Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Webinar: Evaluation of PEPFAR's Contribution (2012-2017) to Rwanda's Human Resources for Health Program

October 1, 2020

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

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About

Earlier this year, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine released the report of its evaluation of Rwanda’s Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program. This webinar will provide an overview of the report’s findings and recommendations and an opportunity for members of the evaluation team to respond to questions and discuss implications for future HRH efforts, including in the context of how current realities are evolving in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The HRH Program was funded by the Government of Rwanda; the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; and the U.S. government’s initiative to support the global response to HIV, known as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). In 2018, CDC and the State Department asked the National Academies to evaluate PEPFAR-supported HRH Program activities from 2012-2017.

The evaluation found that the HRH Program produced major increases in the numbers and qualifications of physician specialists, nurses, and midwives. Partnerships between U.S. institutions and the University of Rwanda improved teaching and training for health professionals. These results contributed to direct and indirect improvements in quality of care, including care for people living with HIV.

Based on the successes and challenges of the HRH Program, the report recommends a comprehensive approach to human resources for health to meet both HIV-specific and more general health needs. The recommendations offer an aspirational framework to reimagine how partnerships are formed, how investments are made, and how the effects of those investments are documented.

Please visit the following link to view the recording of the webinar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmZFuQ1kdtw

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Not Closed

Contact

Zaria Fyffe

(202) 334-3146
zfyffe@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Meeting 5

September 25 - 27, 2019

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About

On September 25-27 2019, the Committee on the Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will meet in Washington, D.C., for closed session at the fifth committee meeting.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

- Kurth, Ann
- Bärnighausen,Till
- Bendavid, Eran
- Castillo-Laborde, Carla
- Geng, Elvin
- Goma, Fastone
- Hoemeke, Laura
- Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina
- Luyirika, Emmanuel
- Moshabela, Mosa
- Nash, Denis
- Pannenborg, Charles Ok
- Sloan, Derek

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Report Writing Process and Recommendations Structure
- Final Design Overview of Data Collected
- Overview of Findings and Conclusions
- Review and Refinement of Conclusions and Recommendations
- Messaging and Dissemination Overview
- Review of Report Outline

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- Briefing book
- “Evaluation of HRH in Rwanda under PEPFAR” slides--Presented by Sarah Smith Lunsford, Kelsey Simmons, and Amy Bhopal, EnCompass

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

October 02, 2019

Contact

Zaria Fyffe

(202) 334-3146
zfyffe@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting Closed

Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Meeting 4

July 9 - 10, 2019

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About

On July 9-10 2019, the Committee on the Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will meet in Washington, D.C., for closed session at the fourth committee meeting.

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Institution Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

- Kurth, Ann
- Bärnighausen, Till
- Bendavid, Eran (joining remotely)
- Castillo-Laborde, Carla
- Geng, Elvin
- Goma, Fastone
- Hoemeke, Laura
- Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina
- Luyirika, Emmanuel
- Moshabela, Mosa
- Pannenborg, Charles Ok
- Sloan, Derek

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Status update on data collection and analysis
- Overview and discussion of financial information and HRH Program design, management, context, activities, outcomes, and impact
- Overview and discussion of report review process and outline

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- Briefing book
- Emerging evidence summaries as of July 2019

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

July 15, 2019

Contact

Zaria Fyffe

(202) 334-3146
zfyffe@nas.edu

Location

Keck Center

500 5th St NW

Washington DC 20001, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Meeting 3

May 30 - 31, 2019

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Agenda

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About

The public session for the third meeting of the Committee on the “Evaluation of Strengthening Human Resources for Health (HRH) Capacity in the Republic of Rwanda Under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)” has been scheduled for May 30-31, 2019, in Kigali, Rwanda.

This public session will be an opportunity for the Committee to gather information and hear perspectives from key stakeholders.

