The Ministry of Health Rwanda has announced that it is strengthening efforts to promote the use of technology, revealing that starting in June 2026, all health facilities will be using the E-Ubuzima system to help speed up service delivery.
The E-Ubuzima system will include a digital platform for storing personal health records, tracking a patient’s medical history from their first visit through all subsequent care.
This will make things easier for patients, as doctors will be able to access previous diagnoses, treatments, and medications, helping them provide more accurate and efficient care.
He said, “We are confident that by June, E-Ubuzima will be operational nationwide. There is nothing that should delay it, we have everything required.”
He added that the system will help address long queues in health facilities, as the government aims to use technology to streamline service delivery.
“I am very optimistic. If you remember how we used to queue in banks to reach the counter, now we can serve ourselves. That is what we want to achieve in healthcare as well,” He said.
He also noted that the Prime Minister had initially requested that the system be rolled out nationwide within two months, but the Ministry asked for at least one additional month.
The Prime Minister emphasized that the Government of Rwanda is strengthening partnerships to advance technology in improving healthcare service delivery.
He said, “Currently, patients can request appointments and communicate with hospitals using the E-Ubuzima system.”
So far, more than 200 small clinics and 349 health centers have already started using E-Ubuzima, helping them work faster and deliver better services to patients.
