Vaccinations and diseases outbreaks - Rwanda
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Vaccinations and diseases outbreaks
Travellers coming from endemic countries are required to have a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate. This requirement applied to most East African countries.
Although Rwanda does not require Yellow Fever vaccination for visitors coming from non-endemic countries, it is however recommended to have one. In Rwanda, routine administration of the HBV vaccination schedule for infants has been in place since 2002 and hence nationally almost all 14 year olds have received three doses of the HBV vaccine (~97% within a given year). However, it is essential to limit transmission for the adult population at risk that did not receive the HBV vaccine at a young age through the planned nationwide vaccination campaign(in 2016).
Where to get your vaccination in Rwanda
Yellow Fever vaccines are available at the Rwanda Vaccine Preventable Disease Division main office in Gikondo.
You can schedule a yellow fever vaccination on-line using the Irembo platform.
Social services in Rwanda
The Rwanda National Police (RNP) has been at the forefront in the fight against GBV and child abuse. Many awareness campaigns are frequently organized by the Rwanda National Police in partnership with the Ministries of Family and Gender Promotion, Health and Justice to further loop the general public to prevent the vice.
Rwandans have been called upon to stand up against gender based violence and child abuse which are still among the common crimes committed in communities.
Hotlines to call on in a case of:
Emergency: 112
Abuse by police officer: 3511
Gender based violence: 3512:
Child help line: 116:
Anti-corruption: 997
2. Health
According to Article 41 of the Rwanda Constitution ,amended in 2015, health is a Human Right.
“All citizens have rights and duties relating to health. The State has the duty of mobilizing the population for activities aimed at promoting good health and to assist in the implementation of these activities. All citizens have the right of equal access to public services in accordance with their competence and abilities.”
Contacts
Ministry of Health
KN 3 Rd, Kigali
info@moh.gov.rw
Rwanda Biomedical Center 114/1110
In case of emergency
SAMU/Ambulances 912