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As part of the partnership between the University of Rwanda's School of Nursing and Midwifery and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, today on 22/10/2026 we visited the Ministry of Health of Rwanda and King Faisal Hospital
This marks Phase 2 of a collaborative simulation faculty development study, following online learning modules, to strengthen simulation-based nursing and midwifery education.
On 21–22 October 2026, Susan Hebert from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, College of Nursing, facilitated a 2-day onsite simulation workshop for faculty at the University of Rwanda’s School of Nursing and Midwifery.
Today, the School of Nursing and Midwifery (SoNM) hosted a leadership delegation from the University of Tennessee's College of Nursing. This visit is in line with the existing partnership between the two institutions.
On September 1, 2026, a group of nursing and midwifery students and Faculty from Josai International University (JIU), Japan, conducted a site visit to @HospitalChuk, @rwamaganaph, & @UCmhs Remera Campus.
The visit falls under the collaboration agreement between @ur_sonm and JIU.
Dean of the @ur_sonm Assoc Prof @BAZIRETEOliva at the @Uni_Rwanda, paid a visit to the @WesternU from May 11–15, 2026.
She delivered a keynote presentation on nursing leadership in the global health context and engaged with the leadership of the Faculty of Health Sciences and the School of Nursing at @WesternU on opportunities for strengthening collaboration.
As part of the Nurses and Midwives Week celebrations held from 1–12 May 2026, the General Nursing Department at @UR_Huye @ur_sonm, in collaboration with @NMSAR_Huye, @NPO_TER, @RBCRwanda, and @HuyeDistrict, conducted a community outreach activity in Tumba Sector, Cyarwa Cell.
The outreach included anthropometric assessment of children under five years of age, and each child received one egg as nutritional support. @Uni_Rwanda @UCmhs
The @ur_sonm proudly hosted a two-day collaborative forum (4–5 May 2026) with our partners from @UUtah. We celebrated our PhD scholars, shared research projects feedback, and envisioned together a sustainable future for nursing education. @Ucmhs @Uni_Rwanda
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Today, the UR community joins Rwandans and the world in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, marking the beginning of the official commemoration week.
Remember – Unite – Renew
#Kwibuka32
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He thanked in particular Duke University (USA), the Ministry of Health,ELMA, partner teaching hospitals, for the support they rendered to enable Rwandan faculty in the field of nursing benefit from the program and upgrade their skills.
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The UR-VC welcomed pioneer graduands who recently accomplished their studies and qualified with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP which is a professional doctoral level degree). In his remarks, the VC thanked all partners who played a key role in making this happen.@Uni_Rwanda
On this 1st April 2026, the @ur_sonm proudly congratulates our faculty, Dr. Delphine Mukandayisaba and Dr. Ruth Dusabe, enrolled at @DukeU_Nursing, for successfully carrying out and defending their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Quality Improvement projects at @RwaMilitaryHosp.
Dr Mukandayisaba presented: “Implementation of Pediatric Early Warning Score (PEWS) for Improving Early Recognition of Clinical Deterioration in Hospitalized Pediatric Patients” & Dr Dusabe presented: “Reducing NICU Environmental Noise and Neonatal Physiological Stress in Rwanda”
Your contributions will play a critical role in strengthening pediatric and neonatal care in Rwanda. @Uni_Rwanda @UCmhs @RwandaHealth
On this 31st March 2026, the @ur_sonm congratulates our faculty, Dr. Francine Nyirangorore and Dr. Claudine Muteteli, enrolled at @DukeU_Nursing, for the successful implementation and defense of their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Quality Improvement projects at @HospitalChuk.
Dr Francine presented: “Implementing Play Interventions for Pain and Anxiety Reduction in Hospitalized Children with Chronic Pain” while Dr. Claudine presented: “Improving Hand Hygiene to Reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections in Neonatal Wards Using the WHO Multimodal Strategy”
Your contributions will help improve outcomes for children in Rwanda. @Uni_Rwanda @UCmhs @RwandaHealth
The @ur_sonm proudly congratulates our faculty, Dr. Miriam Batamuriza and Dr. Alphonsine Umutoni Uwase, enrolled at @DukeU_Nursing, who successfully implemented and defended their Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Quality Improvement projects at King Faisal Hospital Rwanda today.
Dr. Batamuriza presented: “Standardizing Family Centered Care (FCC) Education Among Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)” while
Dr. Umutoni Uwase presented: “Improving Pre-discharge Screening Practices: Systematic Bilirubin Testing for Early Jaundice Detection”.