Research, Innovation and Data Science

The Research, Innovation and Data Science (RIDS) Division advances health and medical research, strengthens the application and commercialisation of research findings, fosters an innovative health system, and supports the generation of knowledge and insights from increasingly large and complex data sets.

Its mission is to position Rwanda as a hub for advanced, high-quality health and medical research with cutting-edge scientific and data analysis capabilities.

It cultivates and promotes research, scientific discovery, innovation and data science in Rwanda’s health sector, with a commitment to supporting the health system to achieve health and socio-economic benefits in Rwanda and beyond.