Western University

Published purpose

This project aims to enhance the quality of maternal, newborn and child health (MNCH) care in Rwandan health facilities. The project focuses on strengthening midwifery and paediatric nursing programs, developing educational capacity to deliver professional development and providing an enabling environment for policy development. Project activities include: designing and launching advanced courses in neonatology and paediatrics, including a Bachelor of Science Degree (BSc) Midwifery Program; strengthening medical faculty competencies in MNCH; and contributing to national health policy and planning. Ten midwifery faculty members per year participate in the proposed faculty development activities, followed by 30 students enrolled the year the Midwifery BSc is offered. The Western University is working in partnership with the Kigali Health Institute and the National University of Rwanda on this project. This project is part of Canada's Maternal, Newborn and Child Health commitment. The maximum CIDA contribution to this project includes $10,000 for monitoring purposes.