RindaUbuzima (RU) in Kigali, Rwanda, is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) specialised in HIV prevention and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) research in women. RU has operated a research clinic and laboratory in Kigali since 2004, and has successfully implemented three EDCTP1-funded projects. The purpose of this project is to use the capacity that RU has…
demonstrate to and with stakeholders (including Ministry of Health (MoH) policymakers, University of Rwanda (UR) College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS)teaching staff, and representatives of other HIV/SRH care organisations in Rwanda) 3) engage stakeholders in discussions about potential adaptations of the Rwanda sexually transmitted infection (STI) treatment guidelines, potential opportunities for better integration of…
The first aim will be achieved by signing memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with MoH and UR-CMHS about RU’s role, offering internships to UR-CMHS students at RU, and assisting potential PhD candidates with HIV/SRH-related fellowship applications. Furthermore, RU will conduct a year-long demonstration project, offering improved HIV/SRH services to high risk women at RU premises. The…