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Hugger-in Chief. A woman of lyrics. Lecturer @ughe_org . PhD Candidate @UNIGEnews . Interested in Women’s Health and improving outcomes through research 🇷🇼📚🌻
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Everyday I wake up knowing that I’m lucky and all is well. I trust the flow of life.
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I won a grant to carry out data collection for my PhD thesis focusing on factors associated with adolescent pregnancy and its implications in Rwanda. Yours truly is excited 💃💃💃.
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Our manuscript entitled “A qualitative study to explore the healthcare-seeking experiences of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Rwanda" has been accepted for publication in BMC Health Services Research 😇🤘
Congratulations to all the co-authors 🎉.
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At GS Nyamicucu where the
@ughe_org
Department of Community Health and Social Medicine is implementing the “ Bwiza initiative “ a project focused on training high school students on SRH and how to make reusable sanitary pads. We have also launched the “ Bwiza SRH clubs”
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I successfully completed a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis course. It took me 6 weeks of study, averaging 4-6 hours per week. I highly recommend this course, particularly for PhD students interested in conducting a systematic review/+ meta-analysis.
@PhDVoice
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What an honour to have been trained at this wonderful University, and to now be part of a team training the next generation of healthcare providers who will revolutionize the way healthcare is delivered around the world.
#lionpride
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So excited that my abstract has been accepted to be presented in ICGO22 in Paris, France 🎉🎉.
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I’ve been pretty much battling with anxiety and depression most of my life for various reasons.
I no longer hide.
I am practicing self-love and acceptance. It’s a journey, vital but never-ending.
Today I’ve started exercising for my mental health.
I will conquer ✊🏻.
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Menstrual health is an important topic, and one that deserves to be given the attention it deserves ☀️
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Everyone you meet always asks if you
have a career, are married, or own a
house as if life was some kind of grocery
list. But no one ever asks you if you are
happy.
Heath Ledger
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Finally completed the CITI training, and I’m now officially a member of UGHE Institutional Review Board.
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It is a great honor to announce that I have been selected as a 2020 Isibindi Changemaker. My work will focus on social justice, and health equity to advocate for vulnerable populations. I owe everything to my wonderful
@ughe_org
@ziadkhatib
@HIMhealth
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Every time I’m in Butaro
@ughe_org
I’m reminded of how blessed I’m to work with amazing people who deeply care about health equity. So grateful to do the work that centers communities and their leadership in the search of sustainable solutions to global problems
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Our Manuscript on the healthcare seeking experiences of MSM and transgender women in Rwanda is close to the finish line. How exciting 🎉🎉🎉.
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To all the incredible women of this world, may you be empowered, not just today but every day.
Happy International Women’s Day ✨
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Those intelligent people who don’t brag about their skills and talents, who lead a good life without trying to impress anyone, and can respect everyone regardless of gender, religion ,titles etc.
Those people who look for solutions. I love them.
LOVE THEM.
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We showed up today.
And well, today that’s enough.
Much love to you my Twitter friends. Here’s to continuing to be that strong, wonderful you. ❤️
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Claiming that September will be a month full of success, happiness, blessings, good news and healing!✨
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If you are not the right candidate, please let your colleagues know about the opportunities they might be great candidates to. I am grateful for my friend
#Sam
Rusine who shared with me a link to an opportunity early this year, and today I woke up on a “ Congratulation email”
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In one of the training sessions, a CHW came with her baby. What a blessing! The CHW said that one of the reasons she had to come with a baby
@ughe_org
was “to inspire her child to pursue excellence in the same way UGHE is doing it”
Ps: Photos were taken with permission 😊
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Excited to be heading to Paris for the International Conference on Gynecology and Women's Health.
On Nov 29, I'll present the findings of our menstrual health mgt study & our MH intervention. Looking forward to hearing about the cutting-edge research on women's health.
@ughe_org
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At Kirambo HC where the enthusiastic Data Manager is teaching our medical students how the HMIS functions.
@ughe_org
fosters utilization of the community as a learning environment in which not only HCWs but also community members actively participate in the learning experience.
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Some of us are so talented but our attitude is our worst enemy. We treat people like we’re better than them; we talk to people like we are doing them a favor. We look down on people like they’re nothing.
In 2019 use humility as an asset to create new opportunities for yourself
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@samuelmunana1
teaching our medical students the Rwandan Sign language.
@ughe_org
is training the next generation of medical professionals who will radically change the way health care is delivered around the world!
#healthequity
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One day, you'll enjoy your coffee from
@kivunoircafe
and leave without snapping a pic. Have an awesome Friday good people!
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Earlier today during a visit to GS Nyamicucu SRH club in Butaro.
