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February 24, 2025 2025-02-28 11:54News
The Essence of Giving Back: Definition by Dr. Florence Akiiki Bitalabeho
Dr. Akiiki’s smile widens whenever she hears the phrase “giving back.” For her, it is not just a charity saying from afar, but a daily practice rooted in community, humility, and accountability. Born and raised on the green hills of western Uganda, shaped by years of clinical work in South Africa, Geneva and now Rwanda,…
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 researchers at UGHE to fundamentally reimagine trauma care through iPrOTeCT – the Injury…
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. Yet across Rwanda, access to this powerful educational approach remains deeply uneven, with…
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 for Global Health Equity,” in the 2025 Victor J. Dzau Distinguished Lecture in Global Health and…
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 celebration. Students, faculty, and staff gathered to reflect on how we can move…
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 displaced young people, and persons with disabilities. The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at…
UGHE Climbs from 8th to 4th in Sub-Saharan African University Rankings
The University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) has been ranked 4th among universities in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to the 2024 Times Higher Education (THE) rankings. This marks a significant improvement from last year’s ranking, where UGHE was 8th. This year, 129 universities from 22 countries were assessed. These include the University of Johannesburg, the University of Pretoria,…
Delivering Hands-on Experience to Global Health Leaders: The State-of-the-Art Simulation and Skills Centre
Medical errors are a significant concern globally, significantly impacting patient safety. According to the World Health Organisation, around 1 in every 10 patients is harmed while receiving health care. These errors, including misdiagnoses, surgical errors, and unsafe injection practices, have led to deaths or lifelong injuries. In developing countries, unsafe care causes the death of up to…
A Journey Beyond the Classroom: Reflections of UGHE’s Inaugural Medical Class
The following story captures the journey of UGHE’s inaugural medical class pursuing the dual degree: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery – Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MBBS-MGHD). Through the voices of their representatives, Eden Gatesi and Axel Shimwa, they share their heartfelt reflections as they complete the first phase of their academic…
PASHeF 2024: The Roadmap to Equitable Surgical Healthcare for Africa
Kigali, Rwanda – The Pan-African Surgical Healthcare Forum (PASHeF) concluded a successful two-day conference at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali from September 16-17, 2024, under the theme “Roadmap to Equitable Surgical Healthcare for Africa.” A diverse delegation of healthcare leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, representing 40 African countries, including Ministers of Health, State Ministers, and their…
