Highlighting the Rwandan government’s vision for universal health care, this event at the 35th Annual International Conference on Global Health in Washington, DC, explores strengthening the health workforce, repositioning family planning, addressing gender-related barriers to health care, decentralizing services and building community partnerships.

1. Wednesday, May 28, 2008
2. 6:00-8:00 p.m.
3. Omni Shoreham Hotel, Blue Room

Hosted by IntraHealth International, lead partner of the Capacity Project, this interactive event highlights success stories and lessons learned from one organization’s efforts to support the Rwandan government’s progressive vision for better health care.

Themes will include strengthening human resources for health; improving health policy, planning and information systems; building partnerships at the community, district and national levels; decentralizing and integrating services; repositioning family planning; and assessing and addressing gender-related barriers to health care.

Please see the event flyer, and visit the Capacity Project and IntraHealth International at Booth 402.

Related resources:

1. Looking to the Future: Improving Family Planning Access and Quality in Rwanda
2. Developing the Health Workforce: Training Future Nurses and Midwives in Rwanda
3. The Whole Picture: Strengthening Health Workforce Policies and Planning in Rwanda
4. IntraHealth International in Rwanda
5. The Capacity Project in Rwanda