GAKENKE DISTRICT WINS FOUR AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE IN EJO HEZA AND COMMUNITY-BASED HEALTH INSURANCE

Gakenke District has won four out of the ten awards presented to recognise districts that demonstrated outstanding performance in the Ejo Heza long-term savings scheme and Community-Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) across the Northern Province.

The awards were presented on 28 October 2026 in the Gakenke District Council Hall during a recognition ceremony attended by the Director General of the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB), Mr Régis Rugemanshuro; the Northern Province Governor, @gahundemaurice; district leaders from across the province; development partners; and security officials at provincial and district levels.

Under the Ejo Heza programme, Gakenke District was recognised for ranking second in the Northern Province in the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The District was also commended for its outstanding performance in promoting savings among young people, having maintained a leading position in youth participation since the programme's inception.

In the Community-Based Health Insurance (Mutuelle de Santé) programme, Gakenke was recognised for ranking fifth in the 2025/2026 fiscal year and achieving first position in the 2026/2027 fiscal year.

In their remarks, leaders emphasised the importance of strong collaboration among institutions and stakeholders in increasing citizens' participation in both Ejo Heza and Community-Based Health Insurance programmes. They called for strengthened partnerships and sustained community mobilisation to ensure that more people benefit from these initiatives.

These recognitions reflect the collective efforts of citizens, local leaders, development partners and other stakeholders in promoting a culture of long-term savings and expanding access to health insurance, contributing to improved social welfare and financial security.