Grace Igiraneza

Grace Igiraneza (born September 22, 1983) is a Rwandan woman from Gikondo, Kigali. She is a nephrologist at the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali. Quotes When Yale came on board it became easier for residents to learn because we had more physicians. You need a mentor who is there day to day to help train you in clinical reasoning and see how you examine patients.” Yale leads largest-ever collaboration to educate health workers in Rwanda The Yale News (February 5, 2018) I am grateful for the partnership between Yale and the University of Rwanda and the University Teaching Hospital of Kigali and the global health program at Yale,”Through them I have been able to come here and learn. When I go back I will be able to help Rwandans and offer a standard of care in nephrology.” Yale leads largest-ever collaboration to educate health workers in Rwanda The Yale News (February 5, 2018) Treatment for these diseases is expensive not just in Rwanda but across the world. You will need more than Rwf25 million for a kidney transplant, and this is a very high amount.” Treatment of Chronic Kidney Diseases Very Expensive in Rwanda Taarifa Rwanda (March 9, 2023) Even when a patient is on dialysis, they don’t have a lot of options, they will need to visit a treatment centre at least three times a week. For that service alone, you need over Rwf85,000.” Treatment of Chronic Kidney Diseases Very Expensive in Rwanda Taarifa Rwanda (March 9, 2023) While the treatment of kidney disease is expensive, out of reach for many patients and requires a lot of resources especially renal replacement therapy, prevention remains the major weapon we can use to fight chronic kidney disease. Treatment of Chronic Kidney Diseases Very Expensive in Rwanda Taarifa Rwanda (March 9, 2023) Most insurance don’t cover this, leaving health authorities with only one campaign; how do I prevent myself from kidney disease?, when is the right time to go for check-up?, this is what we are going to focus on mainly.” Treatment of Chronic Kidney Diseases Very Expensive in Rwanda Taarifa Rwanda (March 9, 2023) I needed more training to lead that service. It is my obligation to give back what I have been given. Yale Trains Rwandan Health Workers Through 7-Year Program The Kenyan Wall Street (March 23, 2018) We had dedicated physicians in Rwanda, but the clinical workload and education activities were conflicting. Yale leads largest-ever collaboration to educate health workers in Rwanda. news.yale.edu (October 13, 2026) Improvements included the introduction of journal clubs and evidence-based medicine, as well as mentorship in clinical research. Yale leads largest-ever collaboration to educate health workers in Rwanda. news.yale.edu (October 13, 2026) External links COVID-19, thoughts beyond numbers Category:Women stubs Category:Women scientists from Rwanda Category:Medical scientists Category:1983 births Category:Living people