This study was commissioned following a need to conduct in-depth analysis and document the way HIV and AIDS is mainstreamed in the national school curriculum in Rwanda and formulate comprehensive recommendations to the identified gaps.
A comprehensive, holistic approach encourages each school to look at its whole school community and develop an environment and culture that promote healthy ways of
School-age children in Rwanda face many challenges related to poor health and poverty such as: environmental hazards including inadequate water, sanitation facilities and school infrastructure, communicable and non-communicable diseases and gender-based violence.
The purpose of the school health strategic plan is to provide a detailed roadmap and framework for the effective implementation of the school health policy.