Stronger TogetherStrategic Partnerships
HHR works hand-in-hand with the Rwandan government and key stakeholders to create sustainable change in hearing health across the nation.
Government Partnerships
Through formal agreements with key ministries, HHR ensures that hearing health is integrated into Rwanda's national health and education priorities.
Ministry of Health
5-Year MoUHHR has signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Health aimed at strengthening the ear and hearing care system in Rwanda.
Raise awareness among learners, teachers, and school communities about ear and hearing health
Train teachers in basic identification of ear and hearing problems and equip them with the skills to follow up students in need of care
Promote early identification and timely intervention for children presenting with ear infections, hearing loss, or related disorders
Strengthen the linkage between schools, health facilities, parents, and district authorities to ensure continuity of care
Ministry of Education
Education Sector MoUHHR has an MoU with the Ministry of Education to support education development in alignment with the Education Sector Strategic Plan.
Enhancing inclusive education by identifying children with hearing difficulties early and ensuring they receive the support they need
Strengthening teacher capacity to manage learners with hearing challenges
Supporting school-based programs that promote child well-being and learning success
Contributing data and evidence that inform national planning on school health and disability inclusion
Supporting the National Ear and Hearing Care Plan
Recognizing the scale of the hearing health challenge, the Rwandan government has put in place the National Ear and Hearing Care Plan (NEHCP) for 2018-2024 to prevent hearing loss and ensure early identification and treatment of preventable causes.
HHR provides strategic and technical advice to the Rwandan government on implementing the NEHCP and contributes to the improvement of affordable, high-quality ear and hearing care services.
This long-term collaboration underscores the national priority of preventing avoidable hearing loss and supporting children's healthy development.
Hearing Health & Academic Success
The partnership ensures that hearing health is recognized as a critical element of academic performance and student well-being.
By integrating hearing health into education systems, HHR and the Ministry of Education are creating an environment where every child can reach their full potential.
A Call to Action
HHR is calling on the Rwandan government, stakeholders, and partners to join its efforts to reduce the prevalence, incidence, and impact of hearing loss in the community through integrated public health approaches at the primary health care level.
Together, we can build a sustainable national program that ensures every Rwandan has access to quality ear and hearing care services.
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