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 for equity in healthcare, had always dreamed of making a difference in the health field. Her journey began even before completing her undergraduate studies in Nutrition […]
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 pursue a master’s degree in Rwanda was a novel experience for MGHD’23 student Mohammad Tareq Orfali. He recalls his first moment at UGHE, “When I […]
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 of many diseases and illnesses which are often obvious in economically vulnerable communities. UGHE prepares future generations of health care professionals who will not only […]
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, a shortage of skilled healthcare personnel, as well as a lack of resilient and equitable quality health care delivery in the public health sector. Oveka […]
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 contribute to the improvement of the healthcare system and the achievement of universal health care coverage in their countries. UGHE’s inclusive policy caters not only […]
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 mortality among children compared to other regions – one in three children under five is stunted by chronic undernutrition. Inequality of opportunity in health 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, hosted a celebratory event for 60 teen mothers at Butaro Health Centre. The event aimed to empower teen mothers and raise awareness of the issue […]
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 up in Nigeria, he felt called to surgery due to the lack of enough quality surgical care in his country and in Sub-Saharan Africa. “I […]
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 […]
