INTRODUCTION
Hypertension remains a public health concern in Rwanda, contributing to a substantial portion of cardiovascular disease-related deaths [1,2]. The prevalence rate of hypertension in Rwanda has been increasing over the last decade, rising from 15,300 per 100,000 people in 2013 to 16,800 per 100,000 people in 2022 [3,4]. This further strains the health system, already burdened by infectious diseases [5]. Understanding the magnitude and distribution of hypertension-related mortality is crucial for developing targeted interventions and policies aimed at reducing premature mortality [6].
This report aims to assess the magnitude and distribution of hypertension-related mortality in Rwanda by examining mortality disparities across age groups, genders, and geographic regions.
METHODS
We reviewed all hypertension-related mortality data from the Health Management Information System (HMIS) collected in 2023.
The HMIS, based on the District Health Information Software 2 (DHIS2) platform [7],
