University of Global Health Equity

The University of Global Health Equity is reimagining health education to ensure that quality health care reaches every individual in every corner of the globe.

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Celebrating a decade of impact: Our 10-Year Academic Report is now live.

Over the past decade, #UGHE has grown in many ways.  We have built new pathways for learning, deepened partnerships across borders, advanced research that drives real change, and worked shoulder to shoulder with communities to build stronger, more resilient health systems.

We believe health is a human right, and at UGHE, it is the foundation of everything we do. We prepare students not only to care for communities, but to stand with them, learn from them, and work alongside them to build a more just and equitable world.

Read the full 10-Year Academic Report here: https://t.co/YSXnQ5pcVm

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Applications are now open for the Disease Elimination & Eradication Course (DEEC).

This course equips participants with practical skills to design evidence-based strategies for eliminating preventable diseases.

Learn more & Apply by 15 June 2026: https://t.co/X8jrmut3If

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We welcomed the MBBS-MGHD Class of 2032, last week!

From different backgrounds, communities, and experiences, these future health leaders now begin a shared journey of learning, leadership, and service. Over the next 6.5 years, they will grow into the next generation of doctors and changemakers committed to transforming healthcare in Rwanda and beyond.

To the Class of 2032: welcome to the #UGHE community. Your journey starts now, and the future of global health is brighter because you are part of it.

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We are proud to share that #UGHE has been ranked 5th globally in Medicine for Planetary Health in the 2026 Planetary Health Report Card.

This milestone belongs to our students, faculty, staff, and community partners, all working together to prepare the next generation of health professionals to care for both people and the planet that sustains them.

Read More: https://t.co/etbhPgipAr

#PlanetaryHealth #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #MedicalEducation #OneHealth

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The UGHE community gathered at the Kigali Genocide Memorial (@Kigali_Memorial) to mark #Kwibuka32.

Students, faculty, and staff stood in solemn reflection and laid wreaths in honor of more than 1 million innocent lives lost in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We were deeply privileged to be joined by guest speaker @TomNdahiro, whose reflections brought profound depth to our collective act of remembrance.

#Kwibuka32 is not only a moment to remember; It is a call to unity, vigilance, and a shared responsibility to ensure that such atrocities are never repeated, anywhere, by anyone.

Twibuke Twiyubaka.

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Students, staff, and faculty of the University of Global Health Equity (@ughe_org) joined in solemn remembrance to mark the 32nd commemoration of the Genocide against the Tutsi. #Kwibuka32

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The story of UGHE’s Butaro Campus begins with an act of trust: the gift of land from the Butaro, Burera community.

That gift laid the foundation for us to training the next generation of global health leaders. But the community’s role did not end there. It continues to shape how we learn, teache, serve, and grow.

Through community-based education, local partnerships, and everyday engagement, UGHE students and staff learn from and alongside the community. Together, we connect classroom learning with lived realities, and turn education into action for stronger health systems.

In that same spirit, UGHE hosted Tumenye Kaminuza, a campus open day that welcomed community members, local leaders, community health workers, youth, and residents. The day created space for both the University and the community to share our vision, reflect on progress, and continue a shared journey.

At the heart of this partnership is a common goal: building a better health system where health is treated as a human right.

At UGHE, the community is not just part of the story. It is the foundation.

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During Nursing and Midwifery Week, UGHE’s Centre for Nursing and Midwifery brought accompaniment into action.

Through career guidance, sexual and reproductive health education, and menstrual health support, the team engaged nursing and midwifery students, high school students, and teen mothers.

The week was a reminder that care begins with presence: showing up, listening, and walking alongside communities.

Read more: https://t.co/svnj1prkjm

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Not every emergency begins near a hospital.

In many communities, the first minutes after an injury, burn, road accident, or sudden health emergency can determine what happens next. Yet timely care is often delayed by limited first aid training, lack of basic supplies, and harmful practices that may put lives at further risk.

With the message “First Aid saves lives. Act fast and correctly,” our MGHD Global Surgery Class of 2026 students worked with communities in Butaro to strengthen one of the most important parts of emergency care: the first response.

Over four days, the students delivered locally adapted first aid training, based on the WHO Community First Aid Response Course, to more than 120 community stakeholders. The sessions focused on practical skills, using available everyday resources, addressing harmful practices through open dialogue, and increasing awareness of Rwanda’s national emergency number: 912.

Read more about UGHE’s role in Equi-Injury, a global effort working to improve access to quality injury care: https://t.co/gK9VCpbN8a

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Applications are now open for the Global Surgery Advocacy Fellowship 2026/27.

