Rwanda: How Rwanda's New Health Intelligence Centre Could Transform Healthcare

With the help of mathematical models, medics at the Ministry of Health expect to be able to predict disease trends months ahead, thanks to the newly launched Health Intelligence Centre. The highly advanced centre, officially launched this month, employs coders, data scientists, mathematicians, and public health experts, who are working towards better monitoring of the health system as well as responding to health threats across the country. ALSO READ: Rwanda unveils real-time health monitoring hubIn addition, thanks to data-driven predictions, traditional interventions like indoor residual spraying may also soon become more targeted. For instance, rather than spraying entire areas, health workers may start to precisely focus on specific high-risk locations identified through mathematical models. Close Sign up for free AllAfrica Newsletters Get the latest in African news delivered straight to your inbox Top Headlines Rwanda Health Innovation By submitting above, you agree to our privacy policy.