National Strategic Plan for Reproductive, Maternal, Neonatal, Child, and Adolescent Health (NSP-RMNCAH 2025–2027)

The Government of Burundi, through the Ministry of Public Health and the Fight against AIDS, is firmly committed to improving the living conditions of the population in order to guarantee good health for all and promote well-being at every stage of life. This commitment is in line with the country’s vision of making Burundi an emerging nation by 2040 and a developed country by 2060. Within this framework, Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) is a top priority.

In a national context marked by persistent health challenges, it is crucial to adopt strategic and innovative approaches to ensure equitable access to quality care for all women, newborns, children, and adolescents.

On the one hand, this Plan aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2015–2030 and the Global Strategy for Women’s, Children’s and Adolescents’ Health 2016–2030. On the other hand, it is consistent with national strategic planning documents, notably the Burundi National Development Plan 2018–2027 and the Health Sector Strategic Plan 2023–2027. Drawing lessons from the 2019–2023 RMNCAH Strategic Plan, this new framework places particular emphasis on accelerating the reduction of maternal and child mortality, improving access to family planning services, and promoting the health and well-being of adolescents and young people.

This document serves as an ambitious yet realistic reference framework, designed to address priorities in reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health over the period 2025–2027. Achieving the set objectives will require strong collective commitment, increased resource mobilization, and effective coordination among all stakeholders.

We therefore call upon all actors involved in the RMNCAH field—including public and private services, civil society organizations, development partners, and others—to fully embrace the strategic directions outlined in this document. We extend our deep gratitude to all those who contributed to its development and encourage them to play an active role in its implementation.

Together, let us redouble our efforts to build a more resilient, inclusive health system focused on delivering tangible results.