[2] Butaro District Hospital is located in the Butaro Sector, of Burera District, in Rwanda's Northern Province, approximately 96 kilometres (60 mi), by road, north of Kigali, the national capital of Rwanda, and its largest city.

[4] The facility features an innovative design intended to harmonize with the local environment and reduce the risk of hospital-acquired infections.

Telemedicine facilities are available for consultation with Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

[6] In 2013, an outpatient facility was added to treat cancer patients who need regular IV chemotherapy, but who do not require hospitalization.

Services include pathology-based diagnosis, chemotherapy, and surgery, referral for radiotherapy, socio-economic support, and long-term follow up.