<p>Food poisoning has a detrimental influence on both the economy and public health resulting in great financial losses, and potential morbidity. Globally, approximately 1 in 10 people get sick after eating contaminated food. Additionally, lack of accurate data on the prevalence, impact, and cost of foodborne illness is a significant barrier to effectively addressing food safety concerns. We conducted this study to evaluate the food poisoning surveillance system in Rwamagana provincial hospital.</p>