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* In Rwanda, you can find '''condoms''' distributed in boutiques, pharmacies, kiosks, bars, health facilities, outreach centers (like community-based distributors) and online stores. The condoms provided in the public sector tend to be generic, non-brand condoms. If you go to the social-marketing centers, you may get condoms that are under the name "Prudence Plus." Overall, Rwanda doesn't have a high level of diversity in the condom sector yet, and only a few main brands are for sale. They tend to be most readily available in urban boutiques, but stock-outs can be an issue experienced by all vendors and facilities at times.<ref>[http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_132562.pdf Rwanda National Policy on Condoms]</ref> If you want to purchase condoms online, you can find Moods and Kama X condoms sold on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website] for 1000 RWF per pack, as of February 2018.
* In Rwanda, you can find '''condoms''' distributed in boutiques, pharmacies, kiosks, bars, health facilities, outreach centers (like community-based distributors) and online stores. The condoms provided in the public sector tend to be generic, non-brand condoms. If you go to the social-marketing centers, you may get condoms that are under the name "Prudence Plus." Overall, Rwanda doesn't have a high level of diversity in the condom sector yet, and only a few main brands are for sale. They tend to be most readily available in urban boutiques, but stock-outs can be an issue experienced by all vendors and facilities at times.<ref>[http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/@ed_protect/@protrav/@ilo_aids/documents/legaldocument/wcms_132562.pdf Rwanda National Policy on Condoms]</ref> If you want to purchase condoms online, you can find Moods and Kama X condoms sold on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website] for 1000 RWF per pack, as of February 2018.
* You should be able to find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold in pharmacies and online retailers, like [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha]. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Diane-35, Microgynon, Microlut, Neogynon, Lo-Femenal, Ovrette, and Yasmine.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> <ref>[Conversation with pharmacy in Kigali, May 2018]</ref>
* You should be able to find '''oral contraceptives (birth control pills)''' sold in pharmacies and online retailers, like [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha]. Some of the brands you can expect to see are Diane-35, Microgynon, Microlut, Neogynon, Lo-Femenal, Ovrette, and Yasmine.<ref>[http://ec.princeton.edu/ Princeton EC Website]</ref> <ref>[Conversation with pharmacy in Kigali, May 2018]</ref>
* You can find '''intra-urine devices (IUDs)''' in Rwanda. You can get an IUD inserted at [http://legacyclinics.rw/ Legacy Clinics] for 10,000 RWF, as of March 2018. Furthermore, on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase the SMB copper IUD for 14,000 RWF or the Mirena IUD for 90,000 RWF, as of February 2018.  
* You can find '''intrauterine devices (IUDs)''' in Rwanda. You can get an IUD inserted at [http://legacyclinics.rw/ Legacy Clinics] for 10,000 RWF, as of March 2018. Furthermore, on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase the SMB copper IUD for 14,000 RWF or the Mirena IUD for 90,000 RWF, as of February 2018.  
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Rwanda. One pharmacy in Kigali told us that they sold Confiance, an injectable that lasts for 3 months for 500 RWF, as of May 2018.<ref>[Conversation with pharmacy in Kigali, May 2018]</ref> Furthermore, on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase a 3-months supply of Depo-Provera for 700 RWF, or you can purchase Norigynon injectables for 1000 RWF (1-month supply) or 2000 RWF (2-month supply), as of February 2018.
* You can find '''contraceptive shots/injectables''' in Rwanda. One pharmacy in Kigali told us that they sold Confiance, an injectable that lasts for 3 months for 500 RWF, as of May 2018.<ref>[Conversation with pharmacy in Kigali, May 2018]</ref> Furthermore, on the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase a 3-months supply of Depo-Provera for 700 RWF, or you can purchase Norigynon injectables for 1000 RWF (1-month supply) or 2000 RWF (2-month supply), as of February 2018.
* You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Rwanda. On the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase the Implanon implant, which lasts 3 years, for 5000 RWF, or you can you can purchase the Jadelle implant, which lasts 5 years, for 5000 RWF, as of February 2018.
* You can find '''contraceptive implants''' in Rwanda. On the [https://www.kasha.rw/product-category/love-sex/ Kasha website], you can purchase the Implanon implant, which lasts 3 years, for 5000 RWF, or you can you can purchase the Jadelle implant, which lasts 5 years, for 5000 RWF, as of February 2018.
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* Centre Hospitalier De Kigali: This hospital seems to be the main provider of HIV treatment in Rwanda. They provide antiretroviral medication, such as Combivir, Epivir, Crixivan, Sustiva. They may also have Videx and Zerit. In the past, the monthly cost of combination therapy was 130'000 Rwandan Francs (ca. 700 DEM), but we're not sure about teh current price. The doctor in charge at the CHK is Dr. Kogame (internist).<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* Centre Hospitalier De Kigali: This hospital seems to be the main provider of HIV treatment in Rwanda. They provide antiretroviral medication, such as Combivir, Epivir, Crixivan, Sustiva. They may also have Videx and Zerit. In the past, the monthly cost of combination therapy was 130'000 Rwandan Francs (ca. 700 DEM), but we're not sure about the current price. The doctor in charge at the CHK is Dr. Kogame (internist).<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* University Hospital, Butare: They have antiretroviral medication in stock, but they're probably more expensive than Centre Hospitalier De Kigali.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* University Hospital, Butare: They have antiretroviral medication in stock, but they're probably more expensive than Centre Hospitalier De Kigali.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* You can find antiretroviral medication in some pharmacies in Kigali, but they may be more expensive than obtaining them from Centre Hospitalier De Kigali.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>
* You can find antiretroviral medication in some pharmacies in Kigali, but they may be more expensive than obtaining them from Centre Hospitalier De Kigali.<ref>[http://www.hivtravel.org/Default.aspx?PageId=143&CountryId=150 RWANDA - REGULATIONS ON ENTRY, STAY AND RESIDENCE FOR PLHIV]</ref>

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