Today, we successfully kicked off the Regional Grant Writing Workshop themed “Mastering Grant Writing: A Practical Workshop for Securing Research Funding.” Running from June 23–27, 2025, it brings together research teams from Rwanda, Uganda, Tanzania & Kenya..Cont'..
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She encouraged young researchers to become critical thinkers, problem solvers and changemakers dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and patient outcomes through collaboration, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
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keynote from @OliveTengera , representing the Dean at the #NRCSymposium2026 ,emphasized that research is the bridge between knowledge and practice, transforming problems into solutions and innovation into impact.
He also emphasized the growing contribution of nurses in building digital healthcare systems and applauded students for their innovative digital health projects shaping the future of healthcare. #NRCSymposium2026#TechInPHCAndUHC#ViveNursingProfession
"Today, technology continues to save lives".
During his remarks, @PKayitana28680 from @ZiplineRwanda highlighted how Zipline uses AI-powered drones to deliver blood, vaccines, and medicines within minutes, transforming healthcare access and reducing inefficiencies.
She encouraged nurses and midwives to embrace persistence, learning, and excellence, noting that difficult paths often lead to meaningful impact in PHC, UHC, and healthcare leadership across Africa.
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Prof. Madeleine Mukeshimana; Chair of NRC Mentors, highlighted that “every great journey begins with chaos,” reminding nurses and midwives that challenges shape resilient and innovative leaders in advancing PHC, UHC, and responsible innovation in Africa.
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@unicefrw@WHOAFRO@RBCRwanda@ViebegM@ConcordeBienven@UCUniversity@mnls_nke@RwandaHealth Panel Discussion:
Topic: AI and Digital innovations for HIV, NCDs, SRHR, and inclusion for rural, hard-to-reach, refugee, disability, and underserved populations.
Panelists:
1. Mr. NDANGURURA Denys: UGHE
2.Mrs. Therese BAGWANEZA, Team Heart Rwanda
Moderator: Mr. Eric TUYISENGE
@unicefrw@WHOAFRO@RBCRwanda@ViebegM@ConcordeBienven Through her abstract presentation on the effectiveness of Virtual Reality (VR) Simulation in Obstetrics & Gynecology training, Mrs. Catherine Ampaire from @UCUniversity highlighted how VR can bridge maternal healthcare gaps in Africa by enhancing nursing education.
@unicefrw@WHOAFRO@RBCRwanda@ViebegM RECAP:
Day 1 was filled with insightful discussions on Primary Health Care, Universal Health Coverage, and the role of Artificial Intelligence in strengthening healthcare systems.
The panel discussions also offered practical recommendations for improving healthcare delivery.⬇️