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 …
Partners In Health Announces Dr. Jim Yong Kim as Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda
PIH co-founder will continue university’s legacy of academic excellence, drawing on his deep experience in health and education, including his term as President of Dartmouth College Kigali, Rwanda (October 20, 2022) – Partners In Health (PIH) today announces the appointment of Jim Yong Kim, MD, …
PIH Announces $25 Million Pledge from Weiss Asset Management Foundation and Associated Donors to Support UGHE’s Institute of Global Health Equity Research
Multi-year commitment will enable investments in medical research and training at the University of Global Health Equity in Rwanda Financial support provided along with two anonymous donors Partners In Health announced on 27th October 2022 a $25 million pledge from the Weiss …
Ultrasound in Medical Education, a Sound Foundation to Improve Health Care Delivery to Vulnerable Communities
Ultrasound is one of the imaging modalities in medical practice, and a tool physicians frequently rely on to make a diagnosis and guide treatment. It has become more and more common and integrated in the standard of practice and allows physicians to …
Clinical Clerkship Equipping UGHE Medical Students to Tackle Health Disparities
Starting clinical clerkship is an exciting pivotal moment in medical school. After studying clinical sciences, community-based health care delivery, and other medical courses, UGHE’s medical students start clinical clerkship, where they learn to apply their knowledge, improve their skills and practice the …
Unlocking the Leadership Capabilities of Nurses and Midwives
How can we unlock the true leadership potential of nurses and midwives? The global nursing and midwifery workforce is made up of approximately 27 million men and women, accounting for nearly half of the global health workforce. Nurses and midwives account for …
UGHE’s Campus Kitchen – A Place Where Dreams Are Realized
Who would have imagined that someone could transition from making tiles to working in hospitality? Grace Umutoni’s dream of having a career in hospitality became a reality at UGHE’s Campus Kitchen. Born and raised in Musanze District, which is close to …
Graduand Profile: MGHD’22 student, Shagun Tuli, vows to make gender, sexual and reproductive health a basic human right for all.
This is one in a series of stories showcasing MGHD Class of 2022 graduands. As an Indian national, Shagun recalls how easy it was to integrate into the Rwandan lifestyle. From the tasty Rwandan food to the stunning scenery of Butaro hills …
Graduand Profile: MGHD’22 Student, Dr. Mahlet Tadesse Admasu Discusses How One Health Contributes to Equitable Health System
This is one in a series of stories showcasing MGHD Class of 2022 graduands. As a medical doctor from Ethiopia, Mahlet Tadesse Admasu was always interested in mental health and aspired to understand the human brain in order to improve people’s mental …
Graduand Profile: Mihigo Bonaventure On How UGHE’s MGHD Program Became A Steppingstone For Him As a Global Health Leader
This is one in a series of stories showcasing MGHD Class of 2022 graduands. Prior to joining UGHE, Mihigo was already passionately involved in a social innovative project that promotes environment conservation by encouraging children to plant native trees in a bid …
Graduand Profile: Aloysius Chidiebere Ugwu, MGHD’22 GSRH student to advocate for Primary Healthcare Reforms in Nigeria and Globally
This is one in a series of stories showcasing MGHD Class of 2022 graduands. Aloysius Chidiebere Ugwu’s path to UGHE can best be described as a journey – one that saw him pursue a Master of Science in Global Health Delivery specializing …
Community Health Workers Are Essential to UGHE’s Community-Based Education
UGHE’s Community Health and Social Medicine Department hosted a four-day training for Burera District Community Health Workers, Nurses, Midwives, and health center managers who have played a vital role in the Community-Based Education (CBE) for the last three years. Community-Based Education is …
