CUGH: WORKING TO IMPROVE THE WELLBEING OF PEOPLE AND THE HEALTH OF OUR PLANET

CUGH is seeking short videos on the impact recent cuts and policies by the US administration is having on people, programs, research, and communities in the US and around the world.

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is conducting a global survey to understand the impact of international funding cuts on global health projects.

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) is conducting a global survey to understand the impact of international funding cuts on global health projects.

Materials for CUGH2025 can be found here. We will be sharing presentations on March 15, 2025 and Posters by the end of March.

Congratulations to all CUGH2025 Award winners. All winners can be viewed below.

Strengthening Our Commitment to Global Health: A Call to Action:

American Chaos: Standing Up for Health and Medicine
This article by The Lancet highlights Trump’s harmful actions on global health, including withdrawing from WHO, halting aid, and restricting research. The health community must unite to defend progress and hold the US accountable.

The United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) poses significant risks to public health, national security, and global stability.

The article “Global health engagement strengthens US security, prosperity and …” discusses how U.S. leadership in global health governance addresses common challenges through international action. It highlights the historical context, starting with initiatives in the Americas, and emphasizes the importance of continued U.S. involvement in global health to enhance national security and economic prosperity.

Leader Interview with Dr. Eric Goosby, Former U.S. Global AIDS Coordinator and Head of PEPFAR
Watch Dr. Keith Martin, Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), interview Dr. Eric Goosby, a leading expert in HIV/AIDS policy, infectious diseases, and global health leadership. In this insightful discussion, they explore the critical role of USAID in global health.

The Scientific American article “American Global Health Leadership in a Second Trump Administration” discusses the potential implications for U.S. global health leadership under a renewed Trump administration.

CUGH’s new Capacity Strengthening Platform was created to help address the skilled worker shortage globally with particular attention to low-income nations.

Users can post and connect with the trainers and curricula they need across biomedical and non-biomedical disciplines, as well as share their own training and mentoring assets with those that may need them. This platform is most successful with a large base of users and posts, so sign up today.

Learn more about our recent webinars, workshops and access past webinar event materials on important global topics.

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Find open-access resources on a number of development and global health topics, as well as materials for cross cutting areas such as advocacy, research, and more.