Improving healthcare services for high-risk groups and key and vulnerable communities through Integrated Community-Led (iCLM) Model and iCLM system

Today, in a collaborative effort led by @RwandaNGOForum, alongside @RBCRwanda and supported by @GlobalFund, the Integrated Community Led Model (iCLM) and its corresponding iCLM system for managing community data related to HIV, TB and Malaria were officially introduced in @BugeseraDistr. This initiative represents a crucial advancement in enhancing healthcare services for high-risk populations and key and vulnerable communities.
Following prior introductory sessions in various districts, today’s orientation specifically addressed the “Integrated Community-Led Monitoring (iCLM) Model and System for Community Data Management for HIV, TB, and Malaria” while also establishing the District iCLM Task Team. The event gathered local authorities, healthcare professionals, and representatives of people affected by HIV, TB, and Malaria.

In his opening remarks, Mr. Nkuranga Joseph Kayonga, Executive Secretary of @BugeseraDistr, commended the partnership and collaboration of @RBCRwanda, @RwandaNGOForum, and district stakeholders. He underlined the district’s unwavering commitment to supporting the iCLM implementation, which is crucial in combating the rising cases of Malaria and HIV within Bugesera District and one that we can all rely on.
Epaphrodite Habanabakize from the Malaria and Other Parasitic Diseases Division and Dr. Byiringiro Rusisiro, Director of the TB Infection Prevention and Control unit at @RBCRwanda, respectively, presented updates on the current status of malaria and tuberculosis. They highlighted the indispensable role of community health workers (CHWs) in early disease detection and management, a role that we all deeply appreciate.

The meeting also included a demonstration of the iCLM data management software, showcasing its real-time data collection and analysis capabilities. This digital tool is expected to significantly enhance decision-making processes and service delivery for high-risk groups and vulnerable communities.

In her closing remarks, Kemirembe Ruth, Director of the Health Unit, expressed gratitude to all participants for actively participating in the meeting. She emphasized her belief that the initiatives discussed within the iCLM will significantly improve healthcare services in the district, particularly starting with high-risk and key and vulnerable communities. Kemirembe reiterated the need for collective support for the plan’s implementation and reaffirmed the district’s commitment to this effort, mainly through the dedicated efforts of the established District iCLM Task Team.

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