University of Global Health Equity

What does it take to scale health innovations beyond national borders?

Join us for the 5th webinar in the Evidence of Practice Webinar Series on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. (Peru), 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time), and 4:00 p.m. (Central Africa Time), to explore lessons from Africa and Latin America on turning national success into sustainable regional impact.

Register Here: https://bit.ly/4uTa13H

proudly hosted the inaugural professorial lecture of Prof Abebe Muche
following his promotion to Full Professor of Human Anatomy.

The ceremony featured the conferral of academic regalia, followed by his lecture titled “Anatomy of Adaptation: Human Variability, Resilience and the Science of Survival,” where he reflected on his academic journey.

We congratulate him on this milestone and wish him continued success as he advances excellence in teaching, research, and service in line with UGHE’s mission to improve health outcomes and promote health equity in Rwanda and beyond.

celebrated the graduation of its third cohort of entrepreneurs from Burera District through the Entrepreneurship Training Program, implemented in partnership with Inkomoko. The program equipped 91 local entrepreneurs with business skills, helping strengthen enterprises and create jobs across their communities.

Speaking at the event, Prof. Philip Cotton reaffirmed the university’s commitment to entrepreneurship as a driver of healthier, more resilient communities. Managing Director Emmanuel Mugabo encouraged graduates to apply and share their new skills, while Burera District Vice Mayor for Economic Development Jean Baptiste Nshimiyimana highlighted the district’s job creation progress and urged graduates to embrace regulation, cleanliness, and saving.

Congratulations to all 91 graduates as they take the next step in growing businesses, creating jobs, and contributing to the development of their communities.

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: go.ughe.org/DEEC-26

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 community. Your journey starts now, and the future of global health is brighter because you are part of it.

We are proud to share that 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: go.ughe.org/PlanetaryHealth

The UGHE community gathered at the Kigali Genocide Memorial
to mark .

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 Tom Ndahiro, whose reflections brought profound depth to our collective act of remembrance.

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.

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, teach, 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.

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

Over the past decade, 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: go.ughe.org/10yrsreport