A doctor from the Chinese medical team in Rwanda gives a demonstration to local doctors on how to treat patients at Masaka Hospital in Kigali, Rwanda. PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE 26TH CHINESE MEDICAL TEAM IN RWANDA
Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills", Rwanda's mountainous terrain shapes daily life for many citizens, who often walk long distances along steep roads that can take a lasting toll on joints, muscles, and overall physical well-being.
This lived reality drives patient demand at Masaka Hospital, one of Rwanda's key referral facilities serving nearly 700,000 people across four districts surrounding Kigali and beyond.
Built between 2009 and 2011 with a grant from the Chinese government, the hospital has now evolved into a regional referral center combining local healthcare delivery with international medical cooperation.
According to Jean Damascene Hanyurwimfura, director general of Masaka Hospital, the transformation has been significantly reinforced through cooperation with the Chinese medical team.
