Earlier today the #UGHE family paid tribute to the late Prof. Paul Farmer who passed away yesterday. The event was held at the University campus in Butaro in @BureraDistrict where all flags were at half-mast.
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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.
- Our beloved Chancellor, Professor Paul Farmer has passed. We extend our deepest condolences to his family, @PIH colleagues and UGHE community.
- We are pleased to introduce Prof. Philip Cotton as our new Vice Chancellor. Prof. Cotton brings a wealth of leadership experience and a passion for education, making him a valuable addition to our leadership team. Warm welcome to #UGHE! More details➡️ ughe.org/newvicechancel…
- 🎉Congratulations to six of our alumni who have been appointed to various leadership positions @RwandaHealth! This is a reflection of #UGHE's commitment to fostering leaders capable of driving meaningful impact in health systems. #GoLions🦁 #LionPride🦁 ughe.org/six-ughe-alumn…
- #UGHE is thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Jim Yong Kim, @PIH Co-Founder and the 12th President of the @WorldBank as its next Chancellor. Read the full Press Release here: bit.ly/3FBDw3K
- "Growing up I looked up to my Mum - I still do. She was hardworking, kind, and always had time for others. She worked in the area of development in Rwanda, and I respected that."-Iriho Ingrid Ruhindana, Executive Education Coordinator, Rwanda #WeAreLions
- Congratulations🎉 to #UGHE’s Dean of School of Medicine, Prof @abebesurg on being inducted into membership in the Academy of Master Surgeon Educators® at the American College of Surgeons (ACS) on 30th Sept 2022, during an event in Chicago.
- A new milestone for #UGHE! Our very first cohort of medical students taking their first ever exit exams. We celebrate our 30 new doctors in the making. Grateful to all examiners - both internal and external. #FutureDoctors #UGHEMilestone
- Warmest congratulations to #UGHE’s #MGHD '20 Graduate, Denise Wanyana, on her recent appointment as Advisor to the Hon. Minister of State in @RwandaHealth. She begins the role equipped with the skills & knowledge from #UGHE to advance the #GlobalEquity agenda. #GoLions
- It was an honor to have H.E. @FirstLadyRwanda Jeannette Kagame give the keynote speech at the #WLGH19 opening ceremony. “Women must be in leadership roles, they make up 70 of the workforce and only 25% of leadership. I am confident that we will leave with concrete solutions.”
- For #WorldCancerDay2020 , UGHE is making a commitment to fight cancer. What will you do? #IAmAndIWill
00:00 - We're excited to share that our medical students, Class of 2026, successfully completed their exit exams today! These compassionate doctors-in-the-making are ready to lead with integrity, intentionality, and a commitment to serving communities most in need. Congratulations!
- 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: bit.ly/UniRanks #LionPride #THEUniRankings #SSARnkings
- It was an exciting moment to witness our Dean of the School of Medicine, Prof @abebesurg receiving the #CUGH2024 award last night honoring his notable contribution in global health leadership. Huge Congratulations Dean Abebe on this well deserved award !🎉👏 #LionPride
