Arlette UMUTONI

Medical student | Passionate about improving lives through compassionate care | Advocate for health equity | Join me on this incredible journey! #FutureDoctor

[Rwanda Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps @MalariaNTDcorps]

Umupira w'amaguru ni igikorwa gihuriramo abantu benshi bikagaragara neza iyo uri gukora ubukangurambaga.
Mubukangurambaga twakoze abarenga 300 bashyigikiraga ikipe zabo bungukira hamwe nuburyo bakwirinda inzoka zo munda na bilariziyoze bimakaza kugira isuku Aho batuye
@Knooliet

[Rwanda Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps @MalariaNTDcorps]

Muri ubu bukangurambaga abana bakanguriwe kwirinda kwituma kugasozi ahubwo bagakoresha ubwiherero bwujuje ibisabwa bunafite 'kandagira ukarabe'.

Babwiwe Kandi ko bakwiye kwambara inkweto igihe cyose ndetse bakirinda koga mumazi yo mubishanga.
#TwirindeInzokaZoMunda

[Joseph Nkurunziza Ryarasa @JosephRyarasa]

Training more Doctors, but can we retain them?

One of our staff members recently brought a medical certificate requesting medical leave. When i looked at it, i noticed that the registration number of the doctor who had attended to the staff member was above 5,370. This suggests that the Rwanda Medical and Dental Council has registered more than 5,300 doctors over time, including those who are practising, those in administration and others who may no longer be practising.

Rwanda’s life expectancy has increased to almost 70 years. This means that we need to invest seriously in family medicine. In countries such as Italy, where there is an older population, they have developed a strong system of family doctors. Rwanda already has a well-organised healthcare system, but we can strengthen it further.

According to recent official statistics, Rwanda has about 1,700 health posts, 500 health centres, 42 district hospitals and five national referral hospitals. We could have at least four nurses at every health post at the cell level. They could screen patients, attend to simple emergencies coming from households and refer complicated cases.

Why can’t we have at least one doctor at every health centre, supported by a well functioning laboratory? Health centres should be able to screen for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension and cancer, as well as infectious diseases.

Every district hospital could have at least 12 general doctors to cover day shifts, night shifts and weekends properly. These hospitals should also provide staff quarters. Some district hospitals do not have houses for doctors, yet we expect them to remain close to the hospital and respond to emergencies.

Referral and provincial hospitals need specialists and senior consultants. If we do not have enough consultants among those registered, we can recruit experienced experts from elsewhere in Africa while training our own.

One of our former classmates recently celebrated his 50th birthday. Five colleagues joined him, and all of them now work in Western countries and they are specialists . I asked one of them, “Man, why don’t you come back and serve Rwanda?” He replied, “Man, the maths was not adding up, and the working environment was costing me mentally.”

In 2017 , i attended one of the HIV conference in Pretoria, i visited rural South Africa almost 500km from Pretoria and met doctors from East Africa. I asked them why is it that back home you don’t want to be posted in rural areas ? They told me: “We have internet here, staff houses, transport, warm water, and our children can attend school.”That spoke volumes.

We may not lack medical professionals as much as we lack strong retention strategies. Through Human Resources for Health and now 4x4, we are training more doctors but without proper retention, we may be training them for countries that have mastered the mathematics of keeping them. Those who understand will understand. Enjoy your Sunday !!

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

Kigali is calling!

#GWEC2026 brings together global voices to advance wellness, equity, and mental health through collaboration, innovation, and local action.

A powerful space for dialogue, learning, and real impact—don’t miss it.

Register now: https://t.co/zo7PZe4Mtb

[Rwanda Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps @MalariaNTDcorps]

Of course, a launch this big deserves a moment of pure joy, so yes, we cut the cake!🎂
A symbol of our fresh start,our unity, and the huge energy we’re bringing into the fight against malaria and NTDs.
The vibes were high,the excitement was real, and the Youth Corps were engaged.

[YEAMG PROJECT @YEAMG_MEDSAR]

Yesterday in YEAMG Project Phase 2, we held aworkshop with mentors and teachers from our partner schools in Kigali! 📍
The focus was on addressing GBV, strengthening school health clubs, and promoting sustainable prevention methods.

