President Kagame received the ‘Global Health, Technology and Development Award’ this Monday in recognition for his support in ICT and improvement of health conditions in the country.
The event was held at Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City in USA in the awarding ceremony “South-South Awards” attributed to state organs, civil society groups, and individuals who have strived to bring development in the developing countries in Africa Asia, Middle East, Eastern Europe, Oceania, the Caribbean and in the Pacific region.
This year’s theme is “Digital Health for Digital Development”
The award given to the president is in recognition for his efforts in promoting fast and reliable ICT networks not only in Rwanda but all over the world through the Broadband connection which will drastically slash communication prices once completed, his continuous efforts towards attainment of the MDG’s especially in improving the living conditions of all Rwandans.
“We are so happy that this organization has recognized that both government’s efforts and abilities our president deserve an award. For us, this award signifies the path we are in should be encouraged in reference to ICT and improving the living conditions of our people” Minister Mushikiwabo told reporters shortly after receiving the award on behalf of president Kagame who wasn’t at the event.
ICT in Rwandan Health Care System known as “Telemedicine” is currently in use at King Fiscal Hospital where by a doctor can attend to patients not physically present. In addition, the impact if ICT is felt in the increasing capacity to handle complicated disease that Rwanda could not handle a few years ago and patient information storage.
Other dignitaries who received awards include Mwai Kibaki the president of Kenya, Abdoulaye Wade president of Senegal, Sheikh Hasina Prime-minister of Bangladesh, and Dr Vanda Pignato the first lady to El Salvador.
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