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Active in Rwanda · Est. 2025 · Advancing Evidence-Based Health

Healthy
Communities.

Empowered Futures.

Ramba Health Initiative is a multidisciplinary organization uniting physicians, public health professionals, community engagement specialists, and other experts, using a holistic approach to empower communities and improve community health outcomes. The initiative designs and implements evidence-based, data-driven, and sustainable community-centered interventions tailored to the local context and informed by epidemiological data and population health needs.

Ramba Health Initiative leverages digital health solutions, innovative data systems, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to strengthen disease surveillance, enhance health education, and support data-driven decision-making for more effective and equitable health interventions. The organization also aligns its programs with Rwanda's national development and health priorities, including the Second National Strategy for Transformation and the Health Sector Strategic Plan V.

Explore Our Work Digital Health & AI
HSSP-V & NST2 Aligned
Evidence-Based
Community-Centered
AI & Data-Driven
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Health Focus Areas
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Active Programs
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Adults to be screened (Community Health Initiative)
Disease Prevention & Early Detection
Maternal & Child Health
AI-Assisted Health Surveillance
Community Empowerment
Digital Health & Data Innovation
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Focus Priorities
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Adults to be Screened
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CHWs to be Trained
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Umuganda Sites
Our Collaborative Network & Strategic Partners
Ramba Health team
Multidisciplinary
Physicians · Public Health · Community
About Us

From Vision to Action — Rooted in Rwanda

Ramba Health Initiative is a multidisciplinary organization uniting physicians, public health professionals, community engagement specialists, and other experts, using a holistic approach to empower communities and improve community health outcomes. The initiative designs and implements evidence-based, data-driven, and sustainable community-centered interventions tailored to the local context and informed by epidemiological data and population health needs.

The initiative leverages digital health solutions, innovative data systems, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence to strengthen disease surveillance, enhance health education, and support data-driven decision-making for more effective and equitable health interventions. Programs are aligned with Rwanda's national priorities including the Second National Strategy for Transformation and the Health Sector Strategic Plan V.

Community Empowerment Evidence-Based Action Holistic Wellbeing Equity & Inclusion NST2 & HSSP-V Aligned AI & Data-Driven

Founding team assembled in Kigali to establish governance and strategic roadmap.

March 2026 — Community Health Initiative Launched

Flagship NCD prevention and AI surveillance pilot initiated in Gasabo District.

2026 — Digital Health & AI Platform

Real-time community health surveillance dashboard and AI decision-support tools in active development.

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What We Do

Our Core Services

Three integrated pillars delivering holistic health transformation across Rwandan communities, aligned with national health priorities.

Research & Data
01

Research & Data Solutions

Centralized technical support for health data collection, analytics, and research. Evidence-based decision-making with robust systems and consultancy services tailored to Rwanda's health landscape.

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Digital Health & AI
02

Digital Health & AI Innovation

AI-assisted surveillance tools, real-time data platforms, clinical decision support, and digital health interventions expanding the quality and reach of health programs across Rwanda.

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Health Promotion
03

Health Promotion & Awareness

Scalable, community-centered health literacy initiatives driving sustained behavior change on disease prevention, early detection, and healthy living across all life stages.

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Community Empowerment
04

Community Empowerment

Strengthening local capacities and health-enabling environments so communities sustain and own their health gains with full agency, resilience, and long-term accountability.

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Capacity Building
05

Capacity Building & Training

Structured training programs, digital modules, and scientific coordination building the skills of frontline health workers, CHWs, and community leaders across Rwanda.

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Partnership & Grant Development

Building strategic alliances with NGOs, government ministries, and sponsors to mobilize resources and scale community health impact. Expert support for grant writing and project design.

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Innovation

Digital Health & AI Innovation

Ramba Health Initiative harnesses digital technologies and artificial intelligence to transform community health surveillance, education, research, and decision-making in Rwanda.

Technology-Driven Health Impact

AI & Digital Tools for
Healthier Communities

From real-time NCD surveillance dashboards to AI-assisted clinical decision support at community level — we embed innovation directly into Rwanda's health system infrastructure to maximise reach, efficiency, and equity.

AI-Assisted Risk Stratification
Automated cardiovascular risk scoring combining BP, glucose, BMI, age and sex at point of community screening.
Real-Time NCD Surveillance
Live community-level epidemiological dashboards at district hospital level, integrated with national DHIS2 infrastructure.
AI-Assisted Referral & Decision Support
Automated clinical action suggestions for CHWs, enabling safe and structured referral pathways from community to district hospital.
Digital Health Education & E-Learning
Online training modules, IEC digital tools, and interactive platforms supporting CHW capacity building and community health literacy.
Digital health AI

Real-Time Surveillance

Live community health dashboards connected to district hospitals and national DHIS2 for continuous NCD monitoring and early warning.

