eGlobal Program Fosters Long-lasting Research Partnerships Between UGHE and University of Virginia Students
On May 23, 2022, students from the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) and the University of Virginia (UVA) held an eGlobal virtual research symposium to showcase the research they worked on for a one-year collaborative desk research while developing relationships. UGHE …
UGHE’s Digital Health Applied Leadership Program: Building a New Cadre of Digital Health Leaders
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) through Digital Health at PATH has introduced the Digital Health Applied Leadership Program (DHALP) to advance the skills and capabilities of digital health practitioners and stakeholders from Zimbabwe, Malawi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, and …
One Health Field School – Students Share Their Experiences and Send Calls for Action
The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) One Health Option at UGHE prepares students to respond to increasing complex health challenges. Every year, One Health Option organizes a One Health Field School that focuses on investigating and solving complex problems …
UGHE’s Executive Education Program Impacts Participants from the Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme
After two years due to the pandemic period, UGHE’s Center for Executive Education hosted twenty-four participants from the Nigeria National Health Insurance Scheme for a one-week in-person program in Kigali to help them understand the Rwanda National Health Insurance system as well …
Medical Student, Etienne Manirarora to Carry on Paul Farmer’s Legacy for an Equitable Health Care Delivery in His Butaro Community and Globally
Born and raised in Burera Community where the UGHE campus resides, Etienne Manirarora is one of the high school students at GS Runaba whom UGHE previously hosted on Science Day to teach them different science topics. His curiosity and passion to pursue …
UGHE’s Bwiza Initiative Increases Access to Menstruation Knowledge and Affordable Sanitary Pads Among High School Girls in Butaro
Through the existing partnership between the Department of Community Health and Social Medicine with high schools in Butaro, a study was conducted to better understand menstrual knowledge and attitudes among high school students, as well as menstrual practices among high school girls. Sandra …
MGHD’19 Alumna Carene Roxanne Umugwaneza on Combating HIV/AIDS Among Vulnerable Adolescent Girls and Young Women
The MGHD emphasizes not only hands-on and practical field experience, a focus on “systems” rather than symptoms, and leadership and management skills, but it is also an interdisciplinary program designed to help students achieve their various academic and professional goals. Our alumni …
UGHE Impacts Girls in Butaro Through the “Her Story Project”
UGHE through the Department of Campus Operations and Community Engagement partnered with Image Rwanda to train 10 Butaro girls for the “Her Story Project”. The project aimed to empower girls who had dropped out of school due to poverty and teen pregnancy. …
UGHE Graduates Butaro Community Members Trained On Business Development Skills
On 23rd March 2022, the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) through its Community Engagement initiatives, under the Entrepreneurship Training Program graduated 50 entrepreneurs from different small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Burera district who were trained on business development skills in …
MGHD’22 Student and GSRH Scholar, Emmanuel Okiror, Advocates for Men’s Involvement in Gender Equity and Women’s Sexual and Reproductive Health
The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery program at UGHE prepares students to work in health care delivery settings across the globe by emphasizing hands-on and practical field experience and a focus on “systems” rather than symptoms, which drew Emmanuel Okiror …
Gloria Rukomeza, UGHE Moskovitz Scholar, Advocates for Equitable Access to Health Care in Underserved Communities
Gloria Rukomeza, from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is one of the Moskovitz scholars who graduated from UGHE’s Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) in 2021. The Moskovitz Scholarship for Women in Global Health Leadership is awarded to incoming …
New Partnership: Lifebox and The University of Global Health Equity
On the occasion of the launch of The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE)’s Center for Equity in Global Surgery, UGHE and the global non-profit Lifebox announce a new partnership to deliver impactful programs for safer anesthesia and surgical care. UGHE and …
