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We’re gearing up for the 2026 Global Health Case Competition! Join YIGH’s info session on Dec 5, 12–1:30 PM ET on Zoom. Open to Yale students and trainees interested in collaborating across disciplines on real-world global health challenges. bit.ly/4peHF1j 🌍
Yale Institute for Global Health Global Health Case Competition Are you... an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student? passionate about global health? eager to make a difference? Attend the upcoming info session for a deep dive into the 2026 Global Health Case Competition. The YIGH Global Health Case Competition is an opportunity for undergraduate, graduate, or professional students from diverse disciplines and backgrounds to collaborate in developing innovative solutions to a global health problem. Participating students have an opportunity to network and connect with students interested in global health from across Yale. The winning team will be awarded a cash prize and invited to present at the Emory Morningside Global Health Case Competition which includes students from schools around the world. Info Session Date December 5th, 2025 (Friday) Info Session Time 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM Scan the QR Code to register & get the Zoom meeting link!
November 13, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Tomorrow, November 6: Yale’s Department of Internal Medicine hosts Medical Grand Rounds with Dr. Evelyn Hsieh — “Going Far, Going Together: Advancing Global Rheumatology.”

📍 Fitkin Amphitheater | 💻 yale.zoom.us/j/94463525432
Medical Grand Rounds Presented byYale School of Medicine, Department of Internal MedicineThe 2nd Century of Women at Yale:Emerging Leaders in Internal Medicine Evelyn Hsich, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology"Going Far, Going Together:Advancing Global Rheumatology"Date: November 6, 2025 Time: 8:30-9:30amLocation: Fitkin AmphitheaterZoom: https://vale.zoom.us/i/94463525432At the end of this session, the audience will be able to describe the multifactorial challenges in addressing disparities in rheumatic and musculoskeletal disease, locally and globally.At the end of the session the audience will be able to identify key collaborations-locally, nationally and internationally that have advanced the field of global rheumatology.At the end of the session the audience will be familiar with the work of the Yale Rheumatology Program inGlobal and Community Health
November 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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Global Health Experiences through the Downs Fellowship: Annual Symposium

Today, Oct. 29 | 2:30–5:30 PM
Hope Memorial Bldg., JEH Hope 110
Hear from 2025 Downs Fellows on their global health research.
Keynote: Dr. Rebecca Byler, Yale School of Medicine.
October 29, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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✨ Welcome back, Dr. Moustafa Abdalla! ✨

We’re excited to have the World Bank’s Senior Health Economist at @yalesph.bsky.social, sharing lessons from Egypt on innovative financing for national Hepatitis C elimination — part of the Yale Global Health Seminar and Health Systems Reform course.
Seminar/Course: Yale Global Health Seminar (YGHS) & EMD/HPM 580: Reforming Health Systems Innovative Financing for National Hepatitis C Elimination: Insights from Egypt's Experience Dr. Moustafa Abdalla is a Senior Health Economist at the World Bank, leading health system reform and pandemic preparedness efforts across Africa and the Middle East. With over 15 years of experience spanning policy, financing, and service delivery, he has shaped national and regional strategies that advance universal health coverage and strengthen resilience in low- and middle-income countries. A medical doctor by training, Dr. Abdalla has previously worked with the Islamic Development Bank, WHO, Médecins Sans Frontières, and Egypt's Ministry of Health. He regularly lectures at leading institutions including Harvard, Yale, and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, focusing on innovation and financing for sustainable health systems. He holds a Master's in Health Care Management from Harvard University and a Master's in Public Health from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. (under headshot) Guest Speaker: Dr. Moustafa Abdalla, Senior Health Economist, The World Bank
October 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Kicking off SHI’s Innovation Exchange 🎓✨
Join Leslie Asanga, PharmD, MPH, MBA — founder of Pills2Me (Techstars NYC ’22) & UrPharm Inc — for a conversation on innovation, entrepreneurship & health equity.

📅 Oct 3 | 12–1 ET | Zoom
🔗 bit.ly/4gOzc1y
September 30, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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🌍 Join us Oct 8, 12–1 PM ET at Yale’s Winslow Auditorium for The Road Not Taken: Past, Present, and Future in Global Health with Dr. Joia Mukherjee. Insights on equity, social medicine & building just health systems. Registration required: bit.ly/46pAVWk
September 23, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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🎙️ New Episode of Yale Global Health Insights – Building Global Health Through Nursing Leadership with Yale School of Nursing's Dean Azita Emami to explore her global journey in advancing health equity. Catch the full episode here: bit.ly/449CiaS
June 16, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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We’re proud to celebrate Upkeep Care (SHI Fall 2023 cohort), Mudder.AI (SHI Spring 2024 cohort), and NurseBrain (SHI Fall 2024 cohort) as they represented the Sustainable Health Initiative at this year’s Yale Innovation Summit. Learn more about SHI's participating teams: bit.ly/4dZoAvD 💡
June 11, 2025 at 8:34 PM
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From Fellowship to Field: YIGH Meets Metamagics in India

