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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Every lab test conducted, every disease tracked, every outbreak contained\u2014it all begins with people. Rwanda is investing in strengthening its workforce to ensure resilience across both human and animal health sectors. This is not just about numbers\u2014it\u2019s about skills, coordination, and shared purpose. This strategy builds human capacity to ensure Rwanda\u2019s health system is prepared for any potential emerging health threats.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1142″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” gap=”5″ css=”.vc_custom_1750854207660{margin-top: 30px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;background-color: #F0F0F0 !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

Why Health Workforce Development Matters<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Because Preparedness Starts with People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Technology and infrastructure matter\u2014but without the right people in place, even the best systems fall short. Developing a skilled and flexible health workforce means Rwanda can detect disease faster, deploy quicker, and save more lives. From rural surveillance teams to national lab networks, every role matters. And in a world where threats can emerge from animals, people, or the environment, Rwanda\u2019s commitment to the One Health<\/strong> approach ensures professionals are trained to work across sectors\u2014together.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″]

Objective<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=””]Build a skilled workforce capable of effectively detecting, responding to, and mitigating public health threats under a One Health approach.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery interval=”3″ images=”1253,1252″ img_size=”large” css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]

Key Strategic Interventions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_tour style=”modern” color=”sky” active_section=”1″][vc_tta_section i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-angle-double-right” add_icon=”true” title=”Training of Surge Teams” tab_id=”1750854367124-e0c86695-65c1″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
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  • Establish and equip multidisciplinary response teams for rapid deployment during outbreaks.<\/li>\n
  • Conduct scenario-based training and simulation exercises to strengthen crisis readiness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    • Scale up enrollment in Field Epidemiology Training Programs (FETPs) and Global Laboratory Leadership Programs (GLLP).<\/li>\n
    • Emphasize applied learning in outbreak detection, surveillance, data interpretation, and leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      • Facilitate joint field training involving professionals from human, animal, and environmental health.<\/li>\n
      • Promote inter-professional collaboration through shared modules and joint response evaluations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Develop and implement new postgraduate curricula for veterinary medicine focused on zoonotic disease control and public health.<\/li>\n
        • Support mentorship pathways and academic exchange initiatives to attract and retain skilled veterinary professionals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          • Institutionalize in-service education, refresher courses, and peer-to-peer learning platforms.<\/li>\n
          • Utilize digital and blended learning to expand access and adaptability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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            Targeted Performance Indicators<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”1102″ img_size=”large” alignment=”right” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n
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            • Improved JEE Technical Indicators:<\/strong>\n
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              • Workforce Capacity & Development<\/em>: D.3.1 \u2013 D.3.4<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
              • Improved PVS Evaluation Indicators:<\/strong>\n
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                • Veterinary workforce sustainability & competencies<\/em>: PVS I-2, I-3<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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