UR Public Health Students' Association

Meet the URPHSA 2025-2026 #NewSteeringCommittee! 🔥 These Dedicated leaders are ready to drive impactful public health initiatives through One United Voice, Impactful URPHSA for Healthier Community Congratulations 🎉 👏 🎉 Better Health aspirers, Better Future Achievers!

World Water Day 2026 The water crisis affects us all , but #girls and #women are hit the hardest, facing health risks and missed opportunities. #URPHSA stands for equitable access to safe water and improved #WASH services for healthier communities. ✨ Unite for water. Act for a healthy future. #WASHsolutions #WorldWaterDay2026 #URPHSA #WASH #HealthEquity

🚀 ANNOUNCEMENT | URPHSA OFFICIAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL LAUNCH 🎥 Dear collegues, We are pleased to officially announce the launch of the University of Rwanda Public Health Students Association (URPHSA) YouTube Channel 🎉_ This platform will serve as a dynamic space to broadcast our association’s activities, including public health education, community outreach, research initiatives, and student-led engagements. 🔗 Watch & Subscribe: @urphsa" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@urphsa ________________________________________ 🌍 Our Vision To empower the Rwandan public health workforce to equitably solve community health problems at both national and international levels. 🎯 Our Mission To empower students and professionals in the public health sector through community service, interdisciplinary partnerships, capacity building, and research. ________________________________________ 📢 Support this initiative by: ✔ Subscribing to the channel ✔ Sharing content across platforms ✔ Participating in content creation and engagement ________________________________________ 🌐 Connect with URPHSA:* 🐦 X (Twitter): x.com/urphsa* *💼 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/university-…* 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/_urphsa/ 🌍 Website: urphsa.org 📧 Email: urphs.association@gmail.com* 📞 Tel/WhatsApp: +250 780 418 752 ________________________________________ ✨ One United Voice, Strong Skills, Impactful URPHSA for Healthier Communities. #UnitedVoices #Urphsa #HealthierCommunities #Impactiful @Uni_Rwanda @UrsuHuye @RemeraUrsu

Ukwezi kwahariwe imirire iboneye kurakomeje! Imirire myiza nishingiro ryo kubaho neza kandi umuntu wariye neza atanga umusaruro ushyitse! Uyu munsi mu karere ka Huye ku cyigonderabuzima cya matyazo, mu mudugudu wa Ruvuzo #urphsa yifatanyije na babyeyi gutegura amafunguro y'abana! Team ya #URPHSA yeretse ababyeyi uburyo bwiza bwo gutegura amafunguro/ indyo y'zuye kandi yuje isuku. Ababyeyi beretswe ko kuba amafunguro y'umwana ahari aribyiza ariko kuyategurana isuku bikaba akarusho kumikurire yabana! #TurwanyeImirireMibi #IndyoYuzuye #UrphsaInAction #NutitionMonth

Nutrition Month The month dedicated to proper nutrition is ongoing! Good nutrition is the foundation of a healthy life, and a well-nourished person is more productive! Today, in Huye District at the Matyazo health center, in Ruvuzo village, #URPHSA joined parents in preparing meals for children. The #URPHSA team showed parents the best way to prepare balanced and hygienic meals. Parents were shown that while it is good to have food available for children, preparing it with proper hygiene is even more important for their growth and development! #FightMalnutrition #BalancedDiet #URPHSAInAction #NutritionMonth

🌙✨ Eid Mubarak! On this blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr, URPHSA wishes you and your loved ones peace, happiness, and good health. May this day bring joy, unity, and renewed strength to our communities. 🤍 #EidMubarak #URPHSA #PublicHealth #CommunityWellbeing

Ukwezi kwa gatatu kwahariwe imirire iboneye ( Nutrition month). Uyumunsi mu karere ka Rwamagana ku kigonderabuzima cya rwamagana #URPHSA yahuye nababyeyi bafiite abana bari munsi y'imyaka itanu, aho twaganiriye kubijyanye nuko umubyeyi agomba kwita kumirire yumwana ndetse no kubungabunga ubuzima bw'umwana muri rusange. Ababyeyi kandi basobanuriwe iminsi 1000 y'ambere yumwana, basobanuriwe ko ari iminsi yingenzi cyane kubuzima bw'umwana kuko aricyo gihe kigena imibereho myiza yumwana mugihe kizaza. Basobanurirwa ko iyo umwana atitaweho neza muriyi minsi 1000 bigira ingaruka zikurikira: 1. Ubwonko ntibukura neza 2. Kugwingira (kudakura mu burebure) 3. Ubudahangarwa bw’umubiri buragabanuka 4. Kugabanuka cyane kw'ibiro 5. Kutiga neza no gutsindwa mu ishuri. Ababyeyi kandi basobanuriwe n'uburyo bwo gutegura indyo yuzuye kandi ifite isuku. Babwirwa ko isuku ari isoko y'ubuzima bityo bagomba kuyimakaza baba bategura amafunguro yabo ndetse na yabana. Ukwezi kwahariwe Imirire iboneye! #UbuzimaBwiza #Iminsi1000 #TurwanyeImirireMibi

