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Agnes Binagwaho

Pediatrics · Global Health

Kigali, Rwanda

60 H-Index
12,918 Citations
643 Total Impact

Overview

Agnes Binagwaho is a pediatrics and global health specialist with an H-index of 55 at the University of Global Health Equity. Former Minister of Health of Rwanda who rebuilt the nation's health system. Based in Kigali, Rwanda.

For Patients

  • Research is cited 13K+ times by other doctors and scientists, indicating significant influence on medical research
  • Currently at University of Global Health Equity in Kigali, Rwanda

Biography

Agnes Binagwaho is a Rwandan pediatrician who served as Minister of Health of Rwanda (2011-2016) and transformed the country's healthcare system after the genocide. She is Vice Chancellor of the University of Global Health Equity and a leading voice on health systems strengthening in sub-Saharan Africa.

Affiliations & Institutions

Research Impact

10 Publications
12,918 Total Citations
10K+ Citation Milestone

Publication Timeline

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Published In

JAMA OncologyThe LancetPubMedThe Lancet Diabetes & EndocrinologyThe Lancet Oncology

Areas of Expertise

Legacy Timeline

The life and contributions of Agnes Binagwaho

2001

Established Rwanda's national HIV treatment program

Led rollout of antiretroviral therapy across Rwanda

2011

Appointed Minister of Health of Rwanda

Led one of Africa's most successful health system transformations

2016

Founded University of Global Health Equity

Established UGHE to train the next generation of global health leaders

2019

Vice Chancellor of UGHE

Continued building health equity education in partnership with Partners In Health

Media Archive

Portrait of Agnes Binagwaho
Feature Portrait

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