Muhammed Semakula, MSc, PhD is a Statistician and Data scientist with strong expertise in application to health
Joined July 2011
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Kuri iki Cyumweru, Minisitiri @nsanzimanasabin yitabiriye imyitozo ngarukakwezi ya Karate, yanabereyemo ubukangurambaga bw'urubyiruko bwo kurwanya ibiyobyabwenge #SoberGen.
Mu butumwa yatanze, yashimangiye ko siporo ari ubuzima bw'umubiri n'ubwo mu mutwe. Yavuze ko gukora siporo biteza imbere ubuzima muri rusange kuko bikomeza amagufa n'imikanya, bikongera imbaraga z'umubiri ndetse bikagabanya cyane kwiheba n'agahinda gakabije.
Yagize ati: 'Siporo yubaka umubiri ikanarinda ubwonko. Yubaka ukwihangana n'ikinyabupfura biba bikenewe kugira ngo bifashe abantu kugabanya inzoga cyangwa kureka burundu inzoga n'ibiyobyabwenge.'
Yasoje akangurira urubyiruko n'abakuze kugira siporo umuco, abibutsa ko kugira ubuzima burangwa no gukora siporo bigabanya cyane ibyago byo kurwara no gukenera kujya kwa muganga.
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Minister @nsanzimanasabin and Minister @MusoniPaula hosted @BillGates at Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Center (NHIC) to showcase how centralized, real-time data is transforming healthcare delivery across the country.
Since its launch, NHIC has unified national health data to shift public policy from reactive to proactive—delivering concrete impact across the entire care continuum by:
⏱️ Reducing patient wait times at health facilities;
🚑 Streamlining emergency dispatch and ambulance response times;
🛡️ Elevating disease surveillance and containment;
🎯 Optimizing targeted resource allocation.
Looking ahead, partnership with the @GatesFoundation will enable NHIC to scale its operations—expanding capabilities toward predictive health intelligence to anticipate outbreaks, issue intelligent early-warning alerts, and prevent health threats before they escalate.
By leveraging modern technologies and consolidating national health data, Rwanda continues to strengthen its ability to deliver high-quality, efficient, and responsive care for all.
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Today on 13 July 2026 @hica_africa, in collaboration with @RwandaHealth National Health Intelligence Centre (NHIC), proudly launches our inaugural South–South Knowledge & Skills Exchange Programme on Health Information Systems, hosted in Kigali, Rwanda 🇷🇼 From 13–31 July 2026.
We are delighted to welcome government health data professionals from 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso 🇪🇹 Ethiopia 🇱🇷 Liberia 🇸🇳 Senegal 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone 🇹🇬 Togo 🇿🇲 Zambia, joining host country 🇷🇼 Rwanda for 3 weeks of hands-on, immersive learning inside a live health intelligence system.
#Rwanda #HICA #NHIC #HealthData #Africa #HICASouthSouthExchange
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Rwanda steps up defenses against Ebola threat at borders:Rwanda is strengthening its efforts to stop the Ebola virus from crossing into its territory. Health Minister Sabin Nsanzimana said the most effective approach is to contain the outbreak at its source. The country is also boosting preparedness at border entry points and health facilities while working closely with regional and international partners to support containment efforts
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Paid a visit to Rwanda’s National Health Intelligence Center yesterday and witnessed how digital dashboards are turning real-time data into strategic intelligence across the health system.
From the community to the national level, data is being transformed into actionable insights to guide health decisions, strengthen surveillance, and support faster, more coordinated responses
Honored to receive official approval of the Rwanda Region as a recognized region of the International Biometric Society (IBS). Grateful to IBS leadership and all statisticians and data scientists in Rwanda who made this possible.
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Accès aux soins en Afrique 🌍
Kigali sacrée n°1 !
Une réussite inspirante qui place l’Afrique de l’Est en tête, tout en reconnaissant avec modestie les défis qui restent.
