@UCmhs

The official twitter handle of UR- College of Medicine and Health Sciences. Rwanda's Premier College in the teaching of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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cmhs.ac.rw
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The University of Rwanda is empowering professionals to drive change across East Africa and beyond. Through the EAC Regional Centre of Excellence for Vaccines, Immunization and Health Supply Chain Management (EAC RCE-VIHSCM), 50 specialists from six East African Community Partner States are among the 4,953 graduates of the University of Rwanda’s 12th Graduation Ceremony, equipped to strengthen health supply chains, improve pharmaceutical quality, and transform healthcare in their home countries and beyond. #URGraduation2026 #SalusNews
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It was all smiles, fun and joy at yesterday’s #URGraduation2026! 🎉 Here’s a quick recap in numbers as we continue to celebrate our 4,953 graduates and their remarkable achievements: 🎓 Diploma: 1 🎓Advanced Diploma: 302 🎓Bachelor’s Degree: 3,480 🎓Master’s Degree: 1,086 🎓Postgraduate Diploma: 3 🎓Postgraduate Certificate: 21 🎓PhD: 49 🎓Subspecialty Certificate: 11 Congratulations again to the Class of 2026! Your hard work has paid off, and your journey to make a difference starts here.
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Dr Alexandre NYIRIMODOKA na Dr Emmanuel MUHAWENIMANA ni Abanyarwanda ba mbere b’inzobere mu guhindurira abarwayi impyiko. Bamaze guhindura impyiko 114 @kfaisalhospital kuva mu 2023 bigishwa na Prof Jeffrey David Punch. Mu barangije @Uni_Rwanda 4.953, abize iby’ubuzima ni 1.331.
Ministry of Health | Rwanda
@RwandaHealthOct 23
Historic: Rwanda’s first two renal transplant surgeons graduated today from UR! Dr Alexandre NYIRIMODOKA and Dr Emmanuel MUHAWENIMANA have already successfully performed 114 kidney transplants at King Faisal Hospital since 2023, under the expert guidance and mentorship of Prof Jeffrey David Punch of the University of Michigan. Of UR’s 4,953 today graduates, 1,331 are in health, including 497 nurses and midwives, 120 doctors, and 78 specialists and subspecialists across fields such as neurosurgery, orthopaedic surgery, anatomical pathology and medical oncology. Our 4x4 reform is working. Congratulations to all!
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"I encourage you to look beyond the question, 'where will I find a job?' and ask yourself, 'what value can I create?', 'what challenge can I help solve?', 'how can I contribute to Rwanda's development?'" — Minister of Education Hon. Joseph Nsengimana challenges the Class of 2026. 🎓 #URGraduation2026
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All degrees were conferred by our Chancellor, Patricia L. Campbell. “You have completed your studies, and you, your family, friends, lecturers, and mentors are proud of your achievements,” she said at #URGraduation2026. She also encouraged graduates to make the most of their opportunities, keep learning, and use their knowledge to improve the lives of their families, communities, and country.
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Despite a 48 per cent decline in the University of Rwanda’s overall number of graduates, from 9,526 in 2025 to 4,953 in 2026, the number of PhD graduates increased by 40 per cent, from 35 to 49.
The New Times (Rwanda)
@NewTimesRwandaOct 23
WATCH: Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana presides over the graduation of 4,953 students at the University of Rwanda’s Rukara Campus, nearly half the number recorded last year. The decline from 9,526 graduates in 2025 follows reforms standardising undergraduate programmes to four years.
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This evening, Acting Mayor @FredSafariH joined distinguished leaders and guests at the University of Rwanda’s Gala Dinner celebrating 49 PhD graduates, ahead of the University’s 12th Conferral Ceremony. The event was graced by UR Chancellor Patricia L. Campbell, Vice Chancellor Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga, Eastern Province Governor Pudence Rubingisa, and other distinguished guests. This milestone celebrates academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and innovation as key drivers of Rwanda’s sustainable development and transformation. Congratulations to the 49 PhD graduates! Your achievements represent a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge and the future of Rwanda.
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“Today, marks a monumental milestone not only for our graduands but also for our entire nation.” Prof. Didas Kayihura, the Vice Chancellor of the University of Rwanda at the 2026 Graduation ceremony at Rukara Campus. #RBANews
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VIDEO: The Chancellor of the University of Rwanda conferred the Doctoral in Philosophy Degree to 49 graduands. #RBANews
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📷AMAFOTO 📷 Minisitiri w’Uburezi, Joseph Nsengimana, yitabiriye ibirori byo gutanga impamyabumenyi ku banyeshuri barangije amasomo muri Kaminuza y’u Rwanda. Ni ibirori biri kubera mu Ishami rya Rukara ry'iyi kaminuza, riherereye i Kayonza mu Ntara y'Iburasirazuba. #RBAAmakuru 📷: @Bahizi_Imela
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Hats off to you, @Uni_Rwanda's graduates!🎓 We celebrate your hard work and the dreams you carry forward. May your next chapter open doors for you and inspire a brighter #Rwanda.💚
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UR Vice-Chancellor Prof. Didas Kayihura Muganga attributes the nearly 90% surge in post-graduate conferrals to the university's prolific researchers. By successfully securing substantial international research grants, UR faculty have significantly expanded opportunities for Master's and PhD candidate recruitment. @Uni_Rwanda 🎓 #URGraduation2026
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WATCH: Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana presides over the graduation of 4,953 students at the University of Rwanda’s Rukara Campus, nearly half the number recorded last year. The decline from 9,526 graduates in 2025 follows reforms standardising undergraduate programmes to four years.
The New Times (Rwanda)
@NewTimesRwandaOct 23
HAPPENING: A total of 4,953 students are graduating from the University of Rwanda’s Class of 2026 at a ceremony underway at Rukara Campus. The cohort comprises 3,783 undergraduate and 1,170 postgraduate students.
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🔴LIVE: University of Rwanda 12th Graduation Ceremony | 23 October 2026 xitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1DGLdZlrb…
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Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA)

🔴LIVE: University of Rwanda 12th Graduation Ceremony | 23 October 2026

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HAPPENING: A total of 4,953 students are graduating from the University of Rwanda’s Class of 2026 at a ceremony underway at Rukara Campus. The cohort comprises 3,783 undergraduate and 1,170 postgraduate students.
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And we’re all set! Our Class of 2026 graduation is happening NOW at Rukara Campus! 🥳🎓 🎓🎉 Today is all about celebrating hard work, dedication, and dreams turned into reality. #URGraduation2026
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The Principal of the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Rwanda, received a delegation from Expertise France to discuss about the Institutionalization and Sustainability of Professional Development for Hospital Leaders in Rwanda. @Uni_Rwanda @RwandaHealth
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The discussions focused on developing professional certificate and diploma programmes for hospital leaders and strengthening the Master of Hospital and Healthcare Administration programme.The initiative aims to enhance hospital leadership and management competencies. @RBCRwanda
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The Principal of CMHS, Prof. Abraham Mitike,welcomed Prof. Victoria Niederhauser, Dean Emeritus and colleagues of the University of Tennessee, College of Nursing-USA,for a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening the ongoing collaboration in nursing education, clinical training and
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research. @Uni_Rwanda,@ur_sonm #UniversityOfRwanda #NursingEducation #GlobalHealth #InternationalPartnerships
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