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Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>The government is considering setting up health posts in schools to improve access to healthcare, particularly to address injuries and other medical needs of children.<\/p>\n

The Minister of Health, Dr Sabin Nsanzimana, made said this on Thursday, March 19, while appearing before the parliamentary Committee on Governance and Gender Affairs.<\/p>\n

He was responding to concerns raised in the 2024\/2025 report by the Rwanda Governance Board on health service delivery.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want schools to have health posts. Some have infirmaries, but they lack qualified health professionals to run them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nsanzimana noted that some boarding schools host large numbers of students who face various health risks.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn some schools, there are about 1000 children. They are exposed to injuries, communicable and non-communicable diseases, as well as mental health issues. They are also at different stages of growth and development,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that the government is looking to introduce a mental health care package in schools as part of efforts to address psychological challenges.<\/p>\n

The minister also suggested extending basic health services to other public spaces.<\/p>\n

\u201cPublic places such as bus stations should also have at least a small clinic so that people who get injured can receive immediate care,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Nsanzimana said ongoing efforts to train more health professionals will support the initiative, citing the Associate Nursing Programme, which is expected to produce about 3,000 new nurses by 2028.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe need to train more so that even the private sector can employ them,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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