Empowered teachers = empowered students! 💛

[Rwanda Malaria and NTDs Youth Corps @MalariaNTDcorps]

Welcome to the Rwanda Malaria & NTDs Youth Corps, a movement of passionate young leaders driving innovation, advocacy, and community action. Guided by RBC and ALMA, we stand united to create a healthier, malaria- and NTD-free Rwanda. #TogetherWeLeadcChange. 
#ENDMalaria

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

Nothing was more amazing than @HuyeDistrict 📍
From health centers, schools and markets, everything ran with excellence—thanks @WHORwanda and the active involvement of district officials.

The HIV/HCV/HBV services at Rango Market stood out as a real breakthrough.
#TuvuyeHuye

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

Huge thanks to @rbarwanda for the incredible coverage across all districts (community outreaches) to the conference at @IrcadAfrica .
By helping us spread the message, you played a key role in making our mission a reality and we reached many hearts across Rwanda.
#MEDSARDay25

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

From 12-14th Aôut, with @AfriYAN_Rwanda and other CSOs,Discussed how insensitive questions can retraumatize GBV survivors, the role of consent,& the risks of tech-facilitated GBV. Emphasized that reporting is an act of care,& , valuing dignity,& building supportive communities

[WHO Rwanda @WHORwanda]

This week, @WHORwanda & @medsar_rwanda are in @BureraDistrict on a joint effort in screening community members for #malnutrition, #NCDs & #HIV, and provision of family planning services, health education & counselling to end teenage pregnancy. #KangukaUmenye #HealthForAll

[MEDSAR_IFMSA @medsar_ifmsa]

MEDSAR President and #ARM2023Kigali Chairperson started by giving a warm welcome the guest honor, distinguished guest and every country.

“We are the fore front of digital revolutions, and it is in our power to enhance the digital world in health.
#RwandafulExperience

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

Yesterday’s evening, We have officially kicked off the Pre - Africa Regional Meeting 2023 Workshops at Lapalisse Club Hotel/Nyamata. From these capacity building workshops, the participants will become the @IFMSA trainers.
#ARM23Kigali

[MEDSAR RWANDA @medsar_rwanda]

Later Today, the organizing Committee of the @IFMSA @arm2023kigali had a last visit at Lapalisse Club Hotel/Nyamata which will host the whole sessions of the 19th IFMSA Africa Regional Meeting from 6th to 12th December 2023! We are prepared to host you all.🤗
#ARM23Kigali

[AfriYAN Rwanda @AfriYAN_Rwanda]

In order to enforce the upcoming #16DaysofActivism against Gender Based Violence, this afternoon, AfriYAN Rwanda conducted training for @medsar_rwanda @HuyeDistrict regarding understanding GBV, the causes and their impacts on GBV, as well as the phases of its prevention.

[Arlette UMUTONI @UmutoniArlette]

@INCATEurope @MethodeYusufu @MethodeYusufu your dedication to fight AMR has been realized and we as youth will join you to make this global burden go away! I hope everyone have realized your effort to fight this. @INCATEurope @ResResistance @ICARS_global @WHO @WHORwanda @HealthTechReach

[Methode Ya @MethodeYusufu]

ONE HEALH APPROACH plays a key role to tackle AMR, As a youth I pledge to fight against AMR, starting from myself to my colleague and scaling to the entire community.
Youth make above 60% of African population, so our voices matters.
#TogetherAgainstAMR
#WAAW2023
@ResResistance

[Methode Ya @MethodeYusufu]

This is added to my To do list.
This is an opportunity to contribute to knowledge through research.
@RulisaS @mrc_rwanda @MRC_Uganda @ughe_org @resear

[Arlette UMUTONI @UmutoniArlette]

#NewProfilePic

[Emmanuel BIZIMANA, MD @Biz_emmy]

#PeerLearningProgram has been fruitful in different aspects.

Thank you @MethodeYusufu and @ArletteUmutoni and others who supported this learning session.