Sante et pauvrete au Rwanda : Reconstruire et reformer les services de sante dans la perspective des objectifs du millenaire pour le développement (OMD) (French)

The health indicators of Rwanda outline a health situation that is one of the worst in Sub- Saharan Africa and which, by far, reflect the consequences of the genocide and war in 1994. Notwithstanding the rebuilding of the health sector, and the drastic... See More + The health indicators of Rwanda outline a health situation that is one of the worst in Sub- Saharan Africa and which, by far, reflect the consequences of the genocide and war in 1994. Notwithstanding the rebuilding of the health sector, and the drastic decline of infant and maternal mortality rates, Rwanda still has not sector improvement remains affected by the considerable loss of life suffered under these two catastrophes. This report analyzes the health sector of Rwanda and identifies weaknesses and challenges the country will face while trying to reach the Millennium Development Objectives (MDGs). In order to rapidly improve its health sector, Rwanda must not only pay particular attention to renovating health infrastructures, but also to rebuilding its human resource base in order to expand health coverage to the most disadvantaged populations and regions. While it contributes to the preparation and implementation of the poverty reduction strategy paper (PRSP), this analysis also provides a basis for preparing policy documents based on hard data. Debt cancellation under the Highly Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) initiative and the alignment of health policies with the Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP) present opportunities to better address challenges in health sector financing and to help improve efficiency and equity.  See Less -