A mid-year assessment of progress for 2012 has shown significant progress in the areas of improving the quality of health care and strengthening Rwanda's health system. This has led to better service delivery and a sustained reduction in the prevalence of major infectious diseases across the country.

According to the Minister of Health Dr. Agnes Binagwaho says that the Ministry's goal is to ensure that every Rwandan accesses affordable, sustainable and quality health care services as a basic human right.

The minister highlighted some of the key achievements attained within the first half of the year such as the successful rollout of the reformed policy on Community Based Health Insurance (CBHI) locally known as Mutuelle de santé, in the 2011-2012 financial year as well as the massive scale up of this new policy, with 90.7 percent of the eligible population currently enrolled.

"As we begin a new mutuelle de sante year, in July 2012, I congratulate the 90.7% of Rwandans who made their contribution during the last financial year and call upon everyone to make their contribution ahead of time so that they may have access to health care without any hindrances."

"We are building on a solid foundation that has been created by the strong leadership of this country at all levels," says the Minister.

The assessment also shows sustained reduction in both incidence and prevalence rates of major infectious diseases, including steep declines in AIDS, Tuberculosis and malaria mortality

There has also been improved management of CBHI by providing technical support and training of CBHI managers and accountants. All Districts have bank accounts of CBHI funds for better coordination.