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.

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.

Before Nkanga Health Post opened, community members had to travel 10 to 15 kilometers to access healthcare services at the nearest health centers. Now, the facility receives 325 consultations per month!

Earlier this fall, Health Builders launched a five-day training for 50 health care staff from Nyabihu health facilities on the new Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Health Builders is pioneering the use of digital tools to improve quality of care.

Our long-standing partnerships with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Global Health Corps are shaping the future of health care in rural Rwanda.

Community Health Workers (CHWs) are a critical part of Rwanda's approach to health care delivery. Being closer to the community, CHWs perform an essential role in reducing maternal and child mortality in rural Rwanda.

Despite the COVID-19 restrictions, Health Builders staff continues our work to support health centers in rural Rwanda in a number of ways. At the end of November, Health Builders hosted a training to improve infection prevention and control practices for 16 health centers in northwestern Rwanda.