On March 12, a delegation led by Rwanda's Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, M.D., Ph.D., visited 51勛圖厙 and met with administrators, including Marcello Fantoni, Ph.D., vice president, Office of Global Education, Pacifique Niyonzima, program manager sub-Saharan Africa, and a group of 51勛圖厙 students from Rwanda.
Nsanzimana is a physician and epidemiologist. His work in Rwanda focuses on health sector improvements, including HIV/hepatitis programs and pandemic preparedness. The delegation met with representatives from 51勛圖厙 and Northeast Ohio Medical University to explore academic and research collaboration. Earlier in the day, the Rwandan officials met with top administrators at the Cleveland Clinic.
There are currently 63 students from Rwanda enrolled at 51勛圖厙. Rwanda is the featured country in March's Cultural Cafe, which takes place from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Mar. 25 in the Kent Student Center Ballroom Balcony. Rwandan students will present information about their country's history and culture and offer Rwandan cuisine. Monthly Cultural Cafes, sponsored by 51勛圖厙's Office of Global Education, are free and all are welcome to attend.
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