Rwanda has taken a significant step forward in its digital health transformation with the successful certification of 35 professionals in the HL7 FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) Fundamentals Course HELINA 2025 Edition. This achievement underscores the country’s growing leadership in digital health and its commitment to building a strong foundation for health data interoperability.
FHIR, developed by HL7, is the global standard for exchanging healthcare information securely and efficiently across systems. By training and certifying local professionals in this standard, Rwanda is investing in the future of interoperable health information systems that will improve service delivery, strengthen data-driven decision-making, and enhance patient care.
The Certified Professionals
The following individuals successfully completed the training and earned their international certification:
| nO | Name | Status |
| 1 | Peter Bikorimana | Certified |
| 2 | Sylvere Mugumya | Certified |
| 3 | Daniel Ndamukunda | Certified |
| 4 | Mugabo Kamonyo | Certified |
| 5 | Jeanne Uwamahoro | Certified |
| 6 | Deogratias Rutebuka | Certified |
| 7 | Eric Dusabe | Certified |
| 8 | Jeannette Uwamahoro | Certified |
| 9 | Thierry Haguma | Certified |
| 10 | Marie Sandrine Umuhire | Certified |
| 11 | Moustafa Nkubito | Certified |
| 12 | Isabelle Zuzu Marie Iragena | Certified |
| 13 | Fabien Hagenimana | Certified |
| 14 | Loic Ishimwe | Certified |
| 15 | Innocent Hishamunda | Certified |
| 16 | Delphine Umutoni | Certified |
| 17 | Roger Ntaganzwa | Certified |
| 18 | Odette Dusabemariya | Certified |
| 19 | Gaspard Nelly Uwumuremyi | Certified |
| 20 | Marie Grace Mukansanga | Certified |
| 21 | Maurice — | Certified |
| 22 | Eddy Komeza | Certified |
| 23 | Faustin Maniragena | Certified |
| 24 | Aminah Nyirahirwa | Certified |
| 25 | Egide Mugwaneza | Certified |
| 26 | Consolée Kazumuhire | Certified |
| 27 | Ildephonse Sibomana | Certified |
| 28 | Samuel Kagiraneza | Certified |
| 29 | Edwin Kennedy Emerimana | Certified |
| 30 | Michele Kayiganwa | Certified |
| 31 | Emmanuel Twagirayezu | Certified |
| 32 | Patience Ruberandinda | Certified |
| 33 | Annick Shema | Certified |
| 34 | Benjamin Niyitegeka | Certified |
A National Milestone
This first certified cohort represents a pioneering group of professionals who will play a key role in shaping Rwanda’s digital health future. Their expertise will contribute to:
- Formal Graduation – recognizing and celebrating their achievement.
- Advanced Training – equipping them with deeper technical knowledge to apply FHIR standards in real-world healthcare projects.
- Establishment of a Rwanda FHIR Community – creating a national platform for collaboration, peer learning, and local innovation in health interoperability.
Looking Ahead
The certification of these professionals is more than an individual accomplishment it is a strategic investment in Rwanda’s health system strengthening. With a growing pool of FHIR-trained experts, Rwanda is positioning itself to lead in digital health innovation, ensure interoperability across health systems, and contribute to global efforts in advancing healthcare through technology.
This milestone reflects Rwanda’s dedication to building a future ready, data-driven health sector that improves efficiency, supports policy-making, and delivers better health outcomes for all citizens.
Congratulations to the certified professionals for this remarkable achievement.