AI Decision Support

AI-powered clinical guidance for CHWs at point of screening — automated risk classification and referral recommendations for hypertension, diabetes, and obesity.

Research & M&E Analytics

Digital data capture, quality-control algorithms, and analytical pipelines supporting operational research, monitoring, and policy-relevant evidence generation.

Mobile Health Tools

Smartphone and tablet-based screening apps, CHW job aids, community IEC platforms, and digital referral notification systems for seamless field operations.

Health data research
Live Data

Health Impact Dashboard

Real-time indicators tracking our community health programs and AI-assisted interventions across Rwanda.

Health Focus Coverage
Active
NCD Prevention
82%
MNCH Programs
74%
Mental Health
58%
Digital Health
91%
Capacity Building
67%
Program Distribution
2026
68%Completion
Research
38%
Digital/AI
27%
Promotion
22%
Empower
13%
Program Reach Trends
↑ Growing
Community reach
2,400
+18%
Health workers
340
+24%
AI screenings
580
+31%
Campaigns run
18
+12%
Key Performance Indicators
Q1 2026
94%
Satisfaction
↑ +4.2%
87%
Data Accuracy
↑ +1.8%
95%
Referral Rate
Target
15
Umuganda Sites
Target
60+
CHWs Trained
Target
90%
Linkage-to-Care
Target
Health Priorities

Focus Areas We Address

Guided by Rwanda's epidemiologic data, HSSP-V, and NST2 priorities, our work targets the highest-impact health challenges facing communities today.

Communicable & Non-Communicable Disease Prevention
Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (MNCH)
Mental Health & Psychosocial Support
Digital Health & AI-Assisted Health Innovation
Health Systems Strengthening & Resilience
Frontline Health Workforce Capacity Building
Social Determinants of Health
Implementation Science & Knowledge Translation

Why Ramba Health Initiative?

A uniquely positioned multidisciplinary team delivering community health solutions grounded in evidence, local context, and cutting-edge digital innovation.

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Multidisciplinary Expertise
Clinicians, public health specialists, data scientists, and community engagement professionals working in concert toward shared goals.
2
Community-Centered by Design
Every intervention is co-designed with communities — ensuring local relevance, ownership, and long-term sustainability.
3
AI & Data-Driven Innovation
Real-time surveillance, AI-assisted risk stratification, and digital decision support embedded directly into community health operations.
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NST2 & HSSP-V Aligned
All programs aligned with Rwanda's Second National Strategy for Transformation and Health Sector Strategic Plan V priorities.
Flagship Project

Community Health Initiative

Rwanda's first AI-assisted NCD prevention and digital surveillance system embedded directly into national Umuganda community sessions — a next-generation model for sustainable community health.

· 2025

A District Hospital-Led Community-Based NCD Prevention, Digital/AI Surveillance & Linked-to-Care

Community Health Initiative embeds AI-assisted NCD screening and real-time digital surveillance into Rwanda's nationally mandated Umuganda community work sessions, delivered by trained CHWs and linked directly to district hospitals through their respective health centers in Gasabo District, Kigali.

≥2,000
Adults screened aged 18+ across 15 sites
60+
CHWs trained & RBC-certified
18mo
Program duration in Gasabo District
~200
Previously undiagnosed NCD cases expected to be identified
Total Grant Budget · 18 Months · Milestone-based disbursement
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CHW Training & Certification
60+ CHWs trained over 10–15 days on standardized NCD screening, digital data capture, AI risk stratification, and structured referral — certified by RBC.
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Umuganda Integration
NCD screening embedded into monthly Umuganda sessions — eliminating separate campaigns, dramatically reducing costs, and maximizing community reach.
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AI-Assisted Screening & Real-Time Surveillance
Blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI screening with automated AI cardiovascular risk stratification and clinical decision support, feeding a live district hospital dashboard integrated with DHIS2.
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Data Analysis & Scale-Up Planning
Policy brief to MoH/RBC, peer-reviewed manuscript, costed scale-up roadmap for national replication — supporting evidence-to-policy translation aligned with HSSP V.
Our Work

Projects Portfolio

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NCD Research
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ResearchNCDFlagship

Community Health Initiative — Gasabo District

AI-assisted NCD screening, digital surveillance, and CHW-led linkage-to-care embedded in Umuganda community sessions across 15 sites in Kigali.

