Event Website

http://www.bates.edu/mt-david-summit.xml

Start Date

1-4-2011 1:45 PM

End Date

1-4-2011 3:00 PM

Description

This project explores the local strategies Partners in Health (PIH) has utilized in Rwanda to combat malnutrition. Through analyzing African news sources, the PIH website, and scholarly articles and journals, we have pinpointed the local strategies PIH uses and investigated case studies that exemplify these strategies. To combat the high rate of malnutrition in the Rwandan population, PIH has worked with the Rwandan government and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to support the Ministry of Health in its efforts to comprehensively strengthen the public health system in rural areas in eastern Rwanda. Ultimately, through building and financing hospitals, agricultural reform, and partnership with the government, PIH is reducing malnutrition, which is essential for development and poverty reduction in Rwanda.

 
Apr 1st, 1:45 PM Apr 1st, 3:00 PM

Partners in Health's Local Strategies for Combating Malnutrition in Rwanda

This project explores the local strategies Partners in Health (PIH) has utilized in Rwanda to combat malnutrition. Through analyzing African news sources, the PIH website, and scholarly articles and journals, we have pinpointed the local strategies PIH uses and investigated case studies that exemplify these strategies. To combat the high rate of malnutrition in the Rwandan population, PIH has worked with the Rwandan government and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) to support the Ministry of Health in its efforts to comprehensively strengthen the public health system in rural areas in eastern Rwanda. Ultimately, through building and financing hospitals, agricultural reform, and partnership with the government, PIH is reducing malnutrition, which is essential for development and poverty reduction in Rwanda.

http://scarab.bates.edu/mt_david_summit/MDS2011/02Poster/14