May 30, 2019

8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION

2:00 - 5:30 PM
OPEN SESSION

2:00 PM
Welcome & Opening Remarks, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair
TRACY BURNS, PEPFAR Coordinator, U.S. Embassy, Rwanda
JEAN PIERRE NYEMAZI, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Rwanda

2:15 PM
Summary of Evaluation Scope & Approach, SARAH SMITH LUNSFORD, Evaluation Team Lead, EnCompass

2:30 PM
Overview of HIV-related HRH in Rwanda, ANGELINA KAKOOZA-MWESIGE, Makerere University of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda
SABIN NSANZIMANA, Director, National HIV Program and Division Manager, HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis, Institute of HIV Disease Prevention and Control, Rwanda Biomedical Center
JOSEPH SHEMA, Single Project Implementation Unit Coordinator, Ministry of Health, Rwanda

3:10 PM
Discussion on HIV Service Delivery: Perspectives from Training & Practice, MOSA MOSHABELA, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
AGNES BINAGWAHO, Vice Chancellor, University of Global Health Equity
PHIL COTTON, Vice Chancellor, University of Rwanda
EMMANUEL MUSABEYEZU, Head of Internal Medicine, King Faisal Hospital
LAETITIA NYIRAZINYOYE, Senior Lecturer, Community Health Department, University of Rwanda School of Public Health

4:10 PM
Tea Break

4:20 PM
Discussion on HRH Planning and Policy: Perspectives on the Future HIV-related Workforce in Rwanda, EMMANUEL LUYIRIKA, African Palliative Care Association
ANDRE GITEMBAGARA, President, Rwanda Nurses and Midwives Union
RIBAKARE MUHAYIMPUNDU, Director, HIV Care and Treatment Unit, Rwanda Biomedical Center
DAVID NTIRUSHWA, President, Rwanda Medical Association
SAGE SEMAFARA, Executive Secretary, Rwanda Network of People Living with HIV (RRP+)

5:20 PM
Closing Remarks: Future Pathways to Strengthen & Sustain HIV-related HRH in Rwanda, JEAN PIERRE NYEMAZI, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Rwanda

5:30 PM
Adjournment, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

May 31, 2019

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM
CLOSED SESSION

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
OPEN SESSION

11:00 AM
Discussion with the Minister of Health

11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

- Kurth, Ann
- Bärnighausen, Till
- Bendavid, Eran
- Castillo-Laborde, Carla
- Geng, Elvin
- Goma, Fastone
- Hoemeke, Laura
- Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina
- Luyirika, Emmanuel
- Moshabela, Mosa
- Nash, Denis
- Pannenborg, Charles Ok
- Sloan, Derek

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

- Protocol overview, process, and timeline
- Literature reviews
- Data collection methods and sources
- Data collection and analysis plan
- Overall report structure
- Committee objectives and next steps

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

- Briefing Book
- Open session participant list
- HRH in Rwanda: Evaluation Protocol

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

June 11, 2019

Contact

Zaria Fyffe

(202) 334-3146
RwandaHRHStudy@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Evaluation of Human Resources for Health in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Meeting 2

December 10 - 11, 2018

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Agenda

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About

On Monday, December 10, 2018, the committee on the Evaluation of Human Resources for Health in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will host an open session in Kigali, Rwanda. The open session will be an opportunity for the committee to explain the U.S. National Academies evaluation processes, scope, and charge, as well as allow key stakeholders to share their perspectives on the evaluation.

December 10, 2018

8:00 AM - 9:45 AM CAT
CLOSED SESSION

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
OPEN SESSSION

10:00 AM
Welcome and Introductory Remarks on Behalf of the Committe, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

10:20 AM
Remarks to the Committee, HON. DIANE GASHUMBA, Rwanda Minister of Health (To be confirmed)

10:40 AM
Stakeholder Brief Introductions, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

10:55 AM
Overview of the National Academies Consensus Study Process, SUSAN MILNER, Study Director

11:05 AM
Evaluation of the Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program Under PEPFAR, BRIDGET KELLY, Independent Consultant
SARAH SMITH LUNSFORD, Consultant, EnCompass, LLC

11:25 AM
Discussion with Stakeholders, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

11:55 AM
Closing Remarks, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
CLOSED SESSION

