Overview
After the hospital's groundbreaking ceremony took place in 2008, led by Burera District officials and former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Butaro Hospital was inaugurated on January 24, 2011, by His Excellency Paul Kagame, President of Rwanda, alongside late Dr Paul Farmer, a co-founder of Partners In Health that supports to the maximum the hospital operations. The only district hospital in Burera District was established to provide quality healthcare services to communities in the Burera District and beyond.
In July 2012, in collaboration with Partners In Health (PIH), the hospital launched the Cancer Center of Excellence with diagnosis and treatment services, making it the first and only facility in Rwanda to offer comprehensive oncology services. This milestone positioned Butaro Hospital as a critical institution in the fight against cancer, providing specialized care to patients across the country and the region.
In 2022, the Official Gazette of the Rwandan Government published the designation of Butaro Hospital as a Level Two Teaching Hospital. This upgrade aimed to enhance treatment, medical education and training, facilitating the learning process for students from various institutions, including the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the University of Rwanda, among others.
We take pride in our highly qualified professionals who deliver our mission every day, translating their knowledge and expertise to internationally compliant practices in healthcare provision. Courtesy, consideration and unreserved respect towards our patients’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality have helped us earn their trust and goodwill time and again. Our dedicated nursing staff provides professional care within a friendly and comfortable environment, ensuring a pleasant and anxiety-free time in hospital for our patients and their families.
Telephone:
+250791782376
Email:
butaro.hospital@moh.gov.rw
Address::
PO Box: 59 Musanze
Twitter:
@ButaroHospital
Location:
Rusumo Cell/Butaro Sector/Burera District/Northern Province
Mission
Vision
Our Vision is to bring a well-designed and innovative new hospital to serve the people of Burera District and serves as a National Referral center in cancer care.
Values
Director General
Dr Eulade RUGENGAMANZI
Director General
Dr Eulade RUGENGAMANZI is the Director General of Butaro Hospital, a position he has held since January 9, 2025. As an oncologist, Dr Eulade brings a wealth of experience to his leadership role at the hospital. His background includes extensive training and service in healthcare especially in medical oncology, coupled with a strong dedication to patient care. As the Director General, he oversees the hospital's operations, ensuring high-quality medical services and advancing the hospital's mission to serve the community.
Email: VEulade@gmail.com
Tel: 0788552116
Officials
Dr Sarah RWEMA Kayesu
Director of Medical and Allied Health Science Services
Dr. Sarah Rwema KAYESU is a dedicated medical professional serving as the Clinical Director and Deputy to the Director General at Butaro Hospital. With extensive experience in clinical leadership and healthcare management, Dr. Sarah oversees the delivery of high-quality patient care, implementation of clinical standards, and coordination of multidisciplinary teams.
Tel: 0782735621
Jean de Dieu HARERIMANA
Director of Administration and Finance
Jean de Dieu Harerimana is the Director of Administration and Finance at Butaro Hospital. In this role, he oversees the hospital's administrative functions and financial management, ensuring efficient operations and the prudent use of resources.l.
Tel: 0788210969
Emmanuel DUSHIMIRIMANA
Director of Nursing and Midwifery
Emmanuel DUSHIMIMANA [Global Nursing Executive Fellow /Boston,MA, BScN,RN] is a trained nurse who heads the Unit of Nursing and Midwifery at Butaro hospital since 2010.
Tel 0783258245