Nyumbakumi Promotes Deworming Efforts

by Malick Kayumba

Félicitée Mukankombe, who is over 100 years old, went to the Rwesero Health Center recently to take drugs that will fight against intestinal worms and bilharzia.  She wants to make sure that everyone in her village will practice proper hygiene.

Rwandan Authorities Joining the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

by Malick Kayumba

The Access Project’s efforts to enlist local authorities in the campaign against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Rwanda are paying off. At a one-day meeting in November to disseminate NTD survey results, Musanze District Director of Health Sabahira Deo said district authorities, are “determined to be more involved in the fight.”

Hope Insured

Access to health insurance (mutuelles) gives a young family a healthy birth and hope in their fight against AIDS.

Dr. Blaise Karibushi

Access Project Country Director speaking about Access Project in Rwanda.

A Deadly Distance

Living too far from the hospital, Nyiramuhire’s husband couldn’t get the AIDS medication he needed. Now widowed, she fears she might follow in his footsteps, until Access interventions bring treatments to her community’s health center.