Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group

The Rwanda Zambia HIV Research Group (RZHRG) is a non-profit organization based in Atlanta, Georgia. With a team of 43 employees, RZHRG has been dedicated to combatting HIV/AIDS globally for over 25 years. RZHRG specializes in Couples' Voluntary Counseling and Testing (CVCT), delivering this service throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The organization's CVCT model involves testing partners together and providing counseling to help them navigate the implications of their HIV status. RZHRG's approach has been recognized for its effectiveness in reducing HIV transmission by more than two-thirds among couples with differing HIV statuses. RZHRG's commitment to excellence has earned them recognition as a Couples' HIV Counseling and Testing Center of Excellence by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). This designation, shared with their sister site in Zambia, allows RZHRG to provide training and technical assistance to other organizations seeking to integrate CVCT into their HIV-prevention programs. RZHRG professionals offer on-site consultancies, and their Centers of Excellence in Zambia and Rwanda provide comprehensive training to support the widespread adoption of couples' testing within healthcare and HIV-prevention strategies. For more information about RZHRG's services and initiatives, please visit their website at rzhrg.org.