Des avancées concrètes, de l’ambition et encore du chemin à parcourir
jeuneafrique.com/1748983/eco…
Tunis, Cotonou, Rabat… Quelle ville offre le meilleur accès aux services de santé ? l.jeuneafrique.com/koi
Honored to serve as Keynote Speaker for the Closing Plenary on Transform Health: Roadmap 2030. Advancing inclusive, digital-first pathways toward Universal Health Coverage. Grateful for the opportunity to contribute.
Pleased to contribute to the dialogue on reimagining public health in the era of AI, unlocking new possibilities for smarter, more equitable health systems.
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🚀 Ubuzima Podcast launches soon — tune in for essential updates and deep dives on Rwanda's health sector: stronger primary care, expanded training pathways, digital platforms at scale, advanced services and the infrastructure driving better outcomes.
First episode drops Friday, 5 December. 🗓
Congratulations to JMV and welcome to the Ministry of Health. Grateful to the leadership for the opportunity to serve.
I am deeply humbled by the trust you have placed in me to serve our country at the Ministry of Health , Your Excellency @PaulKagame . I am fully committed to giving my very best in contributing to the betterment of our nation.
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This Visit brought together @RwandaHealth PS @semakulam, @RwandaMoD PS Brig Gen Celestin KANYAMAHANGA, representatives from @AFD_France, and @expertisefrance, @RwandaNorth PS Mr. NGENDAHIMANA Pascal, Vice Mayor @UWANYIRIGIRAcl3 and @Ruhengerirefer1 DG @philbertmuhire among others
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This afternoon: @Ruhengerirefer1 is honoured to be visited by the Permanent Secretary @RwandaHealth @semakulam, & the Team he leads.
They come for visiting the Hospital Construction Site, as one of the key @AFD_France- supported investments, underlined in Rwanda's HSS Plan.
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Today, @Nyagatarehospit inaugurated a new pediatric emergency unit, expanding our capacity to manage critical cases among children. The new service, led by pediatric specialist Dr. A. SHIMELS, aligns with our ongoing efforts to reduce child mortality and improve pediatric care.
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Unique gathering in Addis #PASHef aiming to advance surgical care in Africa #IntentionalUse_Surgery to strengthen Health Systems. Thx #Ethiopia 4 hosting us.
Let "stop talking & start walking the talk".. Thx Hon. @nsanzimanasabin @MekdesDaba for championing this great initiative
Honored to co-head Rwanda’s WHO-FIC Collaborating Center, established last year. Presented at the WHO-FIC Network Meeting in Geneva, sharing Rwanda’s experience in interoperability and digital health transformation, and engaging in discussions on advancing ICD-11.
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At #AHTS2025, @semakulam Permanent Secretary at the @rwandahealth reminded us that innovation in health goes beyond technology it’s about systems that save lives through smarter, data-driven care.
A testament to Rwanda’s leadership in leveraging digital transformation to strengthen maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health.
#AHTS2025 #LeadershipForHealth #DigitalHealth #MNCAH #MamaGuide #UmubyeyiElevate #ConnectedCare #RwandaHealth
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🇷🇼 At yesterday's #AHTS2025 plenary, some serious impact numbers on how #digitalhealth is working for #Rwanda were dropped!
🏥“Reduced up to 80% on operational costs...increasing revenues for our Healthpost facilities.” SFH ED @GihanaWandera
🤰🏾"From 5 years #DHS to REAL-TIME #data on maternal mortality ratio. A game changer!” @RwandaHealth PS @semakulam
🔵The message is clear: This is how we build #sustainable #PrimaryCare!
🌟Join us today at the #AHTS2025, as our ED @GihanaWandera adds to a powerhouse panel to unpack how #Rwanda and partners are building #intelligent, connected health systems—from #AI-enabled decision support to connected clinics delivering impact today.
🗓️ 14 Oct 2025 ·
⏰ 11:55–13:10 ·
📍 Kigali Convention Centre, MH3 & MH4.
@AfricaHTSummit
