During her time as Minister of Health of Rwanda, Vice Chancellor Dr. Agnes Binagwaho launched a series of online discussions through Twitter on topics related to global health policy and Rwanda’s national health sector. Twitter users from around Rwanda and the world joined her in these biweekly discussions. Photo courtesy Bending the Arc/ Impact Partners. Social Media Saves Lives and Makes the World Better
Social media is not just for fun, socializing, and commerce. Recent innovations, such as how conversations on Twitter have advanced the debate about global health, the use of Twitter and […]
Investigating Biosecurity Measures on Poultry Farms in Rwanda
The rapid growth in the demand for livestock, especially poultry, in developing countries has left many farms vulnerable to disease. Farmers are prioritizing production goals over effective biosecurity practices, risking […]
From left to right: Dean Deborah Kochevar, Professor Katey Pelican, Dean William Bazeyo, Vice Chancellor Agnes Binagwaho, and Assistant Director of UGHE’s MGHD program, Dr. Phaedra Henley, attend the July 27th OHCEA induction ceremony in Kigali, Rwanda. UGHE Inducted Into OHCEA Network
On July 27th, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho joined Makerere School of Public Health’s Dean William Bazeyo and Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University’s Dean Deborah Kochevar, as well as […]
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho (left) visits Butaro District Hospital with representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Inshuti Mu Buzima. Photo by Zacharias Abubeker for UGHE Dr. Agnes Binagwaho Appointed Commissioner for the Task Force on Global Advantage
Over the last decade, Rwanda has seen significant advances in economic growth and population health. Developments in mobile health technology, household-administered rapid diagnostic tests, and support systems that integrate information […]
From left to right: Dr. Paul Farmer, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of Partners In Health, Dr. Gary Gottlieb, CEO of Partners In Health, and members of the MGHD Class of 2017 during UGHE’s first Commencement ceremony on May 27, 2017. Photo by Zacharias Abubeker for UGHE. MGHD Class of 2017: Seedlings of a Forest of Change Agents
On May 27, 2017, UGHE graduated the first class of Master of Science in Global Health Delivery students. His Excellency, President Paul Kagame, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Partners In […]
Members of UGHE’s Master of Science in Global Health Delivery Class of 2017 celebrate their graduation on May 27, in Kigali, Rwanda. Photo by Zacharias Abubeker for UGHE. Training the Next Generation of Global Health Leaders in Africa
At this time of year, students around the world are putting on their caps and gowns for graduation ceremonies. Among them are 23 students from Rwanda and one from the […]
On May 27, 2017, UGHE graduated the first class of Master of Science in Global Health Delivery students, yielding 24 health professionals equipped with the skills and endurance to tackle complex health care delivery challenges. Photo by Zacharias Abubeker for UGHE. UGHE Graduates First Class of Global Health Leaders
Kigali, Rwanda – University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) graduated the first class of Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) students on 27 May 2017, yielding a new generation of […]
From left to right: Lauriane Nyiraneza, Martin de Tours Nyirumugisha, Marie Chantal Ingabire, Alex Rutikanga, and Marcella Canelo, all students in the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) Class of 2018, participate in an ice breaker activity during their September 2016 MGHD orientation. Photo by Aaron Levenson for UGHE. Student Voices: Marie Chantal Ingabire ‘18
Marie Chantal Ingabire is a student in the Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) Class of 2018. As an independent research consultant, Marie Chantal works with NGOs to […]
Titus K. Koikoi, a learner in UGHE’s Global Health Delivery Leadership Program, during a closing ceremony for the University’s first Executive Education course. Photo by Zacharias Abubeker for UGHE. Pioneering UGHE’s Executive Education Program
In November 2016, twenty-five healthcare leaders from five Global Fund implementing partner countries attended the two-week Global Health Delivery Leadership Program (GHDLP) course to develop skills to deliver value-based health […]
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor of UGHE. Former Rwandan Minister of Health to Lead Partners In Health’s Groundbreaking University
Kigali, Rwanda (March 31, 2017)—The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) announces the appointment of Professor Agnes Binagwaho, MD, M(Ped), PhD, former Rwandan Minister of Health and a champion for […]
