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

Join us at CUGH2026, “The Future of Global Health,” from April 9–12 in Washington, DC, explore the program, speakers, and more at www.CUGH2026.org.

CUGH urgently calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unrestricted humanitarian aid access, citing catastrophic famine conditions and violations of international humanitarian law. CUGH urges the U.S. and global community to support the deployment of a UN Protection Force, end the blockade, and uphold humanitarian principles to prevent further loss of life and irreversible harm, especially to children.

The August 2025 GHECo Newsletter highlights a special virtual teachers’ lounge on syllabus design scheduled for August 13, along with upcoming events including a CFHI webinar on implementation science and the 2026 CUGH annual meeting in Washington, DC.

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 Lancet Countdown on Health and Plastics reveals the grave and growing threats plastics pose to human and planetary health across their entire lifecycle, contributing to disease, pollution, and climate change.

Explore two concise, nonpartisan slide decks developed by InterAction that outline how Republican and Democratic leaders frame U.S. global development, health, and humanitarian priorities. These resources are essential for understanding the policy landscape ahead of the 2026 election and for informing effective advocacy across the political spectrum.

Join CFHI and Nigerian Implementation Science Alliance (NISA) on August 25 at 3PM ET to explore how the Nigerian Implementation Science Alliance is transforming health systems – gain practical insights from leaders in implementation science working at the intersection of research, policy, and community health.

We are pleased to share the launch of the Lancet Global Health Commission on Corruption in Health. This groundbreaking Commission explores how corruption undermines health systems worldwide and proposes actionable strategies to address it.

Leader Interview with Ambassador Bob Rae
Watch Dr. Keith Martin, Executive Director of the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH), interview with Ambassador Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN.

Read two commentaries from CUGH Committee members. The first release condemns attacks on academia, while the second warns against the implications of Schedule F reclassification for federal scientists.

Visit the Health for US website to access clear, informative fact sheets on the importance of U.S. engagement with the World Health Organization and global health initiatives. These resources are designed to support effective outreach to both policymakers and the public.

Explore two concise, nonpartisan slide decks developed by InterAction that outline how Republican and Democratic leaders frame U.S. global development, health, and humanitarian priorities. These resources are essential for understanding the policy landscape ahead of the 2026 election and for informing effective advocacy across the political spectrum.

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.

Join our network of over 200+ institutions across the world working to address global health challenges by Becoming a Member.

See and share our monthly Newsletter, which will keep you up-to-date on Global Health news.

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.