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  • Global Health
  • Health Workforce Development
  • Health Equity

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  • Global health disparities in health worker quantity, distribution, and skills threaten Sustainable Development Goals and exacerbate health inequities.
  • Low-resource countries like Rwanda face critical shortages of health professionals, particularly nurses and midwives.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program in Rwanda, a collaboration between the Rwandan Ministry of Health and a U.S. academic consortium.
  • To highlight the HRH Program's contributions to capacity building in nursing and midwifery academic and clinical education in Rwanda.
  • To underscore the importance of aligning international partnerships with host country priorities and fostering cultural humility.

Main Methods:

  • Descriptive overview of the Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program in Rwanda.
  • Focus on the collaborative efforts between the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and U.S. academic institutions.
  • Emphasis on capacity building within nursing and midwifery educational programs.

Main Results:

  • The HRH Program aims to strengthen health service delivery and achieve health equity for underserved populations.
  • The program has contributed to enhancing academic and clinical educational programs for nurses and midwives in Rwanda.
  • Successful international academic partnerships require alignment with national priorities and cultural sensitivity.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing global health worker shortages is crucial for achieving health equity and Sustainable Development Goals.
  • International collaborations, like the HRH Program, can effectively build capacity in nursing and midwifery in resource-limited settings.
  • Sustainable health workforce development necessitates strong host-country partnerships, resource integration, and a culture of mutual respect and self-awareness.