Alumnus Spearheads Efforts for Equitable, Safe Surgical, Obstetrical, and Anesthesia Care in Rwanda and Beyond
An award-winning anesthesiologist, researcher, global health leader and advocate for health equity and social justice, UGHE Alum Dr. Eugene Tuyishime is passionately working to improve access to safe anesthesia, surgery, and obstetric care within Rwanda and other low- and middle-income countries especially …
“No Woman Should Succumb to Cervical Cancer” – UGHE Student Yvette on a Quest to Prevent Unnecessary Deaths
Cervical and Breast cancer is preventable yet it’s among the prevalent types of cancer impacting women globally, mostly in low-and middle-income countries underscoring the significance of screening and early detection – even for apparently healthy women. Dr. Yvette Nkurunziza was an intern …
Dean Abebe Bekele Receives CUGH’s Distinguished Leadership Award
In a momentous occasion, Professor Abebe Bekele, the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at UGHE, was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Consortium of Universities for Global Health’s Distinguished Leadership Award. This recognition underscores Dean Abebe’s exceptional contributions …
UGHE Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Investing in Women, Accelerating Progress
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a global celebration of women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions to humanity. This year’s theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ was the focus of the day, emphasizing connection between women empowerment and gender equity. UGHE celebrated …
UGHE Celebrates the Third White Coat Ceremony- Medical Students Pledge to Advance Health Equity
On the special Wednesday of February 21st, a date which marked two years since Dr. Paul Farmer’s passing, UGHE School of Medicine held the third white coat ceremony at Butaro Campus. It was a fitting tribute to honor a life dedicated to …
The University of Global Health Equity Welcomes Professor Philip Cotton as New Vice Chancellor
Kigali, Rwanda – Today the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is pleased to announce, after an international search, that Professor Philip Cotton will become the university’s next Vice Chancellor, effective April 8. Professor Cotton succeeds Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi, who …
Six UGHE Alumni Appointed to Various Key Roles in the Rwanda Ministry of Health
UGHE is proud to have six of our alumni recently appointed to crucial positions within the Rwanda Ministry of Health as officially announced on January 25th by the Office of the Prime Minister of Rwanda. Nicole Jabo, an alumna from the …
UGHE Butaro Campus Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Impact on Global Health Education
BUTARO, RWANDA — January 25 was a special day at UGHE as the Butaro academic campus celebrated its five-year anniversary, reflecting on its significant contributions to global health education and community development since its inauguration in 2019. Located in the rural Northern …
How the Global Health Delivery Program at UGHE Equips Health Leaders for Health Systems Strengthening
It is often stated that a great leader knows how to translate vision into reality, even when the vision seems like a dream. Nevertheless, this feat can only be achieved by leaders with the required leadership and management skills. In health care, …
University of Global Health Equity Announces Masters in Global Nursing Leadership Program
Kigali December 15, 2023 – The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) proudly announces the introduction of its Masters in Global Nursing Leadership (MGNL) program. This program is an initiative of the Center for Nursing and Midwifery at UGHE, and it is …
UGHE Students-Led Butaro Scholars Program Empowers Schoolchildren in Butaro through Educational Capacity Building
On a beautiful day in the scenic Butaro community, a group of UGHE MBBS students embarks on a “walk the talk” field visit under the community health (CBE) course. Among them is Alex Ainebyona, who encounters a group of high school students …
Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Education: UGHE’s GNLM Program Sparks Transformation in Healthcare Delivery
In the picturesque hills of Butaro, Northern Rwanda, 30 future nursing and midwifery leaders embarked on their transformative journey at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) on September 25, 2023. This marked the start of the third cohort of the Global …
