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Rwanda: The University of Global Health Equity to Graduate its Nineth Cohort from its Master of Science in Global Health Delivery

On 4th August 2024, the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) will celebrate the commencement of the nineth cohort of its Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD). This Class is made of 54 students from 16 countries across the globe; their families, faculty, staff and distinguished guests will convene at the Kigali Convention Center to celebrate a year’s worth of hard work, accomplishments and milestones. Countries represented in the current cohort include Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Uganda, USA, and Zambia. 

Students will graduate under one of four different options – One Health, Health Management, Gender, Sexual and Reproductive Health or the newest Global Surgery.

“We will be celebrating a momentous milestone as we honor the 9th cohort of our Master of Science in Global Health Delivery (MGHD) program. This remarkable group of students has shown dedication, resilience, and passion for improving health outcomes, most importantly for the most vulnerable. A special congratulations to our first-ever pioneering graduates of the MGHD track in Global Surgery. Congratulations to each of you. Your journey is just beginning, and the impact you will make is boundless.” says Prof. Abebe Bekele, Deputy Vice Chancellor, UGHE.

The Master of Science in Global Health Delivery, UGHE’s flagship program, transforms healthcare experts into global health leaders through an interdisciplinary, biosocial approach.

Guided by esteemed faculty and renowned experts, graduates gain invaluable insights and practical experience via coursework, field placements, and real-world case studies.

They collaborate with local communities, international organizations, and governmental bodies, showcasing their dedication to improving global health outcomes.

The intensive research practicum provides hands-on experience in research design, implementation, management, analysis, and dissemination.

Specialized tracks offer a deeper understanding of core health challenges and targeted solutions. These bright minds are poised to become catalysts of change, driving innovations and improving health systems worldwide.

“The University of Global Health Equity envisions a world where everyone, including the most vulnerable, has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their location. We have every confidence that each of them will do everything in his/her power to reach out to the most underserved populations and achieve equitable global healthcare delivery.” says Prof. Philip Cotton, Vice Chancellor, UGHE. 

The UGHE community and its supporters across the globe congratulate the MGHD’24 graduates on their exceptional accomplishments and wish them success in their future endeavors.

Joining this celebration are prominent speakers from the global health community, including Dr. Vikram Patel, Paul Farmer Professor and Chair of the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine, Harvard Medical School.

For Media Inquiries: ughecommunications@ughe.org

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