Patient Reunion-Hugs all Around

Our patients looked so healthy  and many of them were happy to reconnect with their  care providers from Team Heart!  Over 80 patients joined us and we hosted 120 people for lunch including the patients and their families.  Our guest speaker for the event was John Bosco, Rwanda's 2014 Young Entrepreneur of the Year.  He has a biodiesel start-up company that converts trash into fuel and gave a very inspirational talk. It was followed by a presentation by Fabrice to discuss dental health as part of heart health and HHNW Patient Evariste, nearing completion Masters degree in Project Management. 

 Our patients also were given the opportunity to have follow up echocardiograms at King Faisal  Hospital.   

We are so happy they are all spreading the word about the prevention of rheumatic heart disease throughout Rwanda.

Our patients had the opportunity to participate in a research study at the reunion...a project we hope will lead to answers about RHD in Rwanda.