UR Public Health Students' Association

🧠 Mental health matters , and seeking support is a sign of strength, not weakness. There is no “serious enough” point you must reach before talking to someone. If your #mentalhealth is affecting your daily life, relationships, studies, or work, your feelings are valid and support matters. As we begin our #MentalHealth awareness month campaign under the #theme “More Good Days, Together”, let’s create spaces where conversations are safe, stigma is reduced, and no one feels alone. 💬 Signs it may be time to talk to someone: • Constant stress or sadness • Feeling overwhelmed most days • Changes in sleep or appetite • Loss of motivation or concentration • Withdrawing from others • Feeling emotionally exhausted You do not owe your story to anyone, but sharing when you are ready can open doors for others. @RwandaHealth @RBCRwanda @YouMatter_RW @JuruInitiative @HDIRwanda @SolidMinds @PIH_Rwanda @Imbuto @WHORwanda @MOH_Kenya @Mental360Kenya @BefriendersKE @StrongMinds @MentalHealthUG #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MoreGoodDaysTogether #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #URPHSA #MentalHealthAwareness

We easily spot physical injuries, but mental health struggles usually happen in complete silence. True awareness isn't just about acknowledging they exist, it demands active empathy, proper care, and breaking the stigma entirely. TUYIZERE Abel (SRHR Program Manager, URPHSA) reminds us, we have to look closer and support deeper. Your story is entirely yours, and you don’t owe it to anyone. But remember: choosing to share it when you are ready might just be the blueprint someone else needs to start their own healing journey. Let’s bring the unseen into the light. More Good Days, Together. @urphsa @ihi_rwanda #BeyondTheSurface #MentalHealthAwareness #MoreGoodDays #URPHSA #Rwanda

This week, honored to join @RwandaHealth Minister of State @YvanButera brief #Ambassadors & #Heads of Agencies on the #DRC #Ebola #outbreak. MoS presented on 🇷🇼response to #prevent spread from DRC & on #response plan development. He asked @WHO to help with #partner #coordination

Alongside our partner @RwandaNGOForum , we've laid the final stone of #Bilharzia #Storytelling #Lab Phase II Project in @BugeseraDistr. Partners commended the the project efficency while students celebrated the vast knowledge they gained in the program for the last 2 years.

Through Imena Program @hezainitiatives with @unicefrw Rwanda, @RwandaLocalGov @RBCRwanda, @Rwanda_Child and other partners, we trained and built the capacity of 500 frontline workers across five districts. Today, these frontline workers can confidently deliver and share key messages on five important health and social protection behaviours in their communities. We guided them and provided them the education materials, teaching guides like the one-egg package and the Imena learning tool to support their work. Now, every frontline worker uses these tools to teach and explain clear, simple, and evidence-based messages to their people in villages. They are now helping communities to understand important health information better and make good choices for their wellbeing. The program showed that, working together can improve knowledge, strengthen confidence and bring positive change to people. We are proud to see frontline workers making a real difference every day. @shelly_bhai @LiekevandeWiel

Access to clean water is access to dignity, health, and opportunity. We applaud the impactful work by @WVRwanda, , and in @HuyeDistrict through #WASHFinancing. Supporting 1,400 households with affordable clean water is a astep for healthier society.

🚨 Cross-Border Health Alert: Ebola Prevention 🚨 Keeping our communities safe from Ebola requires regional vigilance. Prevention is our strongest shield! If you are traveling across borders: Practice strict hand hygiene. Cooperate fully with border health screenings. Monitor your health and do not ignore post-travel symptoms. Check the flyer below for essential DO's and DON'Ts to protect your loved ones. 👇 #PublicHealth #EbolaPrevention #BorderSafety #HealthAwareness

This week, we are hosting adolescents and young people from @KicukiroDistr for interactive sessions focused on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV), patients’ rights, mental wellbeing, and access to youth-friendly health services. The sessions are creating safe spaces for young people to openly engage, ask questions, and strengthen awareness on issues affecting their health and wellbeing. #AdvancingHealthRights

On the sidelines of #GlobalNAPExpo2026, Save the Children International and the Global NAP Network convened a dialogue with governments and partners to advance integrating education into #NAP, promoting climate-resilient, inclusive, and better-resourced education systems.

Prioritizing mental health saves lives. As @Ntabangany42429 (NCDs Program Manager, URPHSA) highlights, supporting each other and speaking openly breaks the stigma. Your story is a powerful tool, share it when you're ready, and let's create more good days, together. #MentalHealthAwareness #MoreGoodDaysTogether #URPHSA #IHIRwanda

Your story has power. 💚 Whether it’s checking in on a friend or bravely sharing your own journey when you're ready, small conversations can break the stigma and open doors for others. Let's create more good days, together. #MentalHealthAwareness #MoreGoodDaysTogether #URPHSA #IHIRwanda

#AHTS26 #HealthTech & #Wellness Dialogue, led by @nsengimanajp, with @RwandaHealth, global public health experts, private capital, funders & multilaterals including @WHO Rep @BrianChirombo discussed Partnership commitments for #AHTS2026. WHO is one of 11 Lead Partners for @AHTS@5

“Some battles are silent, fought behind smiles we see every day.” — DUFITIMANA David, Head of Partnerships and Development Department, IHI Rwanda Choose kindness. Support one another. Healing begins with understanding. #SolutionsForImpact #MentalHealthAwareness

"When we care for our minds, we build a resilient future that leaves no one behind." — NIYOGISUBIZO Emmanuel, President of URPHSA. Mental health is the cornerstone of a healthy, productive community. By prioritizing our mental well-being, we aren't just helping ourselves, we are strengthening the entire public health system. Let’s commit to More Good Days, Together. @urphsa @ihi_rwanda #MentalHealthAwareness #PublicHealth #MoreGoodDays #URPHSA #Rwanda

We are proud to see all 35 Youth-Led Organization members fully empowered and committed to promoting safer, more inclusive, and accountable communities. Their dedication and active participation reflect a strong step toward strengthening protection and safeguarding practices 3/3

the training equipped participants with essential knowledge and skills on safeguarding policies, accountability mechanisms, and protection systems within youth-led NGOs. 2/3

Today, @Y_Advocates successfully hosted the second cohort of the PSEAH (Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment) Policy Capacity Building Training, with 17 Youth-Led Organization members in attendance. Facilitated by @unicefrw 1/3 @UNYouthAffairs

“Mental health matters, both to yourself and back on those around you.” - @ArletteUwa, Ass.Nutrition Program Manager, URPHSA. Prioritizing your well-being creates a ripple effect of support for those around you. While your story belongs to you, sharing it when you are ready is a powerful way to reduce stigma and open doors for others. Let’s strive for More Good Days, Together. @urphsa @IHI_Rwanda #MentalHealthAwareness #MoreGoodDays #URPHSA

🌟 Strength in Shared Stories Mental health matters, starting with you and extending to everyone you encounter. Today, we invite you to join a movement dedicated to empathy, advocacy, and action. Our leadership is clear on the mission: @ThierryNgi98107 advocates for breaking the silence to build communities founded on mutual support and understanding. Your voice is a catalyst. While you do not owe your story to anyone, choosing to share it when you are ready is a powerful tool to dismantle stigma and light the way for others. Let’s work toward More Good Days, Together. Connect with us: @urphsa @IHI_Rwanda #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheStigma #MoreGoodDays #URPHSA #IHI