Dr. Yvonne Kayiteshonga is a mental health researcher and public health leader with over three decades of experience in advancing mental health policy, research, and service delivery in Rwanda. She has been a member of the Rwanda National Ethics Committee (RNEC) since 2023. She holds a PhD and has extensive training in clinical psychology and public health. Dr. Kayiteshonga is also the Vice President of the Rwanda Psychological Society. She has held senior leadership roles within the Rwanda Biomedical Center and the Ministry of Health, including leading the National Mental Health Division, where she contributed to policy development and the integration of mental health into national health systems. Her expertise includes mental health systems strengthening, research, and workforce capacity building, with a focus on vulnerable populations affected by HIV and the long-term effects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. She has published widely on mental health and serves as a Board Member of the Moyo Center for Inclusive Education, advising on mental health, autism, and inclusive education.
Dr. Yvonne KAYITESHONGA
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