A Call for the Moral Choice of Optimism in Global Health
Dr. Jim Yong Kim, the Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE), accompanied by Prof. Philip Cotton, UGHE Vice Chancellor, visited Duke Global Health Institute (DGHI) on April 15. He delivered the keynote address, “Paul Farmer and the Unfinished Agenda …
Historic Launch of the Consortium of Medical Schools in Africa (CoMSA) and Election of Inaugural Leadership
Advancing Medical Education in Africa Conference (MedEdAfrica 2025) has achieved a major milestone in African medical education. Hosted by the Ministry of Health of Rwanda, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Kigali, Rwanda, the two-day event, held from March 24–25, 2025. The conference brought together over 600 …
Accelerating Action at UGHE: Hon. Paula Ingabire Calls for Bold Steps to Advance Gender Equity
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) believes in action, not just conversation. On March 14, 2025, UGHE hosted Hon. Paula Ingabire, Rwanda’s Minister of ICT and Innovation, at its Butaro campus for a discussion on #AccelerateAction as part of its International Women’s Day …
UGHE Partners with the Mastercard Foundation
We are pleased to announce the launch of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE). This impactful initiative aims to provide educational opportunities to young Africans facing the highest social and economic barriers, including young women, refugees and …
UGHE Graduates Shine at Master of Science in Global Health Delivery Commencement
Kigali, August 4th is a day of celebration for the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE). In a heartbeat, a memorious moment, 54 lions and lionesses marching into the epilogue of their milestone. Standing in two lines, just a step behind their …
UGHE Climbs from 8th to 4th in Sub-Saharan African University Rankings
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) has been ranked 4th among universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. This marks a significant improvement from last year’s ranking, where UGHE was 8th. This year, 129 universities from 22 …
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