Yes, the goal remains the same: to tackle today’s complex reproductive and sexual health issues 💃
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Our international health students have kicked off their Community Based Education
@ughe_org
in Butaro.Over the next 3weeks, they'll delve into the social determinants of health,and will engage with patients, CHWs and other healthcare providers to understand health holistically.
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Please plan to join "Current Issues in LGBTQ Health featuring CONNECT Paper Competition Winners" on August 27,2020.
I will be presenting the findings of my research study on barriers to PEP use among LGBTQ in sub-Saharan Africa.
Kindly RSVP here:
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Last August, I lost my Mom and it has been a challenging journey for me as I still struggle with her loss. I find it frustrating when people tell me to simply "move on," as if it's an easy task. Grief is a personal journey and there is no set timeline for when it should end.
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12 days since my Mom Dearest went to be with the Lord.
I miss her terribly 💔
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It was an incredible day dedicated to honoring the late Dr. Paul Farmer, the wonderful "Muganga Mwiza."
Yours truly had the honor of being the Master of Ceremonies.
#globaldayofaction
#equity
#socialjustice
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Our global CBE students
@ughe_org
are exploring
#OneHealth
today. They visited a mining site in the morning and met a former worker with Silicosis, deepening their understanding of the link between occupational and environmental diseases and the broader concept of One Health.
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As part of CBT, our medical students
@ughe_org
are learning the art of motivational interviewing. Students are being prepared to work with patients with maladaptive behavior and chronic health conditions. This afternoon, they will visit the HF to learn from the NCD nurses
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Yesterday my friend was feeling suicidal.
I told her to hold on
I told her there’s hope
I told her that needing help doesn’t make her weak
If you have friends who are suicidal;
Tell them they are not alone.
Hope and help are real, and they are worthy of both.
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Just got the news that I nailed my predoctoral presentation. Still a long road ahead, but taking each step with pride!
Please send positive vibes to “yours truly, the PhD candidate.”😊
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As time goes by, life has a way of rearranging itself. People enter your life, and inevitably leave.
Things have a tendency to happen that can turn your world upside down. You'll come to realize eventually, that even though things are different, you are as well. Be stoic ✊🏻💛🌟
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Kindly share.
The Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programme at the University of Edinburgh for Africans is now accepting 2024/25 applications. Young women, young women with disabilities, and young women with refugee or displaced status are encouraged to apply.
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Great book by Dr
@DrVEvansWinters
on intersectional qualitative research.
I really found it very insightful especially for novice qualitative researchers
@PhDVoice
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I hate the question people ask about domestic violence : “Why does she stay?” The better question is “ Why does he beat her?” It takes a great deal of courage to leave a man who threatens you. We shouldn’t be asking why they stay. We should be asking “ What can I do to help”?
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Exactly!
Entrepreneurship is not always about coming up with new ideas, sometimes it's about using an existing idea but doing it better.
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I wonder why people think that it is strange to be a woman from Africa and be passionate about LGBTQ related research.
Globally, LGBTQ individuals disproportionately experience many barriers to healthcare access, and it is should be a priority to address those barriers.
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Become a champion of change: Apply for UGHE's Master of Science in Global Health Delivery.
MGHD applications close Monday, February 12 at 7:00 PM Central Africa Time!
Graduates of UGHE's
#MGHD
program develop innovative policies to expand life-saving programs for health equity.
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Happening now is the opening of the 20th International conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa ( ICASA). My work with
@ziadkhatib
on “Barriers to PEP use among Men who have sex with Men in sub-Saharan Africa” will be presented on Friday.
#ICASA2019Rwanda
#aidsfreeafrica
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APHRC is one of the best research and training institutions in Africa. Please apply if interested. I definitely would highly recommend it
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I wish, as kids we were encouraged to love ourselves and practice acts and thoughts of self-love.
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I’m doing my Ph.D. and still need to sing the ABC’s when I’m citing my reference list 🤣🤣🤣
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Why do people refer to Africa like it’s just one country?
I often hear people say :
“ When I went to Africa ” and I’m like where did you go; did you go to Kigali or Lagos or Dar es salaam?!
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Every woman has a story. I am talking about, a story of when some guy, whether it was your friend, a relative or stranger did something sexual to you that you did not consent to. That’s called sexual harassment
The silence around sexual harassment settlements should end!
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During our CBE session, our MBBS students had the privilege of spending time with the incredible nurse Fanny at the health center. The innovative approach to teaching ASHR using games and cards has made learning about this important topic an interactive and engaging experience.
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One day,a person you have sacrificed everything for will look at you straight in the eyes and say they didn't force you😎.
