Program improves health of orphans of Rwandan genocide
Monday, August 8, 2011 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Rwandan children who lived through the horrors of the 1994 genocide may suffer from psychological trauma that makes them more vulnerable to health problems, such as HIV infection. But a medical school study shows that with mental health support, these youth can reduce symptoms of trauma, avoid risky behaviors and lead healthier lives.