic Carry Bags and Single-Use Plastic Items
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Rwanda • 2019 • Health
10-Year Government Program: National Strategy For Health Professions Development 2020–2030
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The overall goal of the National Strategy for Health Professions Development (2030) is to contribute to a substantial increase in the availability and coverage of high-quality services across Rwanda by improving the availability of a qualified, competent and equitably distributed health workforce.
Rwanda • 2020 • Health
Law amending Law n°03/2015 of 02/03/2015 governing the organisation of community-based health insurance scheme; Law relating to the protection of the child; and Law determining the organisation and functioning of faith-based organisations
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
It amends Article 5 of Law n° 03/2015 of 02/03/2015 governing the organization of the community based health insurance scheme; determines special rights of the child, subject to other rights provided for him/her by other law; and determines organisation and functioning of faith-based organisations.
Rwanda • 2015 • Health
Ministerial Order N°01 Of 17/05/2012 Determining Modalities of Establishing and Functioning of Occupational Health and Safety Committees
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
This Order determines modalities of establishing and functioning of occupational health and safety committees.
Rwanda • 2012 • Health
Prime Minister’s Order N° 105/03 of 30/09/2020 Related to the Community-Based Health Insurance Scheme Contributions
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
This Order determines contributors to the community-based health insurance scheme, amounts of their contributions and modalities for their payment.
Rwanda • 2020 • Health
Order on Fees for Registration of Pharmaceutical Products, Medical Devices, and Other Related Services.
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The ministerial order clearly determines and highlights al necessary fees related to registration of pharmeceutical products, medical devices, and other related services. It categorises the fees by services provided. All prior provisions contrary to this order are subsequently repealed.
Rwanda • 2017 • Health
Law Establishing the Rwanda Food and Medicines Authority
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The law establishes the Rwanda food and medicines authority (RFMA). It determines its mission, organization, and functioning. The authority enjoys financial and administrative autonomy, as well as legal personality. The RFMA is charged with quality control and standardisation with regards to food and pharmaceutical products.
Rwanda • 2013 • Health
Instructions on Hygiene in the City of Kigali
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
“Highlights of the instructions of the city of kigali council relating to hygiene in the city. The instructions seek to; Promote hygiene and sanitation in the City
of Kigali, set up fundamental principles relating to hygiene protection in all ways, promote social welfare of the population of the City of Kigali taking into account the promotion of hygiene and prevention of diseases caused by poor hygiene, and sensitise the residents of the City of Kigali on hygiene-based sustainable development”.
Rwanda • 2016 • Health
Law Establishing Rwanda Food and Drugs Authority
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The law establishes the Rwanda food and drugs authority, and determines its mission, organization, and functioning. The law regulates among others; human and veterinary drugs and vaccines, herbal medicines, medicated cosmetics, tobacco and tobacco products, and laboratory and cleaning chemicals and pesticides.
Rwanda • 2018 • Health
National Nutrition Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Nutrition is a key element enshrined in the Millennium Development Goals of the UN. The events of the 90s left Rwandans in a poor nutritional situation. Various government interventions like the community based nutritional scheme has done little to alleviate the dire situation. Issues of maternal and child malnutrition are still rampant and consequently contributing significantly to the high morbidity and mortality rate in Rwanda. This policy highlights government’s renewed vigor towards holistically tackling the issue of malnutrition through the enactment of effective guiding principles, strategies, and implementation guidelines for effective nutrition interventions.
Rwanda • 2007 • Health
Roadmap for Further Development of the Rwanda Health Sector Wide Approach (SWAP)
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
“This Roadmap plan discusses the current stage in the SWAp development process and gives short term and medium term recommendations for further steps towards a full SWAp. The government, through its ministry of health’s objective to grow towards an environment in the health sector of “One plan, one budget, one report” illustrates the felt need for harmonisation and alignment, so that jointly used systems lead to strengthened ministry leadership, increased effectiveness, efficiency, as well as transparency / mutual accountability. The purpose of this roadmap is not to replace HSSP framework and ongoing reforms. The adopted roadmap focuses specifically on actions towards enhancing a SWAp environment”.
