Start with context
We pay attention to the people, systems, and constraints around a question before proposing an answer.
Research Development & Consulting Hub
Research and advice for better health decisions.
RDCH is a Rwanda-based team of researchers, clinicians, and advisors. We work with institutions and partners to investigate difficult questions, strengthen capability, and put evidence to work.
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Why RDCH
A local partner for complex health work.
Good health work takes more than a sound method. It takes an understanding of the place, a team that can see the problem from different angles, and a commitment to make the result useful.
Bring the right people together
Our work connects clinical, public-health, policy, governance, data, and digital-health experience.
Stay close to the decision
We focus on work that can be understood, used, and carried forward by the people it is meant to serve.
Services
The expertise to take work further.
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Clinical Research
Study design, ethics coordination, trial management, and support for rigorous clinical work.
Public Health
Research and evaluation that help programmes respond to the realities of people and health systems.
Digital Health
Practical digital tools and health-information systems designed for the context in which they are used.
Strategic Consulting
Clear advice for institutions navigating complex health priorities, plans, and decisions.
Capacity Building
Hands-on technical support that helps people and institutions build useful research capability.
Data Analytics
Analysis and decision support that helps teams understand what their data is telling them.
How we work
Clear thinking, shared throughout.
We keep partners close to the work so the process stays grounded and the outcome is ready to be used.
Frame the question
We clarify what needs to be understood, who needs the answer, and what a useful outcome looks like.
Do the work carefully
We apply the right research, advisory, data, and technical methods with partners involved throughout.
Put it to use
We help translate findings into decisions, services, policy, or capability that lasts beyond the engagement.
Leadership & Team
Meet RDCH's leadership and team
RDCH brings together expertise across clinical care, public health, governance, digital health, research ethics, and education.
Clinical Research & Global Surgery Lead
Dr Jean de la Croix Allen Ingabire
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Maternal, Neonatal & Implementation Research Lead
Dr Alice Muhayimana
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Senior Advisor, Research Ethics & Capacity Building
Associate Professor Julienne Murererehe
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Health Systems, Governance & Policy Lead
Dr Célestin Ndikumana
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Digital Health & Community Dentistry Lead
Dr Emmanuel Nzabonimana
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At a glance
Work built on trusted relationships.
95%
Client satisfaction
15+
Years of experience
Latest from RDCH
News
Clinical ResearchAug 24, 2026
Clinical Research in Rwanda: Turning Local Evidence Into Better Health Decisions
Explore how rigorous clinical research in Rwanda can connect local evidence, ethical study design, and practical implementation to strengthen healthcare decisions.
Aug 24, 2026
Digital HealthAug 18, 2026
Digital Health in Africa: Building Useful and Sustainable Health Information Systems
A practical look at how African health organisations can design digital health systems around real workflows, trustworthy data, and long-term use.
Aug 18, 2026
Capacity BuildingAug 11, 2026
Research Capacity Building in Africa: From Training to Lasting Institutional Capability
Learn why effective research capacity building combines practical learning, mentorship, institutional systems, and opportunities to apply new skills.
Aug 11, 2026
Work with RDCH
Bring us the question. We'll help shape what comes next.
Whether you are planning a study, strengthening a health programme, or making sense of data, tell us what you need to move forward.
Where we can help
- Research design & evaluation
- Health programmes & strategy
- Data, digital health & capability