March is dedicated to Nutrition Month. Today, in Rwamagana District at Rwamagana Health Center, #URPHSA met with parents who have children under five years old. We discussed how parents should take care of their children’s nutrition and protect their overall health.Parents were also educated about the first 1,000 days of a child’s life. They were informed that this is a very important period because it determines the child’s future well-being. They were told that when a child is not properly cared for during these first 1,000 days, the following effects may occur: 1. Poor brain development 2. Stunting (poor height growth) 3. Weak immune system 4. Severe weight loss (wasting) 5. Poor school performance Parents were also taught how to prepare a #balanced and #hygienic diet. They were reminded that hygiene is the foundation of good health, and they should maintain cleanliness when preparing food for themselves and for their children. Nutrition Month! #HealthyLiving #First1000Days #FightMalnutrition

Fueling Future Generations! #ZeroHunger #WellNourished

A loving touch. A simple game. A moment of care. These everyday interactions shape a child’s brain, confidence, and future. Early childhood development isn’t just about growing up - it’s about growing strong.

We are thrilled to announce our MoU signed today with @urphsa aiming to establish a framework for cooperation between the Organizations, with emphasis to Enhance public health service delivery, community outreach coordination and education, strengthen emergency response capacity.

Today marks an exciting milestone for URPHSA! We were honored to visit the Rwanda Public Health Association (@RPHA_Official ) and officially sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), unlocking a new partnership focused on strengthening public health in Rwanda. Through this collaboration, we aim to enhance public health service delivery, expand community outreach, promote health education, and strengthen emergency response capacity. Together, we are committed to empowering communities and building a healthier future. 🤝 @RBCRwanda @RwandaHealth #URPHSA #RPHA #PublicHealth #Partnership #CommunityHealth #HealthForAll

Your kidneys filter 200 quarts of fluid daily are you giving them the support they need? Small lifestyle changes can make a world of difference. Follow us for more health tips! 📍 @urphsa #KidneyHealth #URPHSA #PublicHealth #Wellness

IT'S WORLD KIDNEY DAY Have a closer look at this post Your kidneys work 24/7 to keep you alive , yet most people never think about them until it’s too late. Did you know over 850 #million people worldwide live with kidney disease, and many don’t know it because the disease often develops silently without early symptoms? Your kidneys do more than make #urine. They: 1. Remove toxins from your blood 2. Balance fluids & minerals 3. Help regulate blood pressure 4. Keep bones healthy 5. Help produce red blood cells But the biggest risk factors are preventable: Diabetes High blood pressure Obesity Family history of kidney disease The good news? Early testing (simple blood & urine tests) can detect #kidney disease and slow its progression. This year’s #theme for World Kidney Day 2026 is: “Kidney Health for All: Caring for People, Protecting the Planet.” 🌍 💬 Let’s talk: When was the last time you checked your kidney health? #WorldKidneyDay #KidneyHealth #PreventKidneyDisease #PublicHealth Kindly repost to educate someone Follow us @urphsa for more health awareness on X

The Evidence is Clear: Women are the backbone of Public Health. 🌍 New 2025/26 data from the @WHO & @TheLancet shows that women aren't just participants they are the primary architects of global health security. The Hard Data: 📊 Workforce: Women make up 70% of the #global health workforce & 85% of nursing. 📉 Leadership Gap: Despite the numbers, women hold only 25% of senior #leadership roles. 💰 Economic Impact: Closing the women’s health #gap could add $1 #TRILLION to the global economy annually by 2040. 🛡️ Policy: Systems led by #women prioritize family welfare, maternal safety, and nutrition at higher rates. We don’t just need women in the room; we need them at the head of the table. #Gender equity isn't just a social goal , it's a #public health necessity. 🚀 #PublicHealth #WomenInScience #GlobalHealth #HealthEquity #EvidenceBased #LeadershipExcellence

📢 New Blog Alert! Our latest blog explores “Child Stunting in Rwanda: Progress Made, Challenges That Remain.” Learn about the progress Rwanda has achieved and the challenges that still need attention. 🔗 Read it here: urphsa.org/blogs/post/chi… #PublicHealth #Nutrition #Rwanda

The 🦟 malaria parasite is evolving, and it’s a race against time. ⏱️ In Uganda and Rwanda, evidence of resistance to our frontline ACTs is growing. If we lose these medicines, we lose our best shield. 🛡️ How to fight back: 1. Test before you treat 🩸 2. Complete your full dose 💊 3. Never self-medicate 🚫 Let's protect the medicines that protect us. 🫶🏾✨ #AWaReWednesdays #EndMalaria #AntimicrobialResistance #UgandaHealth #DontJustBeAwareBeAWaRe

#nutritionMonth2026 Empowering Communities, Nourishing the Future #NutritionMonth2026, we stand together to empower families with practical knowledge and skills in infant and young child feeding, healthy diet preparation, and home-grown solutions #NutriChart #KuzaNeza . Strong communities begin with informed parents and well-nourished children.@Rwanda_Child @WVRwanda @GainRwanda By promoting kitchen gardens, diversified diets, and good hygiene practices, we strengthen food security, resilience, and hope. Together, let us take action to prevent malnutrition and build a healthier generation. @RwandaAgriBoard @unicefrw @WHORwanda @REBRwanda @RBCRwanda