UR-CMHS

The official twitter handle of UR- College of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Rwanda's Premier College in the teaching of Medicine and Health Sciences.

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

to visibly experience outcomes of the Indian government support and partnership for strengthening maternal and newborn health in Rwanda through faculty development, academic sponsorship and mentorship of midwives. @Uni_Rwanda @RwandaHealth @UNFPARwanda @mdkayihura @Rayndikumana

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The high commissioner of India to Rwanda H.E Mridu Pawan Das, accompanied by the UNFPA representative, Dr.Olugbemiga Adelakin,the CMHS Principal Prof. Abraham, the HoD-health workforce development at MoH, Dr. Menelas together with UR staff made a field visit at Remera Campus…

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The support from the Fred Hollows Foundation to UR includes supporting faculty capacity building, provision of ophthalmology laboratory and clinical equipment,training fellows in vitreoretina and pediatric eye care sub specialities, etc . @FredHollows @mdkayihura @Rayndikumana

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The Fred Hollows Foundation Country Director-Rwanda, Dr. Tiva held a meeting with the CMHS Principal, Prof.Abraham, the Dean-School of Medicine together with experts in Ophtalmology including Dr. Egide to assess progress on the ongoing joint projects. @Uni_Rwanda @TivaKananura

[Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR @MCFScholarsUR]

📢Applications are NOW OPEN for Undergraduate Mastercard Foundation Scholarships at @Uni_Rwanda.

Academic Year: 2026-2027.

Deadline: 12 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM Kigali Time.

Read the full Call for Applications: https://t.co/JzOG0Vl69Q

And Apply through: https://t.co/j3yVdaNPo0

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The RBC DDG, Ms.Jeanne Umuhire, the CDC Country Director Dr.Thierry, the CMHS Principal Prof. Abraham graced the occasion for the FETP Intermediate Cohort 3 trainees graduation ceremony. They are health professionals from different disciplines.@Uni_Rwanda @RBCRwanda @CDCRwanda

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

Under the UR-CMHS, School of Public Health stewardship, Field Epidemiology Training Program intermediate cohort 3, fifth training workshop participants today presented their research findings before the academic panelists as they prepare for their cohort graduation.@Uni_Rwanda

[University of Rwanda @Uni_Rwanda]

🎓 Undergraduate Admissions 2026–2027 are OPEN!

The call for applications for undergraduate programs for the 2026–2027 Academic Year is now open.

📅 Important Dates

🟢 Applications open: 22 September 2026
🔴 Applications close: 5 October 2026

🌐 Apply online through the official UR application portal: https://t.co/B0zYmP5KZB

📢 Before you apply, read the full call for applications and admission requirements: https://t.co/Gh39StTx9D

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The Government of Rwanda and institutional development partners have continually supported UR-CMHS with facilities and state of the art equipment that support its teaching and learning activities to train internationally competent and certified health professionals. @Uni_Rwanda

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The chairperson of the UR Board of Governors Dr. Pradeep Khosla accompanied by members of the Board,the Vice Chancellor, Deputy Vice Chancellor(SPA) and UR College Principals visited CMHS Remera campus for a first hand experience on the labs contribution to teaching.@Uni_Rwanda

[Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UR @MCFScholarsUR]

Call for Application, Postgraduate (Master's) Scholarships under the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at the @Uni_Rwanda, 2026 –2027 Academic Year is NOW OPEN!

Check the eligibility & Apply through our recruitment application portal by 22 Aug. 2026 https://t.co/Lh80LuWaUJ

[Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) @rbarwanda]

"Iki gihembo ni ukudufasha kwerekana isura ya kaminuza [UR]."

Umuyobozi Wungirije wa Kaminuza y’u Rwanda (UR) ushinzwe igenamigambi n’imiyoborere, Dr. Ndikumana Raymond, yavuze ibyafashije kugira ngo iyi kaminuza ihabwe igihembo cya Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize. #RBAAmakuru

▶️ https://t.co/4Q3Vr2yunI

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

Assoc. Prof. Takayuki Okada had a working visit at CMHS. He is a cardiovascular surgeon actively engaged in clinical practice, education and research both in Japan and internationally.
The discussions centered around joint partnership with Kansai Medical University. @Uni_Rwanda

[Ministry of Education | Rwanda @Rwanda_Edu]

The University of Rwanda has been named among just five African institutions honoured by the Mastercard Foundation, @MastercardFdn for advancing higher education transformation across the continent.

As an inaugural laureate of the Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) Prize, the @Uni_Rwanda will receive USD 3 million to scale transformative initiatives that expand opportunities for young people across Africa.

This recognition celebrates universities that are driving innovation, strengthening pathways from education to meaningful work, and reimagining what higher education can deliver for Africa's future.

Read more: https://t.co/dVCU6WzSVv

[University of Rwanda @Uni_Rwanda]

Proud to be one of Five universities in Africa awarded the USD 3 million AHEFT Prize by @MastercardFdn through its Africa Higher Education for Transformation (AHEFT) initiative.

Recognized under the "Excellence in Health" Category, this milestone reflects our enduring contribution to strengthening Rwanda's health system and workforce by training more than 26,000 health professionals.

Our impact extends beyond the classroom through a community-based training model that has reached nearly 500,000 people via clinical placements, outreach programmes, and university health services.

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

The meeting was attended by Dr. Charles Mudenge, Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and Dr. Jean Pierre Gafaranga, Program Director of the Master of Medicine in Psychiatry Program. Discussions focused on exploring opportunities for future collaboration.

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

A fruitful meeting was held with Dr. Susmita Chandramouleeshwaran, Director of Global Health, Department of Psychiatry, University of Ottawa-Canada and Prof. Abraham Mitike, Principal of the UR-College of Medicine and Health Sciences. @Uni_Rwanda

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

They toured some of the dental laboratories to get a pedagogical demonstration experience on oral health and hygiene,this is part of the college’s mandate to inspire young generations to study science subjects well for their future careers. @Uni_Rwanda @Rayndikumana @Rwanda_Edu

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

UR-CMHS today received students from Ecole Sainte Anne based in Nyanza-Kicukiro.They visited the college for an inspirational field trip and to better understand the functioning and interconnectivity between the human physiology & develop responsible thinking related to health.

[UR-CMHS @UCmhs]

A team from Partners in Health was received by Prof. Abraham the Principal of @UCmhs together with a team from the @Ur_sonm.The meeting’s aim was to discuss collaboration on improving quality of care through PIH innovative programs,teaching and expertise.@PIHRwanda, @Uni_Rwanda