The Lancet was founded in 1823 by Thomas Wakley with the vision that it should be more than a medical journal. It should drive social and political change through advancing medical research and science for the greater good. As they embark on our 200th anniversary, they will celebrate, self-reflect, and amplify their founding ideas with their…
Read MoreCUGH-Pulitzer Center Workshop 2021: Infodemic: How to Fight Disinformation—& Not Make Things Worse
The viral threat of disinformation has not only helped exacerbate the COVID-19 pandemic, it has undermined the public’s belief in science and evidence. Global health professionals, scientists, and students need to understand the how and why of disinformation and learn strategies for responding to it. This panel, which will include a journalist, scientist, and disinformation…
Read MoreReimagining Global Health: The Havey Institute for Global Health – Dr. Rob Murphy’s Interview with CUGH’s Executive Director, Dr. Keith Martin
The Havey Institute for Global Health’s Dr. Rob Murphy opens his second season of podcasts by interviewing CUGH’s Executive Director Dr. Keith Martin, where they explore how we can reform global health to be more effective, equitable, and impactful in addressing contemporary global threats.
Read MoreUse CUGH’s New Online Capacity Strengthening Platform
The deficit in skilled workers, particularly in low-income nations, is a major obstacle to addressing current and future development challenges. For healthcare alone, the global workforce deficit is 15 million individuals. Africa is predicted to have a shortfall of 6.1 million workers by 2030. This a significant obstacle to development. A central challenge is a…
Read MoreSafeguarding Children’s Health in a Changing Global Health Environment
See this article from CUGH Board of Directors member Phil Landrigan published in the Lancet. This article focuses on how we can secure children’s health in this changing global health environment.
Read MoreStopping Gun Violence in the Americas
Millions of guns are shipped to Central and South America from the United States. Many of these weapons fall into the hands of paramilitary groups, organized criminal networks and gangs. This is a significant driver of the very high homicide rate in this region and has created a climate of terror in many areas that is…
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