This is an official twitter account of University of Rwanda public health students association. @urphsa

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Today,@URPHSA participated in the Comprehensive Community Outreach conducted at the @GSF_RC, where community members received specialized medical multiservices. We extend our sincere appreciation to @hpgt_org,the lead organizer, as well as all participating partners collaborated.
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Meaningful impact in community health is achieved when dedicated partnerships bring essential medical care directly to those who need it most. Through collective effort and shared commitment, lives are improved, barriers to healthcare are reduced, and hope is restored .
We are pleased to report that 585 patients received free medical consultations and treatment through the 2026 Medical Outreach Program. This success was made possible through our partnership with @hpgt_org @GSF_RC @kwizeracharty @NyamataHospital @BugeseraDistr @Rwandamidwives.
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UR Public Health Students' Association retweeted
We are pleased to report that 585 patients received free medical consultations and treatment through the 2026 Medical Outreach Program. This success was made possible through our partnership with @hpgt_org @GSF_RC @kwizeracharty @NyamataHospital @BugeseraDistr @Rwandamidwives.
We’re glad to join @BugeseraDistr @hpgt_org @NyamataHospital & other stakeholders in a #CommunityMedicalOutreach to facilitate easy access to #HealthCare Services: 👉 NCDs Screening 👉 Health Insurance Provision 👉 Mental H. & other specialized consultations 👉….
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We're thrilled to announce that @urphsa  and other stakeholders partner with @hpgt_org for Bugesera health outreach on 13th June Services: Physical exams, mental health checks , NCDs and communicable disease screening , charity acts. Join us! Be there. #HealthOutreach
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Something remarkable is about to unfold. For generations, women have been the heart of families, the strength of communities, and the foundation of nations. Yet too often, they have navigated life’s most important transitions without the guidance they deserve. On 19 June 2026, we proudly unveil « The Mama Guide :a trusted companion created to empower women and families with knowledge, confidence, and care through every stage of life». This is more than the launch of a guide. It is the beginning of a movement to strengthen health literacy, empower informed decisions, support healthier families, and create lasting impact across communities. Join us as we celebrate a milestone dedicated to every woman’s journey. Because every stage of life deserves to be guided by care. #TheMamaGuide #GuidedByCare #womenhealthcare
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World Food Safety Day 2026 From burden to solutions: Safe food everywhere. Unsafe food is a major public health challenge. Promoting food safety across the food chain helps prevent illness and protect communities. #WorldFoodSafetyDay2026 #FoodSafety #PublicHealth #URPHSA
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On #WorldFoodSafetyDay, @IHI_Rwanda reaffirms its commitment to healthy communities. Through our Nutrition and Food Security program, we promote safe and nutritious food for all. Nutrition is only impactful when food is safe! #SolutionsForImpact #IgisubizoHealth
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One meal lasts a day. Empowering a mother lasts a lifetime. @urphsa brought 4 ECDs together in @RubavuDistrict to build a sustainable, healthy future for our children. It’s about long-term growth, not temporary fixes. Read our latest blog: urphsa.org/blogs/post/the#Nutrition
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Bridging Care Through Collaboration: Rwanda NGOs Forum Visits Kigali Mental Health Referral Centre When recovery is the goal, no single institution can walk the journey alone. This week, @RwandaNGOForum paid a courtesy visit to the Kigali Mental Health Referral Centre (@KigaliMentalHRC ), not as observers, but as partners committed to standing alongside communities too often pushed to the margins, especially people who use drugs. Our visit was anchored in three intentions: 🔹 To explore concrete areas of mutual collaboration that strengthen treatment and recovery pathways. 🔹 To listen to and understand the real challenges KMHRC faces, and where civil society can help bridge them through community mobilization and family engagement. 🔹 To witness what works: best practices, treatment successes, and the lived experiences of beneficiaries whose voices remain central to meaningful care. The recovery process is not only clinical. It is dignified care that meets people where they are. In that spirit, @RwandaNGOForum provided water treatment materials, ensuring patients, including people who use drugs, can access safe drinking water while receiving services at @KigaliMentalHRC . A small contribution, but one rooted in a larger truth: dignity lives in the details. At the heart of this engagement is a conviction we hold firmly: that collaboration, partnership, and genuine co-creation with community members are how we close the gaps across the entire continuum of care for key and vulnerable populations. When families are engaged, communities are mobilized, and lived experience is honored, recovery becomes not just possible but shared. Together, we bridge care. #LeaveNoOneBehind #HarmReduction #MentalHealth #CommunityHealth #ContinuumOfCare