SHI Managing Director Fatema Basrai met with Metamagics leaders in India to strengthen ties. A member of SHI’s first cohort, Metamagics advances data-driven transplant care solutions, reflecting SHI’s support for global health innovation.
June 3, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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YIGH is proud to welcome this year’s cohort of Leadership in Global Health Fellows, who will take on impactful internships with leading global health organizations—including GAVI, UNDP, The Global Fund, UNICEF, and the World Bank. Learn more about their fellowships: bit.ly/3YLXlhF 🌍
May 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
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YIGH hosted its Global Health Symposium with keynotes from WHO’s Dr. Tedros and ASPPH leaders Laura Magaña & Tim Leshan. Faculty & students shared projects tackling global health challenges—from HIV syndemics to palliative care in Ethiopia. Read more bit.ly/3YIjoG2
May 12, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Join the Yale School of Public Health and Yale Graduate School of Arts and Sciences for a panel discussion on Language Access in Health Research and Medicine—happening Wednesday, May 7 from 3:30–5:00 PM at Winslow Auditorium. 🔗 Register now: bit.ly/44ROL4J
May 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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We’re proud to see members of the YIGH MalarYale Network advancing multidisciplinary research to address malaria on #WorldMalariaDay + every day. Their work spans vector biology, environmental factors, and global vaccine efforts. Learn more about this work & other faculty networks: bit.ly/40LgoHe 🌍🦟
April 25, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Three SHI teams competed at Startup Yale (Apr 3–4) for the Thorne Prize! 🎉 Congrats to SHI Fellow Bianca Taya (2nd place + audience choice with Verustrust) and MudderAI, SHI alum + 1st place winner of the Planetary Solutions Prize! 🚀
April 23, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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The Symposium concluded with the YIGH Experiences in Global Health panel, where students Shankeri, Christina, Mohamed, and Jack reflected on their involvement with YIGH, discussing lessons learned with Abby Smith, YIGH Program Manager.
April 11, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Faculty and students from the YIGH Community presented on their global health projects during the Lightning Talks session of the Second Annual Global Health Symposium, showcasing the range of topics tackled in their work.
April 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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“What sometimes feels like a breakdown is a breakthrough,” shared Dr. Laura Magaña, @aspph.bsky.social during the 2nd Global Health Symposium, reminding us:

1️⃣ The mission transcends the current circumstances
2️⃣ Distract yourself from the noise
3️⃣ We need to find common ground
4️⃣ Align as necessary
April 11, 2025 at 6:04 PM
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“The interconnected nature of global health requires collaboration” says Dr. Laura Magaña, President and CEO of @aspph.bsky.social, during the Second Annual Global Health Symposium
April 11, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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“Through the faculty networks, I was able to bring together core faculty that I otherwise wouldn't have met,” said Melanie Sion, as part of the Faculty Networks Fireside Chat.
April 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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“Democracy promotes public health, and we all have to think about each other” says Tim Leshan, from @aspph.bsky.social, on why public health is critical for public health during his session on Global Health Policy Update and Outlook.
April 11, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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During the “New Frontiers Session” of the Symposium, Drs. Eleanor Reid, Nicky Hawley, Sunil Parikh, and Robert Hecht presented their projects awarded from seed funding opportunities at YIGH and from the Kempf and Macmillan Awards.
April 11, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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“There’s a lot we can learn from putting ourselves in the shoes of those we are trying to serve,” said Dr. Luke Davis, @yalesph.bsky.social, in a follow up moderated discussion on @drtedros.who.int’s remarks, discussing the definition of and what it means to work in global health.
April 11, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Come check out “New Frontiers in Global Health” and hear from Dr. Eleanor Reid, Asst. Prof of #EM, on her Spark Award-winning project: #Palliative care in Ethiopia.
This session, led by Kristina Talbert-Slagle, highlights how seed funding through #YIGH is driving innovative #globalhealth solutions.
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YIGH is hosting to the Second Annual Global Health Symposium 🌍 April 11, 8:30–4 at Winslow Auditorium. Featuring Dr. Tedros (WHO, 8:45 AM), Dr. Magaña, Tim Leshan + more. 📣 Open to Yale faculty, students & staff. Register: bit.ly/4bw7owh
Flyer for Second Annual Global Health Symposium, with the information read as the following: Yale Institute for Global Health: Second Annual Global Health Symposium taking place Friday, April 11, 2025 at Winslow Auditorium (Room 109) at the Yale School of Public Health at 60 College Street, New Haven, CT. This event is supported by the George Herbert Walker Jr. Lecture Fund at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale. Featuring keynote talks from: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Laura Magaña, President and CEO, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and Tim Leshan, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.
April 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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“Although this is a difficult time, we see it as an opportunity to re-shape the organization, using it to become stronger,” says @drtedros.who.int as he kicks off the Second Annual Global Health Symposium, with hope for the future work in global health.
April 11, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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YIGH is hosting to the Second Annual Global Health Symposium 🌍 April 11, 8:30–4 at Winslow Auditorium. Featuring Dr. Tedros (WHO, 8:45 AM), Dr. Magaña, Tim Leshan + more. 📣 Open to Yale faculty, students & staff. Register: bit.ly/4bw7owh
Flyer for Second Annual Global Health Symposium, with the information read as the following: Yale Institute for Global Health: Second Annual Global Health Symposium taking place Friday, April 11, 2025 at Winslow Auditorium (Room 109) at the Yale School of Public Health at 60 College Street, New Haven, CT. This event is supported by the George Herbert Walker Jr. Lecture Fund at the Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies at Yale. Featuring keynote talks from: Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Laura Magaña, President and CEO, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health and Tim Leshan, Chief External Relations and Advocacy Officer, Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health.
April 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM