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More than 100 outbreaks occur around the world daily and can spread worldwide in just 36 hours due to increased global travel. We all have a responsibility to support epidemic preparedness.

On PreventEpidemics.org, you can get informed, share information and discover how you can join in to raise awareness and advocate for epidemic preparedness.

Rwanda has had:

How Prepared Is Rwanda?

59

Work to Do

Rwanda has work to do to prepare for the next epidemic. They are committed to improving preparedness, but an outbreak today could cause deaths and cross borders.

Rwanda has finished their National Action Plan and is working on improving epidemic preparedness in one or more gap areas.

What Are Rwanda's Strengths & Gaps?

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Top Strengths

Preparedness areas that a country has established to find, stop and prevent health threats. Learn More

Immunization
Linking Public Health and Security Authorities

Top Gaps

Gaps are areas that the country should prioritize to improve so they will be better prepared to find, stop and prevent epidemics. Learn More

Antimicrobial Resistance
Medical Countermeasures and Personnel Deployment
Preparedness

Are Your Neighbors Ready?

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Epidemic preparedness is not just about your country; it’s a global issue. Right now Rwanda is not ready for an epidemic. What happens when an epidemic breaks out in Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, United Republic of Tanzania and Uganda?

Neighboring Countries ReadyScore Status
Uganda

51

Work to Do
United Republic of Tanzania

49

Work to Do
Democratic Republic of the Congo

35

Not Ready
Burundi

30

Not Ready

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