Prof. Philip Cotton

Vice Chancellor @ughe_org

[🇷🇼Rwanda in UK 🇬🇧🇮🇪🇲🇹 @RwandaInUK]

At Rwanda House, we were delighted to discuss the @ughe_org brand with Vice Chancellor @ccpcotton and Head of Partnerships @Kesh_Anne.

Ranked 4th best in Sub-Saharan African universities, UGHE’s impact in medicine keeps growing in Rwanda and across Africa.

#RwandaInUK

[Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture @RICA_Rwanda]

RICA leadership visited @ughe_org campus in Butaro today. The two institutions explored areas of collaboration building on their shared focus on community impact and significant similarities in program designs.

@RwandaAgri @Rwanda_Edu

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

Planting seeds for the future! As @PIH_Rwanda celebrates 20 years of transforming healthcare, we’re proud to continue our partnership, growing the next generation of global health leaders. One student, one community, one tree at a time.

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer. Your presence, reflections and memories brought comfort and inspiration. Paul’s spirit lives on in all of us as we continue the work he so passionately led.

[University of Global Health Equity @ughe_org]

Join us for the Memorial Celebration in Honor of the Life of Dr. Paul E. Farmer, taking place at #UGHE Butaro campus, in Rwanda.

Follow live here: https://t.co/9mVa2l79Ve

[University of Global Health Equity @ughe_org]

Registrations are open for the Advancing Medical Education in Africa: A Collaborative Leadership Conference!
Join this pivotal event & be part of shaping the future of healthcare training across Africa.
Secure your spot now: https://t.co/0G0uV8Pkeo
#MedEdAfrica2025

[Kingsley Moghalu OON @MoghaluKingsley]

I visited and had a most inspiring meeting this afternoon with Prof. @ccpcotton , Vice-Chancellor @ughe_org , a non-profit university of health sciences in Rwanda focused on training and provision of rural health care in Africa. Phil was previously Vice-Chancellor of @Uni_Rwanda.

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

Grateful to our partners, students, staff, and faculty for helping #UGHE climb to 4th in Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings! Your belief in our mission fuels our drive toward health equity.

[University of Global Health Equity @ughe_org]

Exciting News! #UGHE has ranked #4 in the sub-saharan Africa region in the Times Higher Education Sub-Saharan Africa University Rankings 2024.
Read more here: https://t.co/lMBzNXTKe3

#LionPride #THEUniRankings #SSARnkings

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

Huge congratulations to the graduates of #UGHE’s 9th cohort in Global Health Delivery! A special thank you to Hon. Dr. @nsanzimanasabin and Dr. Vikram Patel for their inspiring addresses at #UGHEGraduation2024.

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

This afternoon, Minister @nsanzimanasabin officiated the Master of Science of Global Health Delivery graduation ceremony for 54 graduates from 16 countries who completed the programme at @ughe_org.

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

Delighted to have welcomed Hon. Minister @gtwagirayezu, to @ughe_org Butaro Campus! We look forward to ongoing collaboration with @Rwanda_Edu

[Ministry of Education | Rwanda @Rwanda_Edu]

Today, June 19th, 2024, Hon.@gtwagirayezu visited the @ughe_org and had a meeting with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Philip Cotton, the University's management, and the Mayor of @BureraDistrict Ms. Soline Mukamana.

[Ministry of Education | Rwanda @Rwanda_Edu]

Today, June 19th, 2024, Hon.@gtwagirayezu visited the @ughe_org and had a meeting with the Vice Chancellor Prof. Philip Cotton, the University's management, and the Mayor of @BureraDistrict Ms. Soline Mukamana.

[University of Global Health Equity @ughe_org]

Earlier today, #UGHE continued its work with Butaro community. Our Vice Chancellor, Prof. @ccpcotton, with our very own alumnus, Dr. @mnls_nke, students, staff, and faculty, joined the Butaro community for #Umuganda, Rwanda’s monthly day of service. #CommunityFirst

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

It was a pleasure to join the panel at #Research4Rwanda2024 today. Public and Private Partnerships are crucial for advancing Rwanda's health research agenda. By leveraging the partnerships avenues in both sectors, we can improve healthcare outcomes.

[Rwanda Biomedical Centre @RBCRwanda]

An interesting panel of experts representing @CIIC_HIN @ughe_org, @CHAI_health, @PIH_Rwanda and @RBCRwanda today discussed how private and public partnerships are essential to drive innovation and health reform. #Research4Rwanda2024

[University of Global Health Equity @ughe_org]

We've been featured on @NewsHour!👏

The spotlight highlights #UGHE's efforts to alleviate healthcare and disease burden in Africa by educating healthcare providers committed to serving their communities.

Huge thanks to @newshourfred & team! @UnderTold

https://t.co/9dhFj60nmR

[Ministry of Health | Rwanda @RwandaHealth]

How an African university [University of Global Health Equity in Butaro, Rwanda] is connecting doctors to patients in remote communities.

https://t.co/oTnASeCLLB

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

@ughe_org Gratitude to Hon. @titorutaremara4 for graciously uniting with our @ughe_ community in solemn remembrance of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, while recounting Rwanda's path towards justice and reconciliation. Remember, Unite, Renew

[University of Rwanda @Uni_Rwanda]

Hand over in a picture, with the Hon. Minister of Education @Dr_Uwamariya in the middle. On her left is new UR Vice Chancellor Prof. Alexandre Lyambabaje, while on her right is Dr. Papias Musafiri, who has been Ag. VC since the end of tenure for former VC @ccpcotton last October.

[The New Times (Rwanda) @NewTimesRwanda]

BREAKING: The United Kingdom has approved the use of #Covid19 vaccine developed by Oxford University and AstraZeneca, becoming the first country to do so.

Britain is battling a major upsurge in infections and deaths, mainly driven by the new strain of the virus.

[University of Rwanda @Uni_Rwanda]

We are saddened to announce the loss of our beloved Prof J.B Gahutu who passed away today. We will always be grateful for his compassion, unwavering commitment & his pivotal role in promoting #research. Deepest sympathies to his family during this time of grief. #RIP Prof!

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

@Uni_Rwanda staff and students salute UR alumni who are working in health, logistics, community support and so many other places at this time of challenge. We are together.

[Prof. Philip Cotton @ccpcotton]

On an amazing model farm with UR graduates (incredible people) being trained with @Bridge2Rwanda - raising the collective confidence to transform. Thank you @Bridge2Rwanda Thank you @Uni_Rwanda graduates