In this article, we argue that the gender policies implemented by the Studio Series Government of Rwanda have been introduced in order to strengthen the democratic credentials of the regime in the eyes of international donors.In order to do so, we have structured the paper in three parts.First, the article examines the political structure of Rwanda
The Medical Social Worker: A Neglected Ally in the Management of Patients with Burn Injuries
Burn injuries come with enormous challenges and devastation to the victims.The consequences get worse when multiple members of a family are involved.Social supports are necessary, especially where health financing is mainly through out-of-pocket expenditure.The use of Medical Social Workers (MSW) in burn care in our region is limited, and Meter the
Risk Factors for Infection After Distal Radius Fracture Fixation: Analysis of Impact on Cost of Care
Purpose: Infection after distal radius fracture fixation can be a devastating complication, leading to potential hardware removal, prolonged antibiotic courses, multiple office visits, and increased costs.This study aimed to identify potential risk factors for infectious complications after distal radius fracture fixation and assess the impacts on
Flood-related challenges and impacts within coastal informal settlements: a case from LAGOS, NIGERIA
This study considers climate impacts and environmental challenges (flooding and sea-level rise) in one of the coastal informal settlements in Lagos, Nigeria.A Wine Cooler mix of methods was used to generate data.First, 14 residents, selected through purposive sampling, were interviewed.A survey (sample size = 300) of residents was conducted as a fo