Announcements and Press Releases

Official announcements, press releases, and important updates from CUGH.

November 2026
US Midterm Elections are November 3rd! Get out and Vote

Make a plan to vote and encourage others to do the same

October 2026
CUGH partners with WHO for Africa and Asia launch of "Together for Science and Health"

Join us for November 10 events to promote trust in science communication

October 2026
CUGH - A Network Built for this Moment

Join Us in Shaping the Future of Global Health - Your Support Matters!

September 2026
Announcing The CUGH Global Health Leaders Podcast

We're excited to announce the launch of The CUGH Global Health Leaders Podcast! Building on our popular YouTube interview series, you can now listen on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music, making it easier than ever to hear from leading voices shaping global health.

Announcement July 2026
CUGH Call to Action: Stop Proposed Regulations That Will Politicize and Severely Weaken US Research Capabilities
July 2026
Protect US's Leadership and Support for PAHO- Open Letter to Sign and Share
June 2026
The Value of US Investments in Research and International Development and the Costs of Abruptly Cutting these Investments
June 2026
Op-Ed: Communication and Language Access Is Essential Infrastructure for Deaf Refugees in Global Health

Mustafa Rfat, Manar Swaby, Rahma Mustafa, Alina Engelman, Aseel Abulhab, Meena Safi, and Hassan Ahmed Ali

Press Release March 2026
Press Release: Leaving the WHO is a Threat to US Security: the US needs the WHO
Press Release March 2026
Press Release: Stop the Bombing of Iran, Lebanon and Palestine
Announcement March 2026
Announcement: CUGH’s 2026 Global Health Awardees

We are delighted to announce this year’s global health awardees whose accomplishments demonstrate exceptional commitment, innovation, and impact in global health. Many thanks to all who applied and to CUGH’s Awards & Nominations Committee for their efforts.

Announcement January 2026
Announcement: Youth Leaders Call for Equitable Global Health Governance Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Announcement January 2026
Announcement: Recognizing K-12 Education as a Social Determinant of Health in the Digital Age
Press Release October 2025
Press Release: The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) Calls for Evidence-Based Leadership at Health and Human Services.
Press Release September 2025
Press Release: CUGH Releases White Paper on the Human Impact of Shifting U.S. Global Health Priorities
Press Release August 2025
Press Release: Halt the Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Press Release July 2025
Press Release: Schedule F Reclassification of Scientists in the U.S. Government
Press Release July 2025
Press Release: Stopping the USG Assault on Academia
Press Release October 2023
Press Release: CUGH’s Statement on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Press Release September 2023
Press Release: CUGH calls on Congress to Reauthorize PEPFAR- a lifeline for millions of people.
Press Release June 2023
Press Release: CUGH Calls for Balanced Regulations from the NIH to Safeguard Transparency in Research
Press Release February 2023
Humanitarian Assistance Urgently Needed to Prevent Additional Deaths in Turkey and Syria: Post-Disaster is a Time of Immense Need for Emergency Supplies
Press Release July 2022
Press Release: Protect the Public, Pass Gun Safety Regulations
Press Release March 2022
The Invasion of Ukraine is an Evolving Global Health Crisis; CUGH Calls on Russia to Withdraw its Troops Immediately
Press Release February 2022
Press Release: Ban the Poaching of Health Care Workers from Low-Income Countries
Now Accepting Applications & Nominations for CUGH 2027 Awards!

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