Refresher training on GCP and EAPoC_VL Study Data Collection

Article by; Jean Berchmans NIYIBIZI

The University of Rwanda (UR) organized a three-day workshop for the refresher training on Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and EAPoC_VL study data collection during the period of 17-19 March 2024. The workshop was attended by 39 participants consisted of  study site staff, UR study team, study team from HIV/AIDS and other STIs division in Rwanda Biomedical Center, and representative from  the Rwanda Ministry of Health. The workshop mainly aimed at providing trainees with knowledge and skills on GCP, the implementation progress of the EAPoC_VL study in Rwanda and re-train study site staff on data collection in the context of preparing the 6 month follow up data collection. The workshop was facilitated by two GCP certified trainers, one trained study monitor and UR study team.

The pictures below were taken during the workshop:

A picture taken when A picture taken when Prof Stefan JANSEN, PI of the EAPoC_VL study /Rwanda, was providing an opening remarks of the workshop