Rwanda

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health 

The Ministry of Health in Rwanda is the governmental body that works to provide and continually improve the health services of the Rwandan population through the provision of preventive, curative and rehabilitative health care thereby contributing to the reduction of poverty and enhancing of the general well-being of the population.  The MOH in Rwanda is investing in the development and training in the healthcare system, decentralizing the health system, reinforcing evidence based medicine and community participation in the management and financing of services.  One key focus of the MOH in Rwanda is the clinical care of obstetrical emergencies to decrease infant and maternal mortality rates; which is strongly aligned with TSAM. 

National Council of Nurses & Midwives

The National Council of Nurses and Midwives in Rwanda protects the public and the integrity of the nursing and midwifery professions through the regulation of education and practice in collaboration with all stakeholders and the community at large.  The NCNM sets the standards of education and practice to protect the public from harmful or unprofessional practices by ensuring that clients receive care from competent and ethically behaved nurses and midwives. The vision of the council is to create an environment where nursing and midwifery practice in Rwanda will be the safest and of the highest quality in the region and beyond.

Obstetrical & Gynecological Association

Association governing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology in Rwanda to ensure the integrity and high practicing standards of the profession.

Rwanda Association of Midwives

The vision of the Rwanda Association of Midwives (RAM) is that midwifery becomes a core and basic service in all health facilities with maternal and newborn health services and that a midwife’s care is easily accessible to all Rwandans. The mission of RAM is to provide leadership and advocacy for midwifery and promote the socio-economic wellbeing of its member. RAM represents the ‘voice’ of the profession at the decision making table, especially in legal, regulatory and service decision-making fora. The guiding principles of the RAM strategic directions for 2017–2023 are in alignment with the national guiding documents (such as the Vision 2020, EDPRS II and HSSPIII), WHO and UNFPA global midwifery strategic plan as well ICM mission.

Rwandan Society of Anesthesiologists

Anaesthesiology is the practice of medicine dedicated to the total care of the patient before, during and after surgery. Anaesthesiologists are also experts in resuscitation, pain management and intensive care.

With a network of hundreds of thousands of anaesthesiologists in over 150 countries WFSA facilitates learning and promotes the highest standards of patient care around the world.