{"id":51826,"date":"2024-11-05T19:39:01","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T19:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/city-of-kigali-and-umst-strengthen-partnership-for-health-and-education-growth\/"},"modified":"2024-11-05T19:38:51","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T19:38:51","slug":"city-of-kigali-and-umst-strengthen-partnership-for-health-and-education-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/city-of-kigali-and-umst-strengthen-partnership-for-health-and-education-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"City of Kigali and UMST strengthen partnership for health and education growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dusengiyumva met with senior faculty and staff to discuss ongoing projects, including partnerships with the University of Rwanda and UMST\u2019s planned expansion in Kigali. <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;UMST\u2019s commitment to healthcare and medical training is clear. The City of Kigali is ready to support initiatives that bring more medical services and learning opportunities to our community,&#8221; he said.<\/p>\n<p>A highlight of UMST\u2019s plans is the construction of a state-of-the-art hospital and student hostels in Busanza Sector which will provide both medical services and housing for students.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Dusengiyumva praised these plans, noting that they align well with the city\u2019s vision for community health and education. &#8220;Projects like these are essential for Kigali\u2019s future. They ensure access to healthcare and create a supportive environment for medical students,&#8221; he noted.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-76727 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_1-67.jpg\" alt=\"The Mayor of Kigali City, Samuel Dusengiyumva (C) recently made an important visit to the University of Medical Science and Technology (UMST) Kigali Campus.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>On his part, UMST Chancellor Professor Mamoun Homeida shared insights on the university\u2019s journey since 1996, as well as its focus on medical education, research, and service in Rwanda.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Our goal has always been to contribute meaningfully to Rwanda\u2019s healthcare system and to train future medical professionals. This planned hospital and student accommodation are steps toward creating an integrated learning and healthcare environment.&#8221; said Prof. Homeida.<\/p>\n<p>Homeida also expressed appreciation for the support UMST has received from the Rwandan government, highlighting that the new facilities will be instrumental in addressing healthcare needs and improving student life. \u201cYour support has allowed us to invest in Kigali and build a foundation for medical education here,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-76726 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_5-32.jpg\" alt=\"UMST Vice Chancellor Professor Samir Shaheen shares insights on the university\u2019s developmental journey.\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The meeting included a campus tour where the Mayor and UMST leadership inspected the school\u2019s infrastructure and equipment, demonstrating their commitment to collaborate in strengthening Kigali\u2019s healthcare capacity and educational resources through joint efforts.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-76723 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_3-53.jpg\" alt=\"The meeting included a campus tour where the Mayor and UMST leadership inspected the school\u2019s infrastructure and equipment.\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-76725 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_4-39.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"spip-document spip-document-76724 aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en-images.igihe.com\/jpg\/pic_2-61.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Mayor of Kigali City, Samuel Dusengiyumva recently made an important visit to the University of Medical Science and Technology (UMST) Kigali Campus, underscoring the city\u2019s interest in strengthening its healthcare and educational infrastructure by understanding UMST\u2019s activities and its role in advancing Kigali\u2019s medical training and healthcare services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":135,"featured_media":2000076722,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[75],"byline":[3135],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-51826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-health","tag-homenews","byline-sam-k-nkurunziza-2"],"bylines":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K Nkurunziza","slug":"sam-k-nkurunziza-2","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":null}],"contributors":[{"id":3135,"name":"Sam K 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