University of Global Health Equity

Simulation-based learning, virtual reality, and AI are essential to preparing health professionals for real-world care. It gives learners the chance to practice critical skills, teamwork, and decision-making in a safe environment, before they face high-stakes situations with real patients.

At , we are expanding this work through the Centre for Transformative Learning and Technologies, , growing the facilities and learning environment needed to support more immersive, collaborative, and technology-enabled training.

Read the full story: go.ughe.org/ctltscaling

While the global nursing workforce is growing, 78% of nurses serve just 49% of the world’s population, leaving major gaps in access to care.

Addressing this isn’t just about increasing numbers. It requires strong, well-trained leaders who can drive equitable health systems.

The Masters in Global Nursing Leadership at UGHE is a 2-year program designed to meet this need, combining flexible online learning with in-person training to equip you with the skills to step into leadership and drive impact at scale.

Learn more and apply now: go.ughe.org/admissionsmgnl

UGHE stands with Rwanda and the global community in the 32nd Commemoration of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.

We honor the victims, survivors, and their families, whose resilience and courage continue to inspire a collective commitment to confronting injustice in all its forms.

As we remember, we reaffirm our dedication to building a more just, compassionate, and harmonious world for everyone, everywhere.

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 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/AIMedicalEducation

Registration is now open for .

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.

We’re live!

Join us now for the 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: http://go.ughe.org/globalhealth

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 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

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 ’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.

What collective efforts are needed next to stabilize, adapt and strengthen global health, health education and development systems for the future?

’s LEAP Centre is bringing together leaders from philanthropy, regional institutions and the private sector to map the flow of resources, uncover innovative solutions and explore how Africa and other LMICs can build sustainable self-reliant health systems.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and expert perspectives shaping the next chapter of health and education financing.

🔗 Register now: go.ughe.org/globalhealth

Global health financing is shifting. As traditional funding changes, new partnerships and innovative models are emerging across Africa.

Join our webinar hosted by ’s LEAP Centre, bringing together leaders across philanthropy, regional institutions, and the private sector to explore the future of health financing.

Meet the panel:

Soleine Scotney, Financing Alliance for Health – new financing pathways for governments & partners.

Amb. Dr. John Nkengasong, Mastercard Foundation – philanthropy’s evolving role & higher ed-health system collaborations.

Konde Bugingo, MUA Mauritius & East Africa – private sector strategies to address public health financing gaps.

Dr. Nadia Yakhelef, Africa CDC – structural reforms for sustainable and aligned financing.

Moderator: Stella Matutina Umuhoza (PIH/IMB & MOH-Rwanda)

Explore innovative financing models, partnerships, and strategies for resilient health systems.

Register here: go.ughe.org/globalhealth