Reducing Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) Locally and Globally

Through Training, Education, and Research

Recent Updates

  • 12/10/24

    RRCU and Collaborators Lead WHF Echo Guideline Revision

  • 12/3/24

    Video: RRCU Deputy Director, Dr. Rwebembera Reflects on Receipt of AHA International Visiting Professorship Award

  • 12/3/24

    Interview: RRCU Directors Discuss Building Research Capacity in Developing Countries and AHA’s Enduring Role in Combating RHD

RHD and the RRCU Impact

500,000 +

Estimated people living with RHD in Uganda

150,000 +

Echo screens performed

4,000 +

Patients connected to RHD care

80 +

Peer-reviewed publications

  • Our Mission

    RRCU seeks to be a driving force in the global reduction of Rheumatic Heart Disease.

  • What is RHD?

    RRCU educates the public and at-risk communities about RHD treatment and prevention.

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