University of Global Health Equity
University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a health sciences university in Rwanda. An initiative of Partners In Health, UGHE is a private, not-for-profit, accredited institution.
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Established | 2005 |
Parent institution | Partners In Health |
| Affiliation | Cummings Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Harvard Medical School, Tufts University, Government of Rwanda |
| Chancellor | Dr. Jim Yong Kim |
| Vice-Chancellor | Dr. Joel Mubiligi |
| Location | Butaro , Rwanda |
| Campus | Rural |
| Website | ughe.org |
Catalytic partners that have helped to launch the University include: Cummings Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and the Government of Rwanda. The Cummings Foundation committed an initial $15 million for Phase I of the University and was instrumental in raising matching funds from other sources.
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