Gasabo, Kigali2025–2026
ProgressActive
AI Surveillance
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DigitalAI

Real-Time NCD Surveillance Dashboard

First community-level AI-powered NCD surveillance dashboard at district hospital level, integrated with national DHIS2 infrastructure for Rwanda-wide data flows.

Rwanda-wide2026
Progress40%
Community Campaign
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CommunityPrevention

Community NCD Awareness Campaign

Large-scale health promotion targeting hypertension, diabetes, and obesity prevention across Gasabo's urban, peri-urban, and rural Umuganda community sites.

Gasabo DistrictOngoing
Progress80%
CHW Training
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CapacityCHW

Frontline CHW Training Program

Structured 10–15 day training on NCD screening protocols, digital data capture, AI-assisted risk stratification, and RBC-endorsed certification for 60+ community health workers.

Gasabo, Kigali2026
Progress55%
MNCH Research
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ResearchMNCH

Maternal Health Data System

Centralized data collection and monitoring system for maternal and child health indicators in collaboration with district hospitals and health centers.

Kigali Districts2026
Progress30%
Digital Health
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DigitalMental Health

Mental Health Digital Education Initiative

Digital-first psychosocial support and destigmatization campaign targeting youth and families using mobile health tools and community digital platforms.

Kigali + Huye2026
Progress45%
Our People

Meet the Team

A multidisciplinary team united by a shared mission to transform community health in Rwanda through evidence, innovation, and empowerment.

Dr. Amina Uwase
Dr. Amina Uwase
Executive Director & Co-Founder
Physician & public health specialist with 12+ years leading community health programs across East Africa.
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Dr. Jean-Pierre Habimana
Head of Research & Data
Epidemiologist specializing in NCD surveillance, health data systems, and evidence-based intervention design.
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Claudine Murekatete
Digital Health & AI Lead
Digital health innovator leading AI-assisted surveillance platforms, real-time dashboards, and community digital health tools.
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Eric Ndayishimiye
Community Engagement Lead
Community health specialist with deep expertise in participatory program design, CHW coordination, and Umuganda integration.
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Join our growing network of health professionals and community champions making a real difference in Rwanda's health landscape. Your skills and time can transform communities.

Community education
Professional Recognition

Certificates and formal recognition for your contributions.

Network Access

Connect with Rwanda's health professionals and international NGO partners.

Training & Development

Exclusive workshops, e-learning modules, and capacity building programs.

Community Impact

Directly contribute to measurable health outcomes in Rwanda's communities.

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Membership Plans

Join Rwanda's leading community health network. Access resources, training, and collaboration opportunities aligned with your professional goals.

Associate
Free/year
For students and early-career health professionals wanting to connect with RHI's network.
Community newsletter access
Public event invitations
RHI directory listing
Research resources library
Training certificates
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Professional
50,000 RWF/year
For active health professionals and researchers committed to advancing community health.
All Associate benefits
Full research library access
E-learning + certificates
Priority event access
Monthly expert webinars
Institutional
Custom/year
For organizations, hospitals, NGOs, and academic institutions seeking strategic partnership with RHI.
All Professional benefits
Up to 10 staff accounts
Co-branded collaboration
Dashboard access
Joint grant applications
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February 2026 RHI Editorial Team

Ramba Health Initiative Launches in Kigali with Community Health Initiative as Flagship Project

Our founding multidisciplinary team convened in February 2026 to establish governance, strategic priorities, and launched Community Health Initiative — Rwanda's first AI-assisted NCD prevention system embedded into Umuganda community sessions.

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Research
Research

NCD Burden Assessment Launched in Gasabo District

March 2026 · AI Screening Initiated

Screening
Prevention

First Umuganda Screening Session Reaches 180 Adults

March 2026 · Gasabo, Kigali

Training
Training

60 CHWs Begin RBC-Certified Training Program

March 2026 · Kigali

Community
Community

Umuganda Health Screening Reaches Peri-Urban Communities

Our CHW teams successfully conducted the first cross-sector NCD screening sessions in rural and peri-urban Gasabo sites.

March 2026
AI
Innovation

AI Risk Stratification System Deployed at Community Level

Rwanda's first AI-assisted cardiovascular risk scoring at Umuganda screening sites goes live — classifying adults as low, moderate, or high risk in real time.

March 2026
Digital
Data

NCD Surveillance Dashboard Live at Designated District Hospital

Real-time community health surveillance dashboard operational at Gasabo district hospital level, integrated with national DHIS2 infrastructure.

March 2026
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Location
Kigali, Rwanda
Hours
Monday–Friday · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CAT

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