Training of health care providers and educators

Area Partner Project responsible Duration Project budget WDF contribution Project number

Rwanda Association Rwandaise des Diabétiques (ARD) Francois Gishoma September 2006 - September 2011 EUR 234,613 EUR 163,103 WDF06-158

Objective

The aim of the project is to improve diabetes care in Rwanda by training health care providers in diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diabetes.

The project is an extension of a previous WDF funded project and is using the same approach, Diabetes training of 24 para medicals (WDF05-112).

Expected impact

• 720 health care providers trained in diabetes care and prevention.

Additional information on the project can be found here.