Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Details for Mechanism ID: 10931
Country/Region: Rwanda
Year: 2009
Main Partner: To Be Determined
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Implementing Agency
Funding Agency: HHS/CDC
Total Funding: $0

Funding for Biomedical Prevention: Blood Safety (HMBL): $0

THIS IS A NEW ACTIVITY FOR FY 2009.

PEPFAR has been providing assistance to countries to ensure a safe and adequate blood supply. The

National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS) of Rwanda provides leadership for Rwanda to reduce the risk of

medical transmission of HIV and other blood borne pathogens and to ensure adequate supplies of safe

blood and blood products. Although the NBTS agreement is ending in FY 2009, PEPFAR will continue to

support safe blood activities in Rwanda. A new funding announcement will be issued to continue USG

PEPFAR support to Rwanda for blood safety and transfusion services and to support capacity building

within the NBTS to manage blood transfusion programs. Much progress has been made over the last four

years but much work remains to be completed including the strengthening of the program and building

human resource capacity in Rwanda's NBTS.

New/Continuing Activity: New Activity

Continuing Activity:

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