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U.S. Global Health Funding: Breaking Down the Budget

The Global Health Coffee Sessions virtual series pivots with a new lineup of timely conversations at the intersection of health, policy, and global cooperation. Held on the last Friday of each month from 9:00–10:00 AM ET, this series brings together global health experts, policymakers, and practitioners from Harvard and beyond for dynamic, forward-looking discussions.
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Event Series Research and Innovation Speaker Series

Reflections on Mental Health Work in Post-Conflict Aceh, 2004-2024

The Harvard Global Health Institute’s Global Health Research and Innovation Speaker Series showcases the latest scholarly and scientific advancements in global health across Harvard and beyond, to make cutting-edge research accessible to a diverse global audience, and to spark innovative solutions in the pursuit of health equity and improved health outcomes worldwide. The public series takes place virtually on the second Tuesday of each month from 12:00 to 12:45 pm ET. Each session will include a presentation by a featured speaker showcasing their innovative research in global health, followed by a moderated Q&A.

Coffee Sessions
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Coffee Sessions
Virtual
Event Series Coffee Sessions

Global Health Institutions and U.S. Membership

The HGHI Coffee Sessions Virtual Series takes place on the last Friday of each month from 9:00 AM – 9:45 AM Eastern Time. Showcasing global health researchers and practitioners from Harvard and beyond, this series aims to explore the role of partnership and collaboration when working to advance global health equity. A diverse range of topics will be covered; including climate change and health, global health security, mental healthcare, reproductive healthcare access, financing and governance for global health, healthcare in conflict areas, digital health, and more. This series will take place online over Zoom, and all sessions will be recorded and available on our YouTube Channel.  

2025 Global Health Symposium

The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) announced its third annual Global Health Symposium will take place at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA, on April 10th -11th, 2025. Centered on the theme of  Delivering on the Promise of Health Equity, the Symposium will bring together experts from across the globe and from within Harvard University to discuss some of the most pressing issues around global health. The two-day event will feature engaging discussions, panels, and a new Student Global Health Research Showcase, where Harvard undergraduate and graduate students will present their research projects. Day 1: HGHI's 3rd Annual Global Health Symposium April 10th, 2025 | Program: 8:45 AM - 4:00 PM Virtual (In-person attendance is by invitation only. We welcome the public to join us virtually.)   Day 2: Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase April 11th, 2025 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Room E 4&5, Gutman Conference Center, Graduate School of Education The Student Research Showcase is free and open to the public.
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
Virtual
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
Virtual

Coffee Sessions
Virtual
Coffee Sessions
Virtual
Event Series Coffee Sessions

StITCH: Transforming Hepatitis Care Through Shared Partnership and Leadership

In this dynamic three-way dialogue, representatives from Harvard Medical School Program in Global Primary Health Care, the University of the Philippines Manila, and the Yellow Warriors Society of the Philippines (YWSP) share the story of StITCH, a multi-sectoral partnership to deliver primary health care for people living with hepatitis, rooted in person-centeredness, shared leadership, and community empowerment.
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
Virtual
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
Virtual

Coffee Sessions
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Coffee Sessions
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Centering Equity and Impact in Global North-South Research Partnerships

Equitable research partnerships require intentionality, shared decision-making, and a commitment to long-term impact. This session will bring together leading voices in global health research, Bethany Hedt-Gauthier, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Global Health and Social Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Vincent Cubaka, MD, MMed (FM), PhD, Head of Knowledge and Social Medicine Division at Partners In Health, to discuss their global research partnership, touching upon extractive research and exploring what their work looks like on the ground with best practices in decision-making, equity, and maintaining community relevance.
Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Event Series Research and Innovation Speaker Series

The History and Challenges of Immigrant Physicians in the US Healthcare System

Since the 1960s, the United States has relied on soliciting immigrant physicians to fill vacancies due to the shortage of U.S.-trained doctors. In this talk, Professor Eram Alam will examine the reasons behind this physician migration and how this migratory flow continues to influence US healthcare dynamics. The widespread and essential presence of foreign physicians in the U.S. highlights not only the racial dynamics within the US healthcare system but also illustrates the broader workings of the political economy of healthcare in our globalized era.

Coffee Sessions
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Coffee Sessions
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Employing Digital Tools and Technology to Expand Access to Healthcare

Join us for an insightful session with Dr. Jarone Lee, MD, MPH and Marianna Petrea-Imenokhoeva, co-founders of Health Tech Without Borders to dive deeper into this topic and discuss their work and the effective outcomes of their partnership. Attendees will gain insights into successful strategies and challenges in the various regions where Health Tech Without Borders works, emphasizing the importance of local context, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration. This event is free and open to the public. 
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infectious disease
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Coffee Sessions
infectious disease
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A Partnership to Catalyze Hepatitis Elimination in the Philippines and Strengthen Primary Healthcare

Viral hepatitis stands as a formidable global health challenge and a leading cause of preventable deaths. In this session, we will learn about the ongoing efforts to mitigate this pressing issue and how hepatitis care has been used as a strategic entry point to fortify primary healthcare systems. Dr. David B. Duong, MD, MPH, Dr. Janus P. Ong, MD, MPH and Dr. Todd Pollack, MD will join us to discuss their collaboration spanning the United States, Vietnam, and the Philippines, where they navigate diverse political, social, and health system landscapes to advance a unified goal of equitable, people-centered care. This event is free and open to the public.
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Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Research and Innovation Speaker Series
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Event Series Research and Innovation Speaker Series

Health System and Reform: China’s Experience

Join Professor Winnie Yip for a session on health system reform in China. She will share insights from her research on improving health systems through large-scale interventions in financing, incentives, and management. With a focus on China’s experience, she will discuss lessons learned from working with over 25 million people in low-income provinces. Dr. Louise Ivers will moderation the discussion. The event is free and open to the public.
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