December 11, 2018

8:45 AM - 4:30 PM
CLOSED SESSION

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

- Kurth, Ann
- Bärnighausen, Till (virtual)
- Bendavid, Eran
- Castillo-Laborde, Carla
- Goma, Fastone
- Hoemeke, Laura
- Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina
- Luyirika, Emmanuel
- Moshabela, Mosa
- Nash, Denis (virtual)
- Pannenborg, Charles Ok
- Sloan, Derek (virtual)

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee discussed the following:
- Elements of the evaluation protocol to be submitted for CDC Associate Director for Science (ADS)
- National Academies report review process
- Committee work plan and project timeline after protocol submission
- Potential stakeholders for future meetings

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

December 20, 2018

Contact

Contact us

RwandaHRHStudy@nas.edu

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

Meeting

Evaluation of Human Resources for Health in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR): Meeting 1

October 22 - 23, 2018

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Agenda

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On Tuesday, October 23, 2018, the committee on the Evaluation of Human Resources for Health in the Republic of Rwanda under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will host a short public teleconference. The teleconference will feature presentations and discussions among the sponsor and committee that address components of the committee's statement of task.

October 22, 2018

8:45 AM - 5:45 PM ET: CLOSED SESSION

October 23, 2018

8:45 AM – 11:00 AM ET
OPEN SESSION

8:45 AM ET
Welcome and Introductory Remarks, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

8:50 AM ET
Overview of the Rwanda Human Resources for Health Program, EMMA MTIRO, Health Systems Strengthening Advisor, CDC Rwanda

9:30 AM ET
Sponsor Remarks to the Committee, SEAN CAVANAUGH, Sr. Tuberculosis Advisor and Rwanda Country Chair, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy

9:50 AM ET
Discussion with Committee, SEAN CAVANAUGH, Sr. Tuberculosis Advisor and Rwanda Country Chair, Office of the U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Health Diplomacy
LAURA PORTER, Associate Director for Data Integration and Analysis, CDC Center for Global Health, Division of Global HIV & TB
EMMA MTIRO, Health Systems Strengthening Advisor, CDC Rwanda
TRACY BURNS, PEPFAR Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Rwanda (remote)
ALEXANDRA HOAGLAND, Deputy PEPFAR Coordinator, U.S. Embassy Rwanda (remote)

10:45 AM ET
Closing Remarks, ANN KURTH, Committee Chair

11:00 AM – 4:30 PM ET: CLOSED SESSION

Additional Information

Is it a Closed Session event?

Partially Closed

The following committee members were present at the closed sessions of the event

Kurth, Ann
Bärnighausen, Till (virtual)
Bendavid, Eran
Castillo-Laborde, Carla
Geng, Elvin
Goma, Fastone
Hoemeke, Laura
Kakooza-Mwesige, Angelina
Luyirika, Emmanuel
Moshabela, Mosa
Nash, Denis
Pannenborg, Charles Ok
Sloan, Derek (virtual)
Tlou, Sheila

The following topics were discussed in the closed sessions:

The committee underwent a bias and conflict of interest discussion per National Academies procedures.

The committee discussed the following:
-Committee’s Statement of Task (scope of work)
-Overview of the National Academies study process
-Committee work plan and project timeline
-CDC Associate Director for Science (ADS) protocol review process
-Background on PEPFAR and Human Resources for Health in Rwanda
-Preliminary evaluation plan
-Potential speakers and stakeholders for future meetings

The following materials (written documents) were made available to the committee in the closed sessions:

-Speaker presentation for open session on October 23

Date of posting of Closed Session Summary:

January 08, 2025

Contact

Zaria Fyffe

(202) 334-3146
zfyffe@nas.edu

Location

National Academy of Sciences Building

2101 Constitution Ave NW

Washington DC 20418, USA

Disclaimer

It is essential to the National Academies mission of providing evidence-based advice that participants in any of our meetings or events avoid political or partisan statements or commentary and maintain a culture of mutual respect. The statements and presentations during our meetings or events are solely those of the individual participants and do not necessarily represent the views of other participants or the National Academy of Sciences, which is a non-partisan, tax exempt organization that includes under its Charter the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine, and that operates the National Research Council.

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