Environmental health

Our Programmes
& Initiatives

11 key intervention areas driving environmental health across every district in Rwanda - from infection prevention to community engagement.

All Programmes
11 initiatives
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)
01

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC)

REHO delivers IPC training, builds capacity in facilities, and provides resources to ensure safe practices that protect patients and healthcare workers.

Community Health
02

Community Health

Our community health initiatives focus on building local capacity, promoting health education, and establishing sustainable health systems at the grassroots level.

Occupational Health and Safety
03

Occupational Health and Safety

REHO promotes workplace safety through training, assessments, and policy advocacy to ensure healthy and safe working environments across all sectors.

Disaster and Epidemic/Outbreak Preparedness and Response
04

Disaster and Epidemic/Outbreak Preparedness and Response

We develop comprehensive response plans, train rapid-response teams, and coordinate emergency preparedness to handle natural disasters and disease outbreaks effectively.

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
05

Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)

Our WASH initiatives install protected water sources, construct latrines, and run hygiene education campaigns to prevent disease and improve quality of life.

Waste Management and Vector Control
06

Waste Management and Vector Control

REHO organizes waste collection systems and vector control campaigns to reduce disease transmission from mosquitoes, rodents and other pests.

Environmental Health Surveillance
07

Environmental Health Surveillance

We collect and analyze data on environmental and public health risks, enabling rapid detection and response to outbreaks or contamination events.

Environmental Health Impact Assessments and Audits
08

Environmental Health Impact Assessments and Audits

REHO performs assessments and audits to ensure development projects comply with environmental standards and minimize harm to public health.

Air Pollution Control
09

Air Pollution Control

Our air quality initiatives monitor pollution, promote cleaner technologies, and support regulations to protect respiratory health.

One Health
10

One Health

REHO promotes the One Health approach, recognizing the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health for comprehensive disease prevention.

Risk Communication and Community Engagement
11

Risk Communication and Community Engagement

Through targeted messaging and participatory activities we keep communities informed about risks and empower them to act.

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a Healthier Rwanda

Support our programmes and help build sustainable environmental health systems that protect every community in Rwanda - from Kigali to the furthest districts.