<p>An estimated 600 million people, almost 1 in 10 people worldwide, fall ill annually by consuming contaminated food or drinks resulting in food poisoning outbreaks. In Rwanda, food poisoning is reported through the integrated disease surveillance and response (IDSR) system aiming for early detection and response to outbreaks. We conducted an evaluation of food poisoning surveillance system to assess if it achieves its objectives in Kirehe district of Rwanda.</p>