In the framework of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods program, BUFMAR organized a workshop with Heads of Health Centers from Gakenke, Ngororero, and Rutsiro districts. The workshop focused on the review of detailed micro-plan aimed at supporting immunization sites and integration of primary health care services at their respective health centers. Participants were also reminded of the crucial leadership role they play within their communities for the success of the program activities.
As part of the Saving Lives and Livelihoods (SLL) initiative, an Africa-wide effort to reduce the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases, BUFMAR (Bureau des Formations Médicales Agréées du Rwanda) organized an intensive and interactive workshop that convened the Heads of Health Centers from Gakenke, Ngororero, and Rutsiro districts.
Held over multiple days, the workshop served as a critical platform for health leaders to review, validate, and enhance a comprehensive micro-plan focused on improving immunization service delivery and fostering the integration of essential primary health care (PHC) services, such as growth monitoring for children, vaccination of priority group against infectious diseases like m-pox, hepatitis, into routine operations at the facility level.
Throughout the workshop, participants engaged in detailed technical sessions and group exercises to address practical challenges in community outreach strategies, staff capacity building, and data reporting for immunization coverage.
Special emphasis was placed on identifying and reaching zero-dose children and underserved populations in remote or high-risk areas.
Moreover, the workshop underscored the strategic leadership role of health center heads not only as facility managers but also as community mobilizers and health advocates. Facilitators highlighted the importance of effective communication with community health workers (CHWs), collaboration with local government entities, and the mobilization of community members to improve demand for vaccines and PHC services.
By the end of the workshop, each health center representative had revised their micro-plan to reflect realistic targets, integrated service delivery schedules, and monitoring frameworks aligned with national health priorities. The workshop concluded with a strong call to action, reaffirming that the success of the SLL initiative heavily depends on the proactive leadership, coordination skills, and accountability of those managing frontline health services.
HC MANAGERS FROM GAKENKE DISTRICT
HC MANAGERS FROM NGORORERO DISTRICT
HEALTH CENTER MANAGERS FROM RUTSIRO DISTRICT
