1. Photo by James Martin of UGHE campus construction in Butaro.
    Construction of UGHE’s first permanent campus in Butaro. Photo by James Martin for CNET.

    Drones, Sun – and a Strong Will – Elevate Rwanda’s Health Care

    At one time, the only way to get from Kintobo to the hospital was by foot. The small village lies 7,700 feet up a steep, green mountain in Rwanda’s remote Western […]

  2. Dr. Amuguni leads MGHD Class of 2017 students in an exercise during their September 2015 intensive.
    Dr. Amuguni leads MGHD Class of 2017 students in an exercise during their September 2015 intensive. Photo by Manzi Fabrice for UGHE.

    Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Hellen Amuguni

    From an early age, Dr. Hellen Amuguni believed that her commitment to helping people and communities would lead to a career in social work. Raised in a family of medical […]

  3. A screenshot from the Twitter account of Vice Chancellor Dr. Agnes Binagwaho during her time as Minister of Health of Rwanda.
    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 […]

  4. 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 […]

  5. 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.
    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 […]

  6. Dr. Agnes Binagwaho (left) visits Butaro District Hospital with representatives of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Inshuti Mu Buzima.
    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 […]

  7. 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 […]

  8. MGHD Class of 2017
    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 […]

  9. 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 […]

  10. MGHD_0916_Class2018-Kick-Off
    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 […]