During the month of August we had the chance to build our relationship and partnership with Project Healthy Children. PHC specializes in micronutrient fortification of foods for the improvement of childhood nutrition. During this past month we were able to meet with PHC lead nutritionist, Laura Rowe as well as PHC Rwandan director. During Miss Rowe’s visit to Rwanda we had the chance to meet with the director of National Reference Laboratory, Dr. Odette. During our meeting with Dr. Odette and during subsequent meetings we were able to assist PHC in determining the appropriate testing and test population needed to complete their SOSOMA project. We hope to move forward with PHC in the next 6 weeks to begin laying the foundation for the SOSOMA study.
In addition we had the privilege of meeting with the Rwanda Medical Student Association. Our combined goals are to meet again to begin planning Healthcare Camps in rural villages. We hope to see this partnership growing as the year progresses.
