Rwanda’s Ministry of Health (MINISANTE) has hosted 35 health data experts from seven African countries for a two-week knowledge-sharing programme aimed at strengthening health intelligence systems across the continent.
The training, organized through Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Centre (NHIC) in partnership with the Health Intelligence Center for Africa (HICA), focuses on improving countries’ ability to use advanced data systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and evidence-based decision-making in healthcare.
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NHIC Strengthens Data-Driven Healthcare
Established in April 2025, the National Health Intelligence Centre (NHIC) is responsible for integrating and analyzing health information in real time to support better healthcare planning and decision-making.
The centre consolidates data from community health workers, health centres, district hospitals, and referral hospitals, enabling health officials to monitor disease trends, detect outbreaks early, manage resources efficiently, and improve healthcare services.
NHIC Director General Dr. Eric Remera said the centre has transformed how Rwanda manages health information.
he said: “Previously, collecting and combining health data was difficult because systems were not connected. Today, we can access daily information on diseases and deaths instead of waiting for annual reports.”
Artificial Intelligence Enhances Healthcare
NHIC has also introduced AI-powered solutions, including virtual healthcare services that help doctors identify patients at risk and connect them with medical support before their conditions worsen.
During the programme, participants explored Rwanda’s digital health innovations, including emergency ambulance tracking systems and the integration of community health data with information from health facilities.
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Regional Knowledge Exchange
Masoud Mohamed, a health information specialist from Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health, said Ethiopia has made significant investments in improving health data quality and digital systems but continues to face challenges because of the size of its healthcare network and infrastructure demands.
Rwanda’s Minister of Health, Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana, emphasized that reliable health information is critical to effective healthcare delivery, noting that technology enables the country to monitor disease patterns, respond to health challenges, and make informed decisions.
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Experts from Seven African Countries
The knowledge-sharing programme brought together health experts from Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Zambia, reinforcing regional collaboration in building stronger health intelligence systems across Africa.
