SPPROHRW Project Implementation Progress
Data Based on SPPROHRW Report (July 31, 2025)
- Trained 1,854 Health Care Workers (HCWs) on MVD and 716 on Mpox detection and reporting
- Deployed a screening AI tool for Mpox and priority diseases at 12 Points of Entry
- Established and launched a Health Intelligence Center (HIC)
- Upgraded IMPURUZA system for electronic Event Based Surveillance reporting
- Sustained an Environmental Surveillance through wastewater surveillance at the Kigali International Airport
- Conducted supportive supervision and mentorship across all 30 districts for both mpox and MVD response and readiness activities
- Held Quarterly District Surveillance Review Meetings in all 30 districts
- Procured 615 tablets to support effective surveillance in all 515 health centers and 100 high-volume health posts
- Finalized and approved the second National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
- Initiated triangulation of disease surveillance and routine and other outbreak response vaccination data to support targeted immunization strategies
- Conducted social behavior change and community engagement in partnership with faith based CSO contributing to the awareness prevention of mpox and MVD in identified high risk districts
- Finalized the Program Document (PD) for targeted community orientation in partnership with selected civil society organizations (CSOs).
- Hired a consultant to develop a Wildlife disease surveillance strategy
- Trained 205 lab staff on Mpox biosafety, biosecurity and sample management
- Initiated procurement of assorted laboratory equipment for 16 AMR sentinel sites and 4 centers of excellence
- Conducted a capacity assessment in five district veterinary laboratories and disseminated findings
- Initiated the feasibility study for the construction of a National Reference Veterinary Laboratory (NRVL)
- Procured 4840 mpox PCR kits, 4800 MVD PCR kits, 8,250 RNA extraction kits, and 1,000 GeneXpert cartridges
- Initiated procurement of 15 vehicles, including eight refrigerated units, to ensure timely transport of clinical and environmental samples
- Initiated procurement of five (5) mini laboratories equipped with analytical testing devices to ensure the quality of veterinary medicinal products in Rwanda.
- Developed and approved requirements for a national Laboratory Information System (LIS), including modules for antimicrobial and genomic monitoring
- Initiated procurement of assorted laboratory equipment, kits and IT equipment for the University of Rwanda Veterinary School
- Trained 17 Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) in Mpox affected districts and 16 RRTs on MVD response in high-risk districts
- Trained 60,000 CHWs and 54 POE staff on EBS
- Trained 60 veterinarians on AMR stewardship
- Trained 50 university undergraduate students from the University of Rwanda (UR) on One Health approach focusing on Mpox and Marburg and other priority diseases
- Operationalized One Health electronic reporting system and initiated climate-health data integration
- Developed SOPs for Wildlife and veterinary surveillance
- Procured a field vehicle to support wildlife surveillance
- Recruited two wildlife epidemiologists and a biostatistician to support wildlife surveillance
- Updated national training modules for AMR surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship for both animal and health sectors
