IN THIS ISSUE:

The Public Health Bulletin  – Rwanda, Vol. 4 1 March 2023

Online ISSN: 2663 - 4651

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TABLE OF CONTENT:

Foreword

Editorial

Commentary

The National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) and the Attainment of Universal Health Coverage in Zambia

Zombe Mazimba¹, Eners Chileshe Muwowo², Kalaba Mulutula Chilufya³, Malan Malumani^4,5
1Copperbelt University, Kitwe, Zambia
²Anhui Agriculture University, Zambia
³University Teaching Hospitals, Lusaka, Zambia
⁴Livingstone University Teaching Hospital, Zambia
⁵Mulungushi University School of Medicine and health science, Zambia

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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Drugs and Substance Abuse Amongst Adolescents - A pilot Study in 7 Districts

Gishoma Darius^1,4,*, Jansen Stefan^1,4, Rutembesa Eugene^1,4, Iyamuremye Jean Damascene², Zinnen
Veronique³, Habarugira Francois Regis³, Briot Benedicte³, Staring Florence³, Iyakaremye Athanase Ephraim⁴, Mugabo Lambert⁴, Ngendahimana Enock4

¹College of Medicine and Health Sciences (CMHS), University of Rwanda (UR), Kigali, Rwanda
²Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), Kigali, Rwanda
³BARAME Project, ENABEL, Kigali, Rwanda
⁴Consultancy and Innovation Business Action (CIBA), Kigali, Rwanda

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Factors Associated with Notification and Testing among Partners of HIV Positive Index Clients in Kigali City

Umutoni Angela¹,*, Remera Eric¹, Jared Omolo², Rwagasore Edson¹, Rwibasira Gallican<sup>1

1</sup>Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC), Kigali, Rwanda
²Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)-Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

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Predictors of In-Hospital Mortality of Preterm Newborns at University Teaching Hospital of Butare Neonatology Department

Habimana Samson¹,*, Basonga Emmy², Rosemary Okova<sup>1

1</sup>Mount Kenya University, Kigali, Rwanda
²University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

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Time matters: Improving Awareness to Reduce Stroke Mortality – Policy brief

Valentine Dushimiyimana¹,*, Kwame Nyarko², Moussa Hakizimana³, Pacifique Ndishimye¹, Ladislas
Nshimiyimana¹, Prosper Karame¹, Clarisse Musanabaganwa¹, Evarist Ntaganda¹, Samwuel Rwunganira¹,
Edson Rwagasore¹, Simon Pierre Niyonsenga¹, Godfrey Ngoboka¹, Francois Uwinkindi¹, Albert Tuyishime¹,
Gille Ndayisaba¹, Noella Bigirimana¹, Sabin Nsanzimana¹

¹Rwanda Biomedical Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
²CDC Foundation, Georgia, USA
³University of Rwanda, Kigali, Rwanda

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