Bt David Clinic
The clinic ensures access to proper medical services for all the people in Bugesera especially vulnerable children and teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy remains a big problem in the region, forcing many young girls to drop out of school because of unwanted and unplanned pregnancies.
Background
Bt David Clinic is a social enterprise that offers free and affordable medical services to poor families and teenage mothers in rural Rwanda. It was founded in 2012 by Liliane Uwukuli a nurse who was inspired by the pressing need for Rwandans, especially those leaving in the rural areas to access healthcare facilities.
Based in the Bugesera district, the clinic offers paediatric, gynaecology, dental care and other medical services. Bt David clinic has grown and developed into a specialised clinic that serves over 15,000 people.
Social Purpose
The clinic ensures access to proper medical services for all the people in Bugesera especially vulnerable children and teenage mothers. Teenage pregnancy remains a big problem in the region, forcing many young girls to drop out of school because of unwanted and unplanned pregnancies. The clinic supports these girls to live better lives by educating them about family planning as well as offering them training to start small businesses to supplement their incomes.
Revenue Model
BT David clinic is now 100% self-sufficient and generates revenue from the services they offer as well as support from impact investors. The clinic offers free and affordable medical services to poor families and teenage mothers in Bugesera that can’t afford to pay for their medical bills. These free services are funded by money received from patients who can afford to pay their medical bills. The clinic has partnerships with the government and other health insurance companies that regularly support their work.
Challenges and Overcoming Them
Space for the clinic is small compared to the number of patients received weekly. The clinic only has the capacity to provide outpatient services, such that it cannot admit patients for more than a day. However, Bt David clinic plans to establish a hospital soon so that they can support more patients for longer periods.
Celebrating Success
In just 6 years, Bt David clinic moved from being a dispensary to a clinic that has trebled it’s workspace. This has been a tremendous achievement for the clinic and the Bugesera community. The founder encourages other aspiring social enterprises to always have the community at heart and follow their passion. Liliane strongly believes that when you give, you receive more.
Social Impact
The clinic has transformed health care services in Bugesera district. Many lives have been saved because of the high standard of medical care which the clinic provides. The clinic continues to provide inclusive medical care to the people of Rwanda offering among other things, free screening for BMI, blood pressure, blood sugar as well as providing free family planning consultation to teenage mothers.