Dr. Muhuza Parfaite is an obstetrician-gynecologist and sexual and reproductive health specialist dedicated to advancing women’s health in Rwanda. She serves as Managing Director of the Rwanda Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (RSOG), overseeing strategic planning, partnerships, program implementation, and national capacity-building initiatives. Her work spans strengthening maternal health systems, advancing SRHR services, coordinating scientific conferences, and fostering international collaborations, with a consistent commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development for OBGYNs across Rwanda.
Dr. Parfaite is equally passionate about mentorship, innovative medical education, and research as drivers of improved health outcomes for women and girls.
She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, a Master’s degree in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and an MSc in Gender and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, and has been recognized for her leadership contributions to reproductive health and professional development.
She believes women’s leadership builds equitable, compassionate, and community-responsive health systems, with lived experience and empathy driving meaningful progress in maternal care, SRHR, and gender equity.
Fun fact: Dr. Parfaite turns complex OBGYN concepts into board games for residents, because she believes the best learning happens when education is as engaging as it is practical.”