UGHE’s School of Medicine 2nd White Coat Ceremony: Medical Students Urged to Uphold Equity and Social Justice in their Practice
UGHE’s School of Medicine hosted its second White Coat ceremony for the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery / Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MBBS/MGHD) class of 2026 on November 9, 2022, at Butaro Campus. The ceremony recognized 36 medical students who transitioned from pre-clinical to clinical education. A Cordial Welcome At the […]
Butaro Community Health Day: Noncommunicable Diseases Prevention Through Community Engagement
Community engagement has been regarded as a vital component in achieving universal health care. Several studies have shown that it plays a significant role in eliminating disparities, promoting social justice, and enhancing benefits for equitable quality health care in underserved communities. As a socially responsible academic institution, UGHE leverages its Community Engagement and Community Health […]
Partners In Health Announces Dr. Jim Yong Kim as Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda
PIH co-founder will continue university’s legacy of academic excellence, drawing on his deep experience in health and education, including his term as President of Dartmouth College Kigali, Rwanda (October 20, 2022) – Partners In Health (PIH) today announces the appointment of Jim Yong Kim, MD, Ph.D, as Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), a position previously held […]
PIH Announces $25 Million Pledge from Weiss Asset Management Foundation and Associated Donors to Support UGHE’s Institute of Global Health Equity Research
Multi-year commitment will enable investments in medical research and training at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda Financial support provided along with two anonymous donors Partners In Health announced on 27th October 2022 a $25 million pledge from the Weiss Asset Management Foundation and associated donors to the Institute of Global Health Equity […]
