Agnes Binagwaho Quotes

The more our students are spread across the world to serve vulnerable populations, the more we will be able to change the world.

Before putting physiology and biochemistry in the heads of our students, we need to put global health principles in their hearts.

My dream at the end of every day is to close my eyes, knowing that the access to prevention, care and treatment has improved for Rwandan children and people of the world.

The strength of women continues to inspire me.

We don’t know what tomorrow brings, but we need to apply that.

Even if we are happy that they have a house, that they have access to basic sanitation and basic care, it is row upon row of people who are suffering, and you can feel it.

Gender inequity is the norm in the majority of professions even in global health.

"You are a human being and you just come out of water, discover the world and you scream.

"Equity is in the heart," she says. "Meaning you always make sure to include everybody, leave nobody out."

Be the best at what you do, that’s first. And second, focus on the most vulnerable, and never try to save the people without them participating.

This call to action need not be answered alone; let us work together as a global team to change the status quo and demand health equity for all

For the majority of births on Earth, I think, it's a joy, this new life. It's a mission that each human has — protecting life, giving life, continuing life.

When I was a little mouse, I tried to make as much noise as a lion. When I became stronger, I made less noise because the objective was to change. And sometimes to change, you better study and try to do it without screaming too much.

We have a different style of leadership, more inclusive, more empathetic, more caring for little children and this makes the difference.

I have learned that if we focus on women’s education, we improve positively ,just as the well-being of the community will change.