Majok Deng Akok is one of the 49 master’s candidate from MGHD at the UGHE, graduating on August 4th Pioneering Surgical Care: UGHE Student Majok Deng Akok Shares His Vision
Majok Akok, a passionate health professional from South Sudan is a part of the 2024 graduating cohort of 49 students. He has been pursuing a Master of Science in Global Health Delivery […]
UGHE Alumna and Clinical Psychologist, Hildegarde Mukasakindi, is a dedicated mental health advocate. Photo by Asher Habinshuti/UGHE UGHE Alumna Advocates for Community Based Mental Health Care Model in Rwanda
Hildegarde Mukasakindi, a clinical psychologist and dedicated mental health advocate is a proud alumna of UGHE’s inaugural cohort of the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery. For Hildegarde, UGHE […]
MBBS’29 Student, David B-Imas Saizay at Butaro Campus. Photo by Asher Habinshuti / UGHE Committed to Change: Liberian Medical Student David Pledges to Serve Communities
David B-Imas Saizay, a second-born in a family of four from Liberia, is currently pursuing his dream of becoming a medical doctor at the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) […]
Adigwe Faith at Butaro Campus, 2024. Photo by Asher Habinshuti / UGHE UGHE Student, Pharmacist Adigwe Empowers Women’s Health Through Art
Art can be a powerful conduit for social change. For UGHE MGHD student- Adigwe Faith Chukwudunmbi, it serves a higher purpose. As a pharmacist, Faith harnesses her artistic talent as […]
Dr. Eugene Tuyishime, UGHE Alumnus -MGHD’17 receiving the 2024 WFSA Rising Star Award in Singapore. Alumnus Spearheads Efforts for Equitable, Safe Surgical, Obstetrical, and Anesthesia Care in Rwanda and Beyond
An award-winning anesthesiologist, researcher, global health leader and advocate for health equity and social justice, UGHE Alum Dr. Eugene Tuyishime is passionately working to improve access to safe anesthesia, surgery, […]
“No Woman Should Succumb to Cervical Cancer” – UGHE Student Yvette on a Quest to Prevent Unnecessary Deaths
Cervical and Breast cancer is preventable yet it’s among the prevalent types of cancer impacting women globally, mostly in low-and middle-income countries underscoring the significance of screening and early detection […]
Dean Abebe Bekele Receives CUGH’s Distinguished Leadership Award
In a momentous occasion, Professor Abebe Bekele, the Dean of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences at UGHE, was recently honored with the prestigious 2024 Consortium of Universities for […]
UGHE Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024: Investing in Women, Accelerating Progress
International Women’s Day on March 8 is a global celebration of women’s achievements, resilience, and contributions to humanity. This year’s theme ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ was the focus of […]
MBBS’28 Students reciting their Hippocratic Oath during the white coat ceremony. Photo by Asher Habinshuti / UGHE. 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 […]
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, […]
