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2024 Annual Report Released
Our 2024 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 2023-2024 fiscal year
Midwife’s Success Story: Life-Saving Pregnancy Referral
The donated ultrasound machine at Mwulire Health Center has made an incredible difference for patients. Jeanna, a midwife at that facility shared her experience.
7 Benefits of Ultrasounds in Rural Rwanda: The Case of Ruhunda Health Center
Seven benefits of ultrasounds that demonstrate the transformative impact of ultrasounds for our clients, facility, and rural communities.
Success Story: NCD Prevention & Care
Exciting achievements and an incredible life-saving story from partnerships that increase awareness and treatment of Non-Communicable Diseases in rural Rwanda.
Action Plan Workshop in Rulindo District
In June 2024, Health Builders supported a action plan workshop hosted in Rulindo District to help health centers improve management, achieve financial stability, and secure financing.
Maternal and Child Health Week in Rwanda
Health Builder supported Maternal and Child Health week in Rwanda June 3-7 2024.
Champion Humanity Group Visits Rugerero Health Center
This visit to Rugerero Health Center was a testament to the power of community engagement, collaboration, and dedicated leadership.
Partner of the Year in Rwamagana District
Health Builders has been awarded Partner of the Year in Rwamagana District!
'My Health, My Right’ Walkathon Event
On May 5, 2024, Health Builders fellows hosted a successful Walkathon as a part of their Global Health Corps cohort project.
Taking Steps Towards Going Paperless in Primary Health Care
Health Builders is pioneering the use of digital tools to improve quality of care.
Performance Assessment Highlights
In October 2023, Health Builders shared findings from annual health center performance assessments, including exciting improvements in resource management, quality of care, and patient and staff satisfaction.
Educational Partnerships
Our long-standing partnerships with the Medical College of Wisconsin and Global Health Corps are shaping the future of health care in rural Rwanda.
Partnerships Ensuring Sustainability
Health Builders is reaching more people than ever thanks to the generosity and collaboration of our supporters and partners.
Launching the New Mwulire Health Center
On May 29, 2023, Health Builders officially launched a new health center in Mwulire, the only sector in the three districts supported by Health Builders that didn’t have a health center.
Opening 3 New Health Posts
On May 30, 2023, Health Builders officially opened three new health posts in Rulindo District to make health care more accessible to rural community members.
Midyear Metrics: Infrastructure
A snapshot of Health Builders’ impact across facilities it has constructed: 8 state-of-the-art health centers, 2 maternity wards, and 3 health posts.
Opening of Rugerero Health Center Increases Access Where it's Needed Most
The opening the Rugerero Health Center three months ago has been a welcome addition to this rural community.
A Story from the Field
A young mother in rural Rwanda recently shared with us her experience receiving care during her last pregnancy at Rurembo Health Center.
Health Builders' Board of Directors Gathers in Rwanda
For the first time in two years, the Health Builders Board of Directors and staff were finally able to meet in person.
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.