Clinicians, policymakers, and researchers from LMICs with 2–5 years of experience are invited to apply and strengthen their leadership in global surgery advocacy. Fellows will design feasible, high-impact advocacy projects that help advance access to safe and equitable surgical care.

Apply by May 31, 2026: https://t.co/JmMfnrPzoT

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Applications are now open for UGHE’s 6th cohort of the Global Leadership in Nursing and Midwifery Certificate Program.

Join this nine-month executive education program that equips practicing nurses and midwives with the leadership skills needed to strengthen nursing and midwifery practice, improve population health, and respond to 21st-century health challenges in Rwanda and across Africa.

Apply by May 30, 2026: https://t.co/kQFvgCHVwJ

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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Sheila Davis as the first Professor of Practice at the University, recognizing her leadership in advancing health equity and strengthening health systems globally. Sheila will contribute to the Centre for Nursing and Midwifery, bringing extensive experience in humanitarian response and community-centered care to help shape the next generation of health professionals.

Her appointment reflects UGHE’s continued commitment to preparing graduates who can drive meaningful change in Rwanda and beyond.

Read more: https://t.co/Le9v6IR2kJ

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Simulation-based learning, virtual reality, and AI are essential to preparing health professionals for real-world care. It gives learners the chance to practice critical skills, teamwork, and decision-making in a safe environment, before they face high-stakes situations with real patients.

At #UGHE, we are expanding this work through the Centre for Transformative Learning and Technologies, #CTLT, growing the facilities and learning environment needed to support more immersive, collaborative, and technology-enabled training.

Read the full story: https://t.co/sXIyb6g7dZ

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While the global nursing workforce is growing, 78% of nurses serve just 49% of the world’s population, leaving major gaps in access to care.

Addressing this isn’t just about increasing numbers. It requires strong, well-trained leaders who can drive equitable health systems.

The Masters in Global Nursing Leadership at UGHE is a 2-year program designed to meet this need, combining flexible online learning with in-person training to equip you with the skills to step into leadership and drive impact at scale.

Learn more and apply now: https://t.co/x5xi2pvcmp

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UGHE stands with Rwanda and the global community in the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We honor the victims, survivors, and their families, whose resilience and courage continue to inspire a collective commitment to confronting injustice in all its forms.

As we remember, we reaffirm our dedication to building a more just, compassionate, and harmonious world for everyone, everywhere. #Kwibuka32

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At UGHE, research is not approached as an end goal, but as a tool for strengthening health systems.

Students are introduced early to research that goes beyond academic publication, engaging in community-based studies, implementation research, and projects designed to inform policy and improve care delivery. Through mentorship and field experience, they learn to generate evidence that is both thorough and applicable to real-world challenges.

UGHE’s growing research ecosystem reflects this commitment to bridging data and practice, ensuring that research contributes to equitable and accessible health solutions.

As we continue to expand our presence within global research platforms, we are shaping a generation of health professionals who see research not just as knowledge production, but as a driver of systems change.

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Artificial Intelligence #AI is reshaping medical education, allowing future healthcare professionals to learn faster and get personalized feedback through smarter, AI-driven assessments, all while keeping human values at the center of training.

Join our webinar tomorrow, April 01, at 5PM CAT, as we explore how AI is transforming learning and supporting competency-based education.

Register here → https://t.co/ogUq83oioi

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Join us today at 4PM CAT for “Addressing the Policy to Practice Gap - Approaches to Advocacy,” a timely conversation on how advocacy can help turn health policy into real action. Hear practical insights from leaders, researchers, and implementers working to move policy into practice.
Register now to join us: https://t.co/PcvhGUo2A9

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Registration is now open for #MedEdAfrica2026.

From July 6 to 8, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, MedEdAfrica 2026 will convene leaders from government, academia, health systems, student communities, and the private sector to advance practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve training quality and strengthen health system outcomes across Africa.

Hosted by the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia in partnership with the Consortium of Medical Schools - Africa (COMS-A), this year’s conference is themed: Preparing Africa’s Health Workforce for an Uncertain Future: Harnessing Partnerships, Technology, Innovation, and Leadership.

More than a conference, MedEdAfrica 2026 is a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on the future of medical education and health workforce development across the continent.

If you are a medical educator, health leader, researcher, student, policymaker, or institutional partner, this is a conversation you should be part of.

Register now and join the movement advancing medical education in Africa.

To register and submit your abstracts: https://t.co/5QJrJnsqDx

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We are proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Abebe Muche Moges to Full Professor of Human Anatomy, the highest academic distinction within our university.

This well-deserved recognition reflects his sustained excellence in teaching, research, academic leadership, and service to both UGHE and the broader scientific community.
Professor Abebe Muche Moges' achievement is a personal milestone and a moment of pride for our entire community.

Join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement.