National Dialogue on Teenage Pregnancy and Adolescent Access to Contraception in Rwanda
January 29th, 2025, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) participated in a significant national dialogue hosted by IMRO Rwanda. This event brought together key government stakeholders—including MINEDUC, MIGEPROF, MINIJUST, and RBC—and civil society organizations to address the rising concern of teenage pregnancy and the barriers adolescents face in accessing contraception. The purpose of this dialogue was […]
MDFC End of 2024 Year Staff Retreat
On December 28–29, 2024, MDFC held its annual staff retreat, a strategic gathering focused on reflecting on accomplishments, addressing areas for improvement, and setting goals for 2025.Acting Executive Director Dr. Clarisse Mutimukeye highlighted significant milestones, including staff expansion, impactful projects implemented in 2024, establishing a new office, and partnerships with key organizations such as RBC, […]
Strengthening the Network ofAbortion Providers Initiative (SNAP Initiative)
Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) hosted the Strengthening the Network of Abortion Providers (SNAP) Initiative, a five-day training workshop aimed at enhancing safe and compassionate abortion care inRwanda. Designed to include all district hospitals, the workshop’s first cohort brought together 48 healthcare providers, including medical doctors, midwives, and clinical psychologists from 16 district hospitals to […]
Enhancing Safe Abortion Care in Rwanda: Insights, Innovations and Collaboration
On December 21st, 2024, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC) hosted a pivotal workshop that convened junior practicing medical doctors across Rwanda. The gathering aimed to strengthen the delivery of safe abortion services by sharing insights, exploring innovations, and enhancing collaboration among junior healthcare providers. The day began with opening remarks from Dr. Clarisse Mutimukeye, MDFC’s […]
National Celebration of International SafeAbortion Day 2024
On December 20th, 2024, Medical Doctors for Choice (MDFC), alongside SRHR Rwanda Coalition members, government officials, and other civil society partners, joined the Rwanda NGOs Forum in commemorating the National Celebration of International Safe Abortion Day. Held at Cyanika Playground in Rubavu District, the event was themed “Standing in Solidarity to Reduce Unsafe Abortion.” The […]