Global Health Highlights: Health Systems Strengthening and Partnerships
Achieving health for all globally requires developing sustainable health systems locally. To support this vision, the Department of Global Health (DGH) regularly partners with Ministries of Health, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations worldwide to strengthen systems, optimize policies, and implement solutions that promote population health.
Below, we’re highlighting two DGH centers actively working with global partners to improve the quality of locally-led public health initiatives and outcomes.
Celebrating First-Generation Global Health Students
For the fifth-straight year, the University of Washington is joining colleges and universities throughout the nation to participate in the National First-Generation College Celebration on November 8.
UW Student COVID-19 Response Team Receives Public Health Excellence Award
A team of University of Washington School of Public Health students received the Exceptional Student Award from the Washington State Public Health Association (WSPHA) for their work supporting the COVID-19 outbreak response in North Central Washington.
UW Faculty Take Home Top Prizes at Global Health Industry Awards
Two University of Washington faculty were awarded top prizes at the inaugural Global Health Impact Awards held virtually on October 14.
Dr. Patricia Pavlinac, UW assistant professor of global health and co-director of the Gut Health and Child Survival scientific priority area of Global WACh, won the Rising Star Award, which recognizes an individual 40 or under who is making an exceptional impact in a global health organization or initiative.
UW joins USAID’s $125M project to detect emerging viruses with pandemic potential
To better identify and prevent future pandemics, the University of Washington has become a partner in a five-year global, collaborative agreement with the U.S. Agency for International Development.
Image Credit: USAID/Flickr
Global Health Highlights: Addressing the Global Burden of Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are one of the world’s most serious and widespread public health challenges. More than 1 million STIs are acquired every day, according to the World Health Organization. In 2020 alone, an estimated 37.6 million people worldwide were living with HIV and 1.5 million individuals became newly infected.
Welcome to UW! 62 New Students Join Department of Global Health in Milestone-Filled Year
After 18 months of almost completely remote learning, the UW Department of Global Health (DGH) welcomed 62 new graduate students to campus from around the world.
Envisioning a New Normal in Academic Advising
By: Todd Faubion, faculty director for undergraduate programs, Department of Global Health and Noura Youssoufa, academic advisor, MPH and undergraduate programs, Department of Global Health
Alumni Spotlight: A Day at the Beach Will Koon (MPH ’17)
This summer, North American beaches were the top destination for US travelers. And it’s easy to understand why. Not only does the ocean offer a fun respite from the summer heat (and pandemic lockdown), research shows that spending time at the coast can positively impact physical and mental health.