Through practical training programs, including Helping Mothers Survive (HMS) and Helping Babies Survive (HBS), Health Builders supports front-line maternal health workers, including midwives and nurses across Rwanda,  strengthening their skills to perform the most life-saving care procedures. 

In Rwamagana District, obstetrical ultrasound services are no longer a privilege, but a core component of antenatal care for every pregnant woman. But this wasn’t always the case.  Zainabu’s experience reminds us that access to quality maternal health services is not optional. It is lifesaving.

Across Rwanda, women are at the heart of healthcare delivery, from community health workers supporting families in villages to nurses, midwives, and health facility staff providing essential, life-saving services. Their leadership is not only vital but also transformative. 

Mwulire Health Center improves access to quality care for community members in Rwamagana District.

As a part of Heroes Day in Rwanda, Health Builders proudly honors the dedicated Community Health Workers (CHWs) who serve as the foundation of the Rwandan healthcare system. These volunteers, elected by their communities, walk miles each day to deliver essential health services to families in even the most remote areas.

In early December 2025, we organized an important training in MUSANZE District focused on integrating mental health care in the management of people with chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs). See how health workers learned to better support those patients who often face both physical and emotional challenges.

2025 was an extraordinary year, so we’re counting down our Top 10 Achievements as we look forward to 2026.

After nearly four decades and serving over 60,000 residents, the Muyumbu Health Center is being renovated to meet the growing need of the surrounding communities and become a fully-equipped medical facility.

Thousands of people have already benefitted from access to live-saving screenings provided by Health Builder’s new CARDIO4Rwanda program. See how this project is raising awareness and testing for high blood pressure, diabetes, and more.

Every year on November 14th, the world comes together to raise awareness about diabetes — a condition affecting more than 500 million people globally. Today, we’re raising awareness about the challenges of fighting this disease.

Our 2025 Annual Report, recaps a successful year of increasing access to high-quality health care in Rwanda. This report describes the life-saving work done during the 2024-2025 fiscal year

Doctors and nurses in Rwanda are now better equipped to fight heart disease thanks to a hands-on training program led by Health Builders. With rising rates of conditions like hypertension and diabetes, this initiative is helping local hospitals catch problems early and save more lives. Discover how this impactful program is changing healthcare from the inside out.

As Rwanda continues to modernize its health system, tackling the rising burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), has become a national priority. Here’s how we’re addressing the issue with the help of our partners.

Mukamugema Desange was one of eight women who arrived at Bigogwe Health Center to deliver their babies. Despite the late hour and number of patients, the two nurses on duty attended to each woman with efficiency and care.

Ten years ago, giving birth in Bigogwe, a rural area in Rwanda’s western province, Nyabihu District was filled with uncertainty. Now, Bigogwe Health Center welcomes an average of 215 deliveries each month. The staff has grown and so has the facility’s the reputation for quality care.

The new EMR (electronic medical records) system is transforming service delivery, making it faster, more accurate, and more secure in rural Rwanda.

Venantie Uwimana, a 34-year-old mother from Rulindo District, welcomed her fourth child into the world at Nkanga Second Generation Health Post in May 2025. But this birth was different, in a very good way.

In June 2025, the Health Builders Board of Directors, led by Board Chair Nancy Raynolds, embarked on a multi-site field visit to observe the impact of our work and engage directly with health workers, local leaders, and communities in rural Rwanda.

On May 29th, Health Builders, in partnership with the Rwanda Biomedical Center and with funding from Novartis, officially introduced the Cardio-Rwanda Project in Bugesera District. This three-year initiative aims to improve prevention, early detection, and management of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) across Bugesera, Rwamagana, and Kicukiro.

On 28^th May 2025, The Health Builders team witnessed first-hand the early progress of our Community Health Programme, designed to address hidden cardiovascular disease in underserved communities.