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I am pleased to inform you that our research that focused on the healthcare-seeking experiences of men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW) in Rwanda has been published and it’s available to view online:
@TsionYohannes
@_Igihozo_
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Recently had the opportunity to present our study findings on the uptake of social and economic services among persons with disabilities in Rwanda. Grateful for the chance to shed light on this important issue.
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I really believe that each person’s life is a great story. It doesn’t matter how mundane your life may appear to be, there’s always a compelling story within it.
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Yes women shouldn’t be made to feel ashamed of menstruation, a normal and essential process.
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I have endometriosis and your tweet hits home. Sending all my love to your friend Rix 💛. Yes we should have more conversations about periods pain.
Speaking of how difficult periods can be I know someone whose body doesn't respond to painkillers so she goes to hospital to get morphine shots at 5am before heading to work. Yo! 😩
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Just in case no one has told you today.
You are amazing!
Have a nice day.
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And if you still attach stigma to people with mental health problems, please remember two things. First, it could easily happen to you. And second, no one stigmatises their illness more than the people who suffer from it.
Reach out to them!
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Yes Women have to be in the decision-making room. More women are needed in global health leadership.
"I used to believe that I wasn't good enough to be a leader. But I chose to fight to be in the decision-making room... If the world doesn't include women in
#globalhealth
leadership we deny ourselves a powerful resource." -
@Sandex01
Hear more stories
@WLGH2020
. 🔗 in bio.
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Don't get married because you need somebody to unclog the sink, fix the bulbs, do the laundry, fix a flat tyre, pay your TV charges,cook for you.... Get married because you’ve found a soulmate that shares your passions and dreams. Extra credit if they can unclog the sink too😅😅
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Nobody can estimate the misery and desperation that women suffering from fistula go through. It should end
#Endfistula
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I had no idea Zimbabwe is the only African country that has cleared its debt with IMF ✨
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Period pain on the first and last day is literally near death experience!!
The tummy feels like they are slicing it to grill😩.
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I used to be so proud of people telling me how resilient I am and how "nothing knocks me down."
It wasn't even that long ago that I realized, oh..this is a set up.This whole thing is a set up.
I don’t want to be called resilient again.
I want support
I want softness
I want ease
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Today—our Depart.the
@ughe_org
Department of Community Health and Social Medicine has kicked off a very important initiative to train the Community Based Education (CBE )community facilitators.
The trainees are comprised of CHWs, the nurses, midwives and data managers.
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We need to stop telling people that they're future leaders. They should be told to be the present leaders and they need to take position, wherever they are right now in their lives.
Don't wait for the future.
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I’d like to do research on the menopause experience. Women's reproductive health is woefully understudied and underfunded. This should change!
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Hey good people!
As we celebrate the International Women’s day; from 5pm to 6pm, I will be
@isangostar
radio to talk about teenage pregnancies in Rwanda.
Please do listen, and share your experiences/ comments.
Turi kumwe ✊🏻🇷🇼.
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"Freedom is the only worthy goal in life. It is won by disregarding things that lie beyond our control." - Epictetus
May we never forget this.
May we never fold.
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You may have a high IQ, but if you don’t have high emotional intelligence, then you are not going to be successful.
Passion, compassion, empathy and courage are matters of the heart and no Business school teach those.
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May you no longer attach your worthiness to someone’s inability to see yours ❤️
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Morning meetings. Something incredible is coming soon....
Towards a healthier Rwanda 🇷🇼✊🏻🧠
#kigalians
#womeninleadership
#socialjustice
#nomoredelay
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Today is International Women's Day. This year's theme is: “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women's Rights”.
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I don’t just wear locs. They are a part of me. A gift to me. My locs represent my heritage, my ancestors, family, and community.
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My Mom Dearest would be 56 years old today.
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Mama.
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Remember to extend grace to one another. We are all just walking each other home 🌱❤️
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Reflecting on yesterday, I had the privilege of being the master of ceremony at the World Cancer Day symposium in Rwanda. This year’s theme is : “ Close the care gap”
Aluta continua ✊.
#Worldcancerday
#HonoredToServe
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Feminists aren’t women who yell at men. It’s all the people who recognize the inequality of norms that are imposed on women to dress a certain way, who disagree with the patriarchal norms that make it fine for men to objectify women, and who support victims of sexual assault.
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Listen to communities you seek to serve. They have all the solutions but lack the resources to bring about change.
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Yesterday ☀️
Through strengthened community engagement & leadership,the
@ughe_org
and
@PIH_Rwanda
managed to offer health education and screening for diabetes & high blood pressure to Butaro community members.
Partnerships play a vital role in the collective impact we can have.
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