Stories from Health Builders
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Raising Awareness + Improving Care = Lives Saved
With non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and hypertension being the leading cause of death globally, accounting for 70% of all deaths, Health Builders is following the lead of the Government of Rwanda to tackle the issue with a new approach.
Rugerero Health Center is Now Open!
As of June 2022, Rugerero Health Center is fulfilling its original purpose, to serve all the population of Rugerero Sector
Seven Health Centers Built In Rural Communities in Rwanda
Health Builders has built seven health centers from the ground up - with many of the paid workers being women from the local community. The health centers provide comprehensive health care to 250,000 people formerly without it.
Future Health Posts in Remote Areas of Rwanda
The 2050 Sustainable Development Goal is to provide 1,600 health posts by 2050, compared to just under 500 today.
Two Maternity Wards Built in Rural Communities in Rwanda
In Bigogwe and Busengo two maternity wards have been launched!