The Senate has launched a comprehensive field visit across all districts and the City of Kigali to assess progress in enhancing health post functionality.
Scheduled from January 21 to January 30, 2025, the initiative will involve the full participation of all Senators.
This outreach aims to evaluate efforts in promoting health posts, focusing on their accessibility to the population, the quality of health services provided, and the extent to which these services effectively meet the needs of citizens.
The visit will also examine the roles played by local governments, communities, and partners in advancing health post initiatives. Furthermore, it seeks to identify challenges in developing these facilities and explore strategies to address them.
The field visits follow a key meeting between the Senators and the Minister of Health held on January 16, 2025.
During the meeting, discussions centered on the implementation of the national health policy, government initiatives to promote health posts, and the challenges and measures being implemented to overcome them.
Commenting on the initiative, the President of the Senate, Honorable Dr. François Xavier Kalinda, stated “The Senate commends the Government of Rwanda’s efforts to promote health posts and improve access to health services for all citizens. However, significant challenges continue to affect the operational effectiveness of these health posts. This is why we are conducting this activity—to evaluate the current situation and provide actionable recommendations.”
During the visits, Senators will assess at least 60 health posts, engage with local communities near these facilities, and hold discussions with local government leaders, including those overseeing health services and community health programs.
This initiative underscores the Senate’s commitment to ensuring equitable access to quality health services and supporting the ongoing development of Rwanda’s healthcare system.