About RUCNET
Rural Care Network (RUCNET) is a grassroots/community-based, non-profit organization that began in Ghana in 1988. It was founded by Dr. Addae Mununkum, a Ghanaian medical practitioner/Cardiothoracic Surgeon who had just returned from Germany after 15 years of study and work, together with a few friends. From the onset, the organization focused on providing health care for the rural population. It soon became clear that improving the health status of the rural population demanded a multi-pronged approach, as important socio-economic factors that determine health status must also be addressed.
RUCNET is committed to the creation and development of vibrant
and progressive rural communities where everyone is assured
of easy access to quality health care, good education for their
children, and an opportunity for socio-economic advancement.
In the course of time, RUCNET has acquired an impressive record in the area of health care and their determining factors in rural communities. The organization has been involved in the planning, design and implementation of diverse projects including the following:
- Establishment and development of Community-Based
Health Care (CBHC) System.
- Provision of clean water to rural and peri-urban
communities.
- Micro credit and micro enterprise development
schemes.
- Reproductive Health including HIV/AIDS prevention
and control initiatives.
- Skills development programs for the youth
in deprived rural and peri-urban communities.
Currently, RUCNET is in the process of establishing a naturopathic college in Kumasi.
RUCNET Vision
RUCNET's vision is to become the leading force in eliminating
health disparities that exist in communities by working with
local churches, community centers, and others, to promote healthy
lifestyles through education, early detection/screening, and
providing medical facilities and referrals for proper health
care.
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