About Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC)
About Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC)

The Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC) is a statutory body established under the RAHPC Act N°46/2012 of 14/01/2013 and is committed to protecting the public and guiding the professions.

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Who we are

Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council (RAHPC) is a national regulatory body responsible for the compliance of the rules, honor and dignity of allied health professions in Rwanda. It ensures compliance with the principles of morality, integrity and dedication essential to the practice of health professions and ensures that its Members/Registrants comply with their professional requirements, the laws and regulations governing the health profession.

Our Mission

To establish standards for training, practice, ethics and professionalism within the health professions through compliance, continued professional development, advocacy for enabling environment and enhancing public and stakeholder engagement.

Mandate

The RAHPC is a statutory authority established by the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Law N°46/2012 of 14/01/2013, of the Laws of the Republic of Rwanda, to regulate the practice of Allied Health Professionals in the country. The Council aims at ensuring compliance with the rules, honor and dignity of the health professions, thus offering Rwandans and East Africans the most effective and efficient health care services by guaranteeing that allied health practitioners are highly qualified and that they continuously develop their professions.

Vision

Enhanced Quality Healthcare Services

Our Motto

Promoting Public Safety and Guiding Professions

Core Values

Integrity
Integrity

Each member of the Council has a responsibility to demonstrate the highest ethical standards to inspire confidence and trust.

Professionalism
Professionalism

Members of RAHPC are committed to the highest level of professionalism through competence, continuous skill development and training to enhance customer satisfaction.

Accountability
Accountability

RAHPC employees hold themselves accountable to the public and take responsibility for achieving RAHPC goals.

Teamwork
Teamwork

The members of the RAHPC are committed to working together and collaborating effectively with all stakeholders at the national and regional levels.

Excellence
Excellence

The RAHPC is committed to excellence in the pursuit of the Council’s mission. Promoting, supporting and regulating the allied health professionals in Rwanda deserve nothing less.

Organization Structure

The RAHPC has three organs mainly the National Council Board which is the Supreme organ; The Bureau which is the overseeing organ of Council's affairs and Technical Committees to support some expert activities. For the Council to carry out its mandate, there is a permanent secretariat (Executive Management) that runs on daily basis the Council's operational activities. Given the uniqueness of the RAHPC, there are professional advisory boards that deal with specific professional matters.

The National Council Board

The National Council Board (NCB) is the Supremen organe of the Council. It is comprised of members elected by their registered health practitioners in their respective professional categories, each category of profession being represented by one person at NCB.

A member of one organ of the National Council Board, who is subject to the disciplinary sanction of suspension or removal from the Register of the Council or when conclusively sentenced to an imprisonment term of more than six (6) months, is automatically deprived of his/her membership.

The National Council Board meets at least twice a year upon written invitation issued by the Chairperson.

Members

Noel  KORUKIRE
Noel KORUKIRE
Chairperson
Welcome to the Rwanda Allied Health Professions Council website! We are dedicated to setting high standards for training, practice, ethics, and professionalism in healthcare. Through compliance, professional development, advocacy, and engagement, we are committed to enhancing healthcare across Rwanda.

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