The dependency of human health and wellbeing on nature is documented across disciplines, regions, cultures, and economies. In 2022, civil society health professionals and organisations were involved in the agenda-setting (intersessional subsidiary body) and decision-making of the COP15 meeting. The new participation of these organisations in global biodiversity governance embodies the interdisciplinary work needed to…
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 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…
Read MoreA CALL TO ACTION TO REFORM GLOBAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS
The global health enterprise has improved the well-being of people. However, structural inequities persist within the sector. This contributes to inequality and impacts Sustainable Development Goals. Read the full article, published in The BMJ, and authored by UGHE’s Agnes Binagwaho, and CUGH’s Executive Director, Keith Martin, among others, and sign our call to action…
Read MoreOpinion piece on Monkeypox published in Scientific American by CUGH TAC Member Dr. Jawad Noon
Please see this opinion piece by TAC member Dr. Jawad Noon on Monkeypox for Scientific American. It outlines how policymakers can apply lessons learned from COVID19 to the current monkeypox outbreak.
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