Latest Organizational News
We keep our stakeholders, partners, and communities informed. Below are the most recent updates on organizational growth, new programs, and partnerships.
Press Release • March 15, 2026
Future Health Secures $5M Grant to Expand Ubuntu Medical Center
Future Health (GHP-SD) is proud to announce a new $5 million multi-year grant from a consortium of global health foundations. This funding will be dedicated entirely to expanding the surgical and diagnostic capacities of the Ubuntu Medical Center in Bujumbura. The expansion includes the construction of two new state-of-the-art operating theaters and the installation of a CT scanner, which will be the first accessible to the public sector in the region.
“This investment represents a massive leap forward in our ability to provide complex, life-saving care to those who previously could not afford it,” said Dr. Amani Nkurunziza, Chief Medical Officer. The new facilities are expected to be fully operational by Q3 2027.
Program Update • January 22, 2026
Milestone Reached: 3,000 CHWs Certified Nationwide
We have officially certified our 3,000th Community Health Worker (CHW) under the new Ministry of Health guidelines. This cohort, graduating from the Gitega provincial training center, marks a significant milestone in our effort to blanket the country with accessible, community-level primary care. These newly minted CHWs are already deployed and equipped with digital diagnostic tools to monitor maternal health and infectious diseases in their home communes.
Perspectives & Opinion
Our leadership and research teams frequently contribute to the global discourse on health equity, decolonizing global health, and sustainable development.
Why “Capacity Building” Must Move Beyond the Classroom
International NGOs have long defined "capacity building" as training seminars. But training a surgeon is pointless if they return to a hospital with no electricity, no sterile equipment, and no reliable supply of anesthetics. Real capacity building means pairing clinical training with infrastructure — a trained person needs a functioning facility to work in.
The Role of Micro-Insurance in Achieving Universal Health Coverage
Out-of-pocket healthcare costs are a major driver of poverty in East Africa. Our experience with the mutuelles de santé model shows that when communities pool their financial risk, healthcare utilization goes up and catastrophic spending goes down. Achieving universal health coverage means governments need to look beyond top-down taxation — community-managed insurance schemes, built on local accountability, are a proven tool.
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