UGHE Celebrates the Third White Coat Ceremony- Medical Students Pledge to Advance Health Equity
On the special Wednesday of February 21st, a date which marked two years since Dr. Paul Farmer’s passing, UGHE School of Medicine held the third white coat ceremony at Butaro Campus. It was a fitting tribute to honor a life dedicated to …
The University of Global Health Equity Welcomes Professor Philip Cotton as New Vice Chancellor
Kigali, Rwanda – Today the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is pleased to announce, after an international search, that Professor Philip Cotton will become the university’s next Vice Chancellor, effective April 8. Professor Cotton succeeds Dr. Joel M. Mubiligi, who …
Six UGHE Alumni Appointed to Various Key Roles in the Rwanda Ministry of Health
UGHE is proud to have six of our alumni recently appointed to crucial positions within the Rwanda Ministry of Health as officially announced on January 25th by the Office of the Prime Minister of Rwanda. Nicole Jabo, an alumna from the …
UGHE Butaro Campus Celebrates Five Years of Transformative Impact on Global Health Education
BUTARO, RWANDA — January 25 was a special day at UGHE as the Butaro academic campus celebrated its five-year anniversary, reflecting on its significant contributions to global health education and community development since its inauguration in 2019. Located in the rural Northern …
How the Global Health Delivery Program at UGHE Equips Health Leaders for Health Systems Strengthening
It is often stated that a great leader knows how to translate vision into reality, even when the vision seems like a dream. Nevertheless, this feat can only be achieved by leaders with the required leadership and management skills. In health care, …
University of Global Health Equity Announces Masters in Global Nursing Leadership Program
Kigali December 15, 2023 – The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) proudly announces the introduction of its Masters in Global Nursing Leadership (MGNL) program. This program is an initiative of the Center for Nursing and Midwifery at UGHE, and it is …
UGHE Students-Led Butaro Scholars Program Empowers Schoolchildren in Butaro through Educational Capacity Building
On a beautiful day in the scenic Butaro community, a group of UGHE MBBS students embarks on a “walk the talk” field visit under the community health (CBE) course. Among them is Alex Ainebyona, who encounters a group of high school students …
Continuing a Tradition of Excellence in Nursing and Midwifery Education: UGHE’s GNLM Program Sparks Transformation in Healthcare Delivery
In the picturesque hills of Butaro, Northern Rwanda, 30 future nursing and midwifery leaders embarked on their transformative journey at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) on September 25, 2023. This marked the start of the third cohort of the Global …
UGHE Receives the ASPIRE to Excellence Certificate of Merit in Simulation
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) celebrates a remarkable milestone as its Simulation and Skills Center has been recognized with the 2023 ASPIRE to Excellence Certificate of Merit in Simulation. Announced at the 2023 AMEE Conference in Glasgow on August 28, …
From Traditional Healing Home to Medical Studies at UGHE: Medical Student Merci On a Path to Becoming a Pediatric Surgeon
UGHE medical student class of 2028 – Merci Uwingeneye ‘s childhood in a rural village exposed him to the world of traditional medicine and healing. Born in the western province of Rwanda, he grew up in a community where health care was …
UGHE’s Entrepreneurship Training Program Drives Economic Growth for the Wellbeing of the Butaro Community
In the lush hills of Butaro, UGHE is once again taking a bold step towards fostering economic growth and sustainability in the Butaro community by hosting the second cohort of its impactful entrepreneurship training program. With a focus on nurturing small and …
Championing Equitable Healthcare and Inspiring Change: The Unfolding Story of MBBS’26 Student-Benithe Himbazwa
“The idea that some lives matter less is the root of all that’s wrong in the world.” These words, spoken by Dr. Paul Farmer, the Late Chancellor and Founder of UGHE, a Partners In Health Initiative, serve as a guiding light for …
