Team Belgium played a pivotal role at the United for Health Days (U4H-2024), held on November 14-15 at the University of Rwanda’s College of Medicine and Health Sciences (UR-CMHS) in Remera. The event brought together over 4,000 healthcare professionals, students, and stakeholders from across Rwanda to engage in a dynamic exchange of ideas, research, and opportunities aimed at improving healthcare systems and fostering innovation.

Belgium’s participation, led by Enabel, the Belgian Development Agency and the Embassy of Belgium in Kigali, was aligned with their long-standing commitment to global health development. Enabel’s Lead Health Expert, Dr Nicole Curti contributed to a key discussion on the vital role of research in shaping evidence-based healthcare policies, as well as Belgium contributions in Rwanda’s health sector through the Belgium-Rwanda Cooperation Program (2024-2029), a comprehensive five-year initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare systems and improving health outcomes in Rwanda.

In addition to these contributions, Team Belgium showcased several scholarship opportunities and collaborative initiatives aimed at empowering Rwandan students and health professionals. 

The United for Health Days is an annual event that serves as a vibrant platform for students, young professionals, and key stakeholders in Rwanda’s health sector to come together for face-to-face interactions, networking, and collaboration. It is a result of an innovative collaboration between the University of Rwanda and the University College Leuven Limburg (Belgium).

Since its inception in 2022, the two-day event has become a platform for valuable exchanges on research, training, and capacity-building opportunities.