The Essence of Giving Back: Definition by Dr. Florence Akiiki Bitalabeho
“Giving back” is more than a charitable act, it is a philosophy of service, empathy, and responsibility. It involves contributing time, effort, or resources to a cause or community without the expectation of personal gain. Giving back is about creating a positive …
Transforming Trauma Care: How iPrOTeCT is Shaping Global Equity
Every year, injuries kill 4.4 million people worldwide – nearly 8% of all deaths globally. Behind these statistics lies a deeper crisis: countless survivors living with trauma that extends far beyond physical wounds into economic hardship and social isolation. This reality drove …
Rwanda’s Medical and Nursing Schools Team Up to Fix Simulation Training Gaps
Imagine a medical student practicing a complex surgical procedure hundreds of times before ever touching a real patient. That’s the power of simulation-based health education, a teaching method that creates realistic, risk-free training environments for healthcare professionals to develop their clinical skills. …
Equi-Injury: A Global Effort to Treat Injuries
What happens after an injury on a road, in a home, or at work, can shape someone’s life forever. Yet, in many parts of the world, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the path to healing is not always fair or …
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 …
