Historical background

Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching  Hospital is both Teaching hospital and the only district hospital in Musanze District with 15 sectors, 68 cells and 432 villages it deserves a population of 406 557. It covers 16 health Centers,1 Prison dispensary and 13 health posts. The main mission is to improve the well-being of the population and promote the health of the population in Musanze however the Hospital serves part of neighboring districts BURERA, NYABIHU, GAKENKE and NYABIHU. The population from those districts is estimated to 386,078 and covers 18 health centres from those District.

Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching  Hospitalwas built in 1939 during the colonial period. It started its activities as a public clinic from 1939 to 1964. 

In the 1980’s Ruhengeri Level Two Teaching  Hospital was recognized as the national referral hospital. Since 1999, Ruhengeri Referral Hospital was ranked as a district hospital but continue to receive transfers from others neighboring district hospital (SHYIRA DH, NEMBA DH, GISENYI DH, BUTARO DH,…).

Telephone:
+250 788865571

Email:
info@rrh.gov.rw

Address::
P.Box: 57 Musanze/Rwanda

Twitter:
@Ruhengerirefer1

VISION

To be the hospital of choice for patients and healthcare providers providing high quality services that meet international standards.

MISSION

We are committed to

  • Provide quality specialized healthcare services to the communities that were served;
  • Contribute to healthcare professional development and;
  •   Conduct operational research and ;
  • Provide technical support to other health facilities in our catchment area.
  • This will be achieved with competent and motivated staff and in collaboration with all stakeholders within available resources.

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VALUES

Client centered Service - We will always strive to meet the needs of our clients by providing best services   

Integrity - We communicate openly and honestly, build trust and conduct ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.

Teamwork - System effectiveness is built on the collective strength and cultural diversity of everyone, working with open communication and mutual respect of every individual.

Innovation - We embrace change and work to improve all we do in a fiscally responsible manner.

SCOPE OF SERVICES

Ruhengeri Referral Hospital provides, in general, the following medical care services

  • Outpatient services (ambulatory services)

  • Internal medicine services including specialized services

  • Pediatric and Nutrition rehabilitation services

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology services

  • Neonatology services and Kangaroo mother care

  • Traumatology and Emergency services

  • Critical care services

  • General surgery

  • Orthopedic services

  • Psychiatry nursing care: General psychiatry

  • Clinical psychology: Counseling, Psychotherapy

  • Ophthalmology: General Ophthalmology, Cornea surgery

  • Pharmacy: stock and dispensing pharmacy

  • Physiotherapy and Acupuncture services

  • Oral health services including dentistry

  • Anesthesia and resuscitation services

  • Reproductive Health and Family planning

  • Social services: Internal social services

  • Isange One-stop center (IOSC)

  • Medical imaging services 

  • Laboratory services

  • Mentorship and supervision of health facilities including Health centers

 

Director General

Dr. MUHIRE Philbert

The Director General

DIRECTOR GENERAL OF RUHENGERI REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Medical Doctor and Holder of a Masters Degree in Public Health, International Health Specialization, Dr Muhire Philbert is Currently a Director General of Ruhengeri Referral Hospital since January 2019. He is a certified public health leader by University of Washington, School of Public Policy and Governance through International Program in Public Health Leadrship. He is also pursuing a Masters in Business Administration, Global Health Care Management at UCAM University in Spain.

He has served as a Director General of Rwamagana Provincial Hospital from January 2016 to December 2018. Between June 2015 and December 2016, He was leading Pediatric HIV Program in Rwanda Biomedical Centre. With extensive experience in HIV Care and treatment, He has been a National Mentor in HIV Care and treatment for four years after serving as a Medical Officer in Different District Hospitals in Rwanda.

Dr MUHIRE Philbert is a committed Health care leader and always open for constructive ideas in terms of health planning, clinical research, disease prevention, primary health care provision and High Tech in Medical care. His areas of research are predominantly Maternal Newborn and Child health and HIV.

Directors of the Units

Dr. IZABAYO Emmanuel

Director of Medical & Allied health services

Dr IZABAYO Emmanuel is the Director of Medical and Allied health services, He serves as Senior Doctor in Internal Medecine. 

MUKANGANGO Flora

Director of Administration & Finance

Flora is the Director of Administration and Finance since 2023, 

INGABIRE Clementine

Director of Nursing & Midwifery