University of Global Health Equity

At UGHE, research is not approached as an end goal, but as a tool for strengthening health systems. Students are introduced early to research that goes beyond academic publication, engaging in community-based studies, implementation research, and projects designed to inform policy and improve care delivery. Through mentorship and field experience, they learn to generate evidence that is both thorough and applicable to real-world challenges. UGHE’s growing research ecosystem reflects this commitment to bridging data and practice, ensuring that research contributes to equitable and accessible health solutions. As we continue to expand our presence within global research platforms, we are shaping a generation of health professionals who see research not just as knowledge production, but as a driver of systems change.

Artificial Intelligence #AI is reshaping medical education, allowing future healthcare professionals to learn faster and get personalized feedback through smarter, AI-driven assessments, all while keeping human values at the center of training. Join our webinar tomorrow, April 01, at 5PM CAT, as we explore how AI is transforming learning and supporting competency-based education. Register here → go.ughe.org/AIMedicalEduca…

Join us today at 4PM CAT for “Addressing the Policy to Practice Gap - Approaches to Advocacy,” a timely conversation on how advocacy can help turn health policy into real action. Hear practical insights from leaders, researchers, and implementers working to move policy into practice. Register now to join us: acortar.link/e5kxPW

Registration is now open for #MedEdAfrica2026. From July 6 to 8, 2026, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, MedEdAfrica 2026 will convene leaders from government, academia, health systems, student communities, and the private sector to advance practical, evidence-informed approaches that improve training quality and strengthen health system outcomes across Africa. Hosted by the Ministry of Health, Ethiopia in partnership with the Consortium of Medical Schools - Africa (COMS-A), this year’s conference is themed: Preparing Africa’s Health Workforce for an Uncertain Future: Harnessing Partnerships, Technology, Innovation, and Leadership. More than a conference, MedEdAfrica 2026 is a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on the future of medical education and health workforce development across the continent. If you are a medical educator, health leader, researcher, student, policymaker, or institutional partner, this is a conversation you should be part of. Register now and join the movement advancing medical education in Africa. To register and submit your abstracts: go.ughe.org/mededafrica2026

We are proud to announce the promotion of Dr. Abebe Muche Moges to Full Professor of Human Anatomy, the highest academic distinction within our university. This well-deserved recognition reflects his sustained excellence in teaching, research, academic leadership, and service to both UGHE and the broader scientific community. Professor Abebe Muche Moges' achievement is a personal milestone and a moment of pride for our entire community. Join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement.

Minister @nsanzimanasabin held engagements in Boston, USA with global health leaders and with faculty, residents and Rwandan students at Harvard University. He delivered the Paul Farmer–Victor Dzau Lecture in Global Health Equity, reflecting on Rwanda’s health sector transformation following the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Key reflections: * Rwanda’s recovery was shaped by values-based leadership grounded in Unity, Thinking Big, and Accountability, with equity as a central principle. * Long-standing partnerships were instrumental, including the collaboration with Paul Farmer and his friends and colleagues at Harvard University, remembered in Rwanda as Muganga Mwiza (the Good Doctor). * Rwanda’s health system has evolved from crisis response to expanded access and infrastructure, and increasingly toward quality, technology, and a specialized workforce, while keeping primary health care strong. This next phase is guided by evidence-based policy, real-time data, and strengthened epidemic preparedness.

We’re live! Join us now for the #UGHE LEAP Centre webinar on the future of health financing and health education. Hear from: 1. Amb. Dr. John Nkengasong (Mastercard Foundation) 2. Dr. Nadia Yakhelef (Africa CDC) 3. Konde Bugingo (MUA Mauritius & East Africa)  4. Soleine Scotney (Financing Alliance for Health ). Join here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing #HealthEducation #Africa #Development

Join us tomorrow at 10:00 PM CAT as Health Economist Dr. Nadia Yakhelef of Africa CDC shares her perspective on the future of health financing in Africa. In the upcoming #UGHE LEAP Centre webinar, she will discuss how financing systems can move beyond short-term approaches to become more sustainable and better aligned with national priorities. Register here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing

We are excited to host Amb. Dr. John N. Nkengasong, one of philanthropy’s leading voices and Executive Director for Higher Education, Collaboratives and Special Initiatives at the Mastercard Foundation, for #UGHE’s LEAP Centre upcoming webinar. He will discuss how philanthropy is adapting to global health funding shifts and how collaborations between higher education and health systems can strengthen outcomes. Date & Time: Tomorrow at 10:30 AM CAT Register here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth Gain practical strategies for sustainable, equitable health and education financing in this insightful session. #GlobalHealth #Philanthropy #HealthFinancing #HealthEducation

What collective efforts are needed to strengthen health and education systems in Africa and other LMICs? Join UGHE’s LEAP Centre tomorrow at 10:30 AM CAT to hear leaders from philanthropy, regional institutions and the private sector share insights on sustainable, self-reliant financing. 🔗 Register: go.ughe.org/globalhealth #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing #Africa #LMICs

Join us for a dynamic panel + live Q&A exploring innovative financing models, partnerships, and strategies for sustainable health systems. Register here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing #AfricaHealth #GlobalHealthFinance

Moderated by Stella Matutina Umuhoza (PIH/IMB & MOH-Rwanda), who will guide the discussion on resilient systems for health and education financing.

THREAD: How to Finance Health & Health Education? Global health financing is shifting. As traditional funding changes, new partnerships and innovative models are emerging across Africa. What could the future look like? Hosted by UGHE’s LEAP Centre, this conversation brings together leaders across philanthropy, regional institutions, and the private sector. Meet the panel 👇

Join us for a dynamic panel + live Q&A exploring innovative financing models, partnerships, and strategies for sustainable health systems. Register here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth #GlobalHealth #HealthFinancing #AfricaHealth #GlobalHealthFinance

Moderated by Stella Matutina Umuhoza (PIH/IMB & MOH-Rwanda), who will guide the discussion on resilient systems for health and education financing.