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For generations, women have walked life’s most important journeys with too little guidance and too many unanswered questions. Today, that story changes. We are happy to Introduce -The Mama Guide ; a trusted companion for every stage, every step, and every story. Because every woman deserves to be guided by care. #TheMamaGuide #GuidedByCare #UmubyeyiElevate
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Today, we joined the Joint Action Development Forum (JADF) @BugeseraDistr, held under the theme: "The Role of Partners in District Development." The meeting brought together district leaders, development partners, local government representatives, and other stakeholders to review progress on district priorities, including Imihigo implementation, the District Development Strategy (DDS), and pathways toward sustainable graduation from poverty. @JADFBugesera #JADF #AdvancingHealthRights #PartnershipsForDevelopment
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🌍🌱 Restoring Our Earth, Embracing Our Future Today, @RwandaNGOForum joined local government leaders, community-led organizations, CSOs, activists, and community members in marking #WorldEnvironmentDay through a tree-planting activity in @NtaramaBugesera , @BugeseraDistr . The event highlighted the power of collective action in protecting our environment, strengthening community engagement, and advancing Rwanda’s vision of a greener, healthier, and more resilient future for all. Under this year’s theme, “A Global Call for Climate Action,” we are reminded that a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment is a fundamental human right and a shared responsibility. Every tree planted, every ecosystem restored, and every sustainable choice made today contributes to a healthier planet for future generations. Let us all take action, protect our natural resources, restore degraded ecosystems, and champion climate-smart solutions to build a greener Rwanda and a sustainable world for all. 🌿💚 #WorldEnvironmentDay2026 #GreenRwanda 🇷🇼🌱#ClimateAction #RestoreOurEarth #SustainableFuture #TogetherForAHealthySociety
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Investing in women’s education and economic opportunities helps families access the nutritious food they need for a healthier future. #womenempowerment #ENOUGH #EndMalnutritionNow
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Challenge accepted Min @NgarambeRwego! Count me in —Nkwereke Igihandure 🏃🏿‍♂️ I now challenge Minister @onduhungirehe and @ScoviaMutesi to join us @KigaliMarathon #Peace Sport =Ubuzima
Challenge accepted? MINISPORTS state Minister @NgarambeRwego is calling on Minister @nmukazayire , Minister @CNkulikiyinka, Minister @nsanzimanasabin and Hon.@gmukabalisa , to join the starting line at the Kigali International Peace Marathon 2026. #KIPM2026 #Irun4Peace
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On site, we are providing a range of essential health services with a strong focus on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR). These include: ➡️HIV testing services ➡️Distribution of condoms ➡️Family planning services & counselling ➡️Guidance on health-related laws & rights ➡️Info on SRHR & responsible decision-making ➡️Awareness on the risks & prevention of drug and substance abuse Our goal is to ensure that community members have access to accurate information and friendly, stigma-free services. #AdvancingHealthRights
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This week, we are excited to join the JADF Partners’ Exhibition taking place at City Walk (Car Free Zone) in @Nyarugenge District. The 3-day event brings together private sector actors, government institutions, NGOs and civil society organisations working together to advance local development and service delivery. The exhibition was officially opened by the Executive Administrator of Nyarugenge District, Mr. Alexis @AlexisIngangare, who highlighted the importance of strong partnerships in driving community-centred progress and sustainable development. #AdvancingHealthRights
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Combating malnutrition starts with sustainable community solutions! We’re thrilled to support families in @RubavuDistrict by providing chickens, giving children a reliable source of daily protein through fresh eggs. Together for a healthier tomorrow. #SolutionsForImpact
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Happening Now: @WVRwanda’s Dukore Twigire project supported by EU is hosting a project monitoring visit in Mugombwa refugee camp. The project aims to support over 2,130 households, comprising 70% refugees and 30% members of host communities. #DukoreTwigire
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