Rwanda • 2010 • Health
Non Communicable Diseases (NCDs) Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Cancers, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, injuries and disabilities, oral, eye, and kidney diseases and other non-communicable diseases contribute significantly to mortality and morbidity rate. This policy will be integrated into existing health programs and will contribute towards achievement of the targets in the MDGs, EDPRS II, and the vision 2020. This policy aims to address challenges faced in combatting NCDs as they epidemiologically transition from infectious to chronic in Rwanda.
Rwanda • 2015 • Health
Health Financing Sustainability Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Mainly based on the health sector policy, this policy is also closely related with the health financing policy of 2010 which guides the sourcing of finances for health sector programs. The plan recognizes the steady progress of these policies and plans. It hopes to drive sustainability of these policies and explore new ways of financing the health sector to further drive government’s vision for universal health coverage.
Rwanda • 2015 • Health
National Human Resources for Health Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
Technological advancements have been directed at handling human resources challenges. This strategy recognizes the current gap in health sector targets with regards to health workers-inhabitants ratio. This policy document aims to provide guidelines towards planning, monitoring, and coordination of human resources in the health sector.
Rwanda • 2014 • Health
Health Sector Research Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The government of Rwanda through its ministry of health acknowledges the important role effectively conducted research plays in ensuring sustainability of knowledge-based policies and strategies. Knowledge based policies ensure maximum benefit is achieved from implementation of such policies. This policy therefore defines the scope of health sector research and the guidelines to ensure researches are carried out in coordinated manners. It provides solutions to challenges inherent in health sector research.
Rwanda • 2012 • Health
Health Sector Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Security Policy
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The need to ensure the protection of health sector information and communication is enshrined in the ICT policy. This policy aims to educate all stakeholders in the health sector on the need to ensure the process of collection, processing, and storage of health sector data are done securely. Other security issues highlighted include confidentiality, integrity, availability, and non-repudiation of data.
Rwanda • 2016 • Health
Family Planning Strategic Plan (2012-2016)
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The government of Rwanda through the Ministry of Health has identified family planning as one of its national priorities for the health sector. This is motivated by the need to achieve drastic poverty reduction and improved socioeconomic conditions. This plan recognizes the significant improvement that has been recorded in the usage of modern contraceptives by the citizenry. However, it also calls for renewed effort to ensure the EDPRS target of 70% contraceptive usage is attained by 2016. This strategic plan therefore seeks to deepen commitment levels to the importance of family planning. It places much importance on training and re-training the relevant stakeholders that will drive this goal.
Rwanda • 2012 • Health
Guidelines for Researchers Intending to Do Health Research in Rwanda
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The importance of building government policies, strategies, guidelines, and plans on detailed and well carried out research has been emphasized on by the government of Rwanda. Consequently, the ministry of health has developed this guideline to serve as a tool for researchers aiming to carry out health research in Rwanda. These guidelines seek to ensure a smooth process for researchers by clarifying the process, expectations, and benefits of doing research in Rwanda.
Rwanda • 2012 • Health
National Family Planning and Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health (FP/ASRH) Strategic Plan (2018-2024)
Ministry of Health, Rwanda
The government of Rwanda has prioritized FP and ASRH to drive its vision for poverty reduction and improved socioeconomic conditions. This plan is aligned with other important government policies including visions 2020 and 2050, EDPRS III, HSSP IV, and the SDGs. It hopes to serve as a guide, outlining strategic directions towards FP and ASRH to improve well-being. The strateguc plan highlights the renewal of the ministry’s resolve to deepen commitment levels to the importance of FP and ARSH. It specifies the need to involve men and youths to ensure greater efforts and coverage of the FP programs.
Rwanda • 2018 • Health