A comprehensive quality improvement (QI) training was conducted at Remera Rukoma District Hospital from March 11-15, 2024 targeting 21 key stakeholders, including hospital heads of departments and leaders from various high-risk service areas. Facilitated by national QI facilitators and a QI advisor in USAID Tubeho project, the program aimed to enhance healthcare quality by empowering professionals with knowledge and skills in QI methodologies.

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Surgical site infections (SSIs) following cesarean sections (CS) are a significant global health concern, with varying prevalence rates across regions. At Remera Rukoma Hospital in Rwanda, the CS infection rate was 2.025% from July to December 2023, prompting a quality improvement project to reduce it to 1% by June 2024. The hospital's target of a 1% surgical site infection rate for cesarean sections aligns with World Health Organization standards, positioning it as a potential regional leader in infection control while significantly improving patient safety and maternal health outcomes.

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