MGHD Graduand, Peace Iraguha: A Journey Towards Health Equity
This is one in a series of stories highlighting a few MGHD 2023 graduands ahead of their commencement on 6th August 2023. Peace Iraguha, a driven individual with a passion […]
MGHD Graduand, Mohammad Tareq Orfali Advocates for a Healthier and Sustainable Earth
This is one in a series of stories highlighting a few MGHD 2023 graduands ahead of their commencement on 6th August 2023. Moving from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to […]
Marie Louise Mujawimana on the right, One of the beneficiaries of the UGHE’s Entrepreneurship Program being visited by Inkomoko Trainers Tackling Socioeconomic Determinants of Health Through Entrepreneurship Program
While many international human rights recognize health as a right, it is crucial to know that health interdepends and intersects with other economic rights. Economic factors are at the root […]
Oveka Jana, UGHE alumna from the MGHD Class of 2021, Health Management Option. UGHE Alumna Oveka Jana Advocates for Sustainable Health Financing in Public Health
Although there are numerous barriers to adequate healthcare in low- and middle-income countries, the crux of the matter is a lack of sustainable health financing, which leads to insufficient resources, […]
Blami Dao, MGHD’23 Student at UGHE. Photo by Pacifique Mugemana / UGHE “One Should Never Stop Learning“- MGHD Student Speaks on How Continuous Education Improves Health Care Performance
Constant learning is essential for public health practitioners, irrespective of their age or level of experience. By keeping abreast of the latest healthcare research and best practices, senior practitioners can […]
Darius Bazimya, UGHE’s INECD program Coordinator, instructing data collectors. How UGHE is Combatting Child Undernutrition in Vulnerable Communities Through Evidence-Based Interventions
Good health and nutrition are crucial for a child’s early development and well-being. In Sub-Saharan Africa, disparities in food security and balanced diets lead to higher rates of morbidity and […]
UGHE Celebrates International Women’s Day with Teen Mothers in Butaro
On March 8, 2023, in honor of International Women’s Day, UGHE’s Community Health Department, alongside the entire UGHE community, PIH Rwanda (Inshuti Mu Buzima), Butaro Health Centre, and Butaro Hospital, […]
Dr Barnabas Alayande operating and teaching medical students in the Butaro District Hospital operating room. Promoting Affordable Surgical Care in Sub-Saharan Africa Through Global Surgery Education
From an early age, Dr. Barnabas, Faculty in the UGHE Center for Equity in Global Surgery, yearned for something different, something expansive, and he found it by pursuing surgery. Growing […]
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 […]
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, […]
