165 Rwf Billion Set to Be Invested in the Modernization of Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching Hospital
Government of Rwanda is set to launch an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and expanding Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching Hospital, with plans to equip it with advanced medical infrastructure, modern technology, and increased patient capacity in order to astrengthens healthcare services in Rwanda especially Northern province.
The project, valued at Rwf 165 billion, includes a Rwf 97 billion loan financed by the French Development Agency (AFD). The investment is expected to transform the hospital into a modern medical facility capable of delivering specialized and high-quality healthcare services.
Among the planned infrastructures is a multi-story maternity and pediatric complex that will accommodate 220 beds and feature state-of-the-art medical equipment designed to improve maternal and child healthcare services.
The expansion will also include a modern surgical unit with 12 operating theatres, a dedicated maternity department with four delivery rooms, and specialized intensive care sections for both adults and children requiring critical care.
Once completed, Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching Hospital will increase its bed capacity from the current 320 to 550 beds, a move expected to reduce overcrowding and minimize long-distance referrals for patients seeking advanced treatment.
The upgraded hospital will further include diagnostic wards with 130 beds dedicated to general patients and individuals requiring mental health services, strengthening access to specialized care in the region.
Preparatory activities for the construction are already underway, with 12 hospital services temporarily relocated to different facilities across Musanze City. These include the hospital administration, physiotherapy, internal medicine, non-communicable diseases services, and pediatric care departments.
The relocation was followed by demolition works to pave the way for the construction of the new modern facilities.
The project will also focus on strengthening the skills of healthcare workers, particularly those involved in emergency medicine, intensive care, and maternal healthcare, with support from AFD.
Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching Hospital has remained one of the key healthcare institutions serving Rwanda’s Northern province and has been operational for 87 years, a legacy that has prompted the need for a major transformation aligned with modern healthcare standards.
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