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The Tenfold Gap: Rwanda’s COVID-19 Performance

A Advisory Team APR 13, 2026 13 Min Read
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Executive Summary

Analyzes why Rwanda maintained significantly lower service disruptions (4-5%) compared to the global average (50%) during COVID-19.

Key Analysis

While most countries saw a 50% drop in maternal and child health services during the pandemic, Rwanda limited disruptions to under 5%. This success was driven by pre-pandemic investments in community health networks and digital surveillance systems that were repurposed within 48 hours of the first case.

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