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Register now for the Global Surgical Care Course! A hybrid program by #UGHE & Duke Global Health Institute, exploring surgical systems, equity, workforce, and more. Every Tuesday, Aug 26–Nov 11, 2025. Follow this link to register: go.ughe.org/GSC

𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐎𝐖: 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟏𝟗𝟗𝟒 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐢 in Rwanda. The activities include: ▪️The Walk to Remember. ▪️Prayers by the Representative of the Orthodox Community; Muslim Community; Catholic Community; and the Ethiopian Evangelical Church. ▪️Lighting of the Flame of Remembrance accompanied with a Commemoration Song. ▪️A Documentary Movie on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. ▪️One Minute of Silence in Memory of the Victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. 📺𝐋𝐈𝐕𝐄: Follow the statements to be delivered by seniors officials of the African Union, Rwanda, UN, and the Ethiopian government here -vimeo.com/event/5046974 Let’s join hands to #RememberUniteRenew. For more details about the commemorative activities at the African Union, visit - au.int/en/newsevents/…

Join us on March 11 at 2 PM UTC for a live #webinar with @Pierra250 & @desmondtanko. In the session, they’ll discuss how digital platforms & podcasts like @SurgiVoices and @unfiltered_gh are transforming global surgical education & #advocacy. Register now: bit.ly/41cAtcO

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🎙️"Episode 7 of #SurgiVoices is now LIVE! 🎙️✨ We uncover the economic, social, and psychological hurdles faced by surgical patients on their care journeys. 🔗 Tune in now on Afripods, Apple Podcast, and Spotify here: linktr.ee/surgivoices #GlobalHealth #SurgicalStories 🎧

🎉 New Episode Alert! 🎉 SurgiVoices Ep 5: Shielded is out! Explore how health insurance protects patients from high surgical costs in Rwanda. 🔗 Listen on Afripod, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify: linktr.ee/surgivoices

🚨**New Episodes Alert!**🚨 Episodes 2, 3, & 4 of #SurgiVoices are OUT NOW! 🎙️✨ Don’t miss these powerful stories on navigating surgical care in Rwanda. Catch up on all the latest episodes here: linktr.ee/surgivoices @ughe_org @operationsmile @NkafuPolicyInst @afripods

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨 SurgiVoices Episode 1 is officially live! 🎙️✨ Tune in to catch the full episode! Here’s where you can listen: linktr.ee/surgivoices?ut… @ughe_org @operationsmile @NkafuPolicyInst #SurgiVoices #GlobalSurgery #PatientStories #Rwanda #SurgicalCare

🎉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…

President Kagame is perceived as a threat to Westerners and American interests due to his remarkable achievements that challenge the conventional belief that an African nation cannot accomplish what he has demonstrated. However, it is important to critically examine the accusations labeling him as a dictator. When I come across news articles or tweets criticizing Rwanda and President Paul Kagame as a dictator, I often wonder about the perspective of these individuals. Do they possess a comprehensive understanding of Rwanda's history from 1962 to 1994? Have they witnessed the transformative work carried out by the FPR (Rwandan Patriotic Front) and Paul Kagame for this nation? Can they identify even a thousand individuals who can achieve at least 20% of what he has accomplished? In 1994, Rwanda faced dire circumstances with zero funds in its banks, the loss of one million Tutsis, and the displacement of three million Rwandans. The country was plagued by over a million bodies strewn across the streets, with no functioning institutions whatsoever. There were no schools, water, food, hospitals, doctors, nurses, or any semblance of normalcy. The entire nation was engulfed in sorrow and despair, and Rwanda was even declared a failed state. Both Rwandans and the international community had lost hope. However, amidst this devastation, one man, Paul Kagame, emerged and declared, "We will make it work." Despite the hundreds of thousands who had committed the heinous crime of genocide, Kagame advocated for forgiveness as a means to heal and move forward as a united country. He forgave those responsible for the genocide, and they, in turn, contributed to the betterment of Rwanda. This act of forgiveness instilled hope, courage, and commitment in the hearts of Rwandans. Together, they pledged to build a better nation. Contrary to the accusations of dictatorship, President Kagame has achieved numerous milestones that leaders around the world aspire to accomplish. Rwanda is ranked as the second-best country in Africa for doing business according to the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business 2020 report. It boasts the third-best road infrastructure on the continent, as recognized by The Global Economy. Additionally, Rwanda is the fourth least corrupt country in Africa, according to Transparency International's 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index. Furthermore, Rwanda has made significant strides in education and technology. It established Africa's first public coding academy in 2019 and implemented a one laptop per child policy in schools, a dream for many African nations. Rwanda has also become the second African country, after Nigeria, to gain access to Elon Musk's Starlink, enabling the connection of 3,000 schools to Starlink by 2024. Moreover, Rwanda is recognized as Africa's safest country for solo travel, with a strong rule of law and an exceptional police force(ranked 2nd In Africa) Kigali, its capital, is hailed as Africa's cleanest city. The country provides free healthcare, ranks second in gender equality in Africa, and offers universal eye care. The list of Rwanda's achievements is extensive, highlighting the reasons why President Paul Kagame is perceived as a dictator by Westerners and Americans. Ladies and gentlemen this is who president Paul Kagame is. Rwandans know his worth and they’ve never taken him for granted. Peace be upon him, his family and Rwandans in general ❤️✊🏿

✅ Over 40 doctors and nurses trained and certified in #Ebola Case Management in @MusanzeDistrict. Though no Ebola cases have been confirmed in #Rwanda, @WHORwanda continues to work with @RBCRwanda and @WHOAFRO to enable health workers to manage suspected patients.

We are so devastated to learn of the passing of our dear colleague Dr. Joseph Munyaneza. We stand in solidarity with his family in these difficult times. Aho ari, Imana imuhoze mu mutuzo wayo, aruhukire mu mahoro 🙏

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Every time a woman is told she's 🙄too emotional, 🙄too ambitious, 🙄too loud, 🙄too bossy, 🙄too sensitive, 🙄too much, don't just roll your eyes. Speak up against sexism every time. #GenerationEquality

STATEMENT FROM FEMINISTS IN RWANDA ON THE PRESS CONFERENCE HELD BY RIB AND RWANDA NATIONAL POLICE REGARDING 4 RWANDAN WOMEN ACCUSED OF “INDECENT” EXPOSURE OF THEIR BODIES #RWOT #FeministVoices

Harmful practices against girls cause lasting trauma, robbing them of their right to reach their full potential in life. Say #AgainstMyWill and join @UNFPA in defying the practices that harm women and girls and undermine equality: unf.pa/AgainstMyWill #SWOP2020

#DidYouKnow: When girls are given the power to make an informed choice about marriage, they marry later? Say #AgainstMyWill and join @UNFPA in defying the practices, like child marriage, that harm women and girls and undermine equality: unwo.men/RywH50AuD66 #SWOP2020

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