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New Global Mental Health and Well-Being Initiative Encourages Creativity and Collaboration

Mental disorders are increasingly being recognized as a leading cause of disease burden. According to the WHO, globally, mental disorders account for 1 in 6 years lived with…

February 28, 2024

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How a Professor Found His Niche in Climate Change, Culture and Mental Health

In this "Behind the CV," Assistant Professor in the School of Health Shabab Wahid shares his family history in global health and formative moments that have influenced his…

February 26, 2024

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U.S.-China Collaboration on HIV/AIDS

In this report published by the Center for Strategic and International Studies and the Brookings Institution, Jennifer Bouey, chair of the Department of Global Health, explores…

February 23, 2024

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Dr. Fauci Reflects on How He Has Lived Out Jesuit Values in His Career

Dr. Anthony Fauci, distinguished university professor and a leading immunologist and infectious disease researcher, reflected on how his Jesuit training has shaped his decades…

February 22, 2024

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Associate Professor at Georgetown’s School of Nursing Selected As Fulbright Specialist Grantee

As a Fulbright Specialist, Intima Alrimawi, associate professor at Georgetown's School of Nursing, will collaborate with Egypt's ministry of health and population to improve…

February 14, 2024

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Focusing on Sustainable Health Solutions in Rural India

Shreya Arora (H'24), a spring 2022 Global Health Institute student fellow and undergraduate student majoring in global health, is featured in Georgetown Health Magazine for her…

February 8, 2024

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Student-Led Symposium Promotes Youth Work in Global Health Governance

GHGAPS is a student-led initiative that aims to position youth at the forefront for health relief and social justice in the international health setting and advocate for the…

February 5, 2024

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Former GHI Student Fellow Amanda Wibben Wins the 2023-2024 Lawrence Dean Scholarship

Amanda Wibben (M'26), a spring 2023 GHI student fellow, was awarded the Lawrence Dean scholarship for her dedication to serving local communities and fighting global health…

February 2, 2024

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Former White House COVID-19 Coordinator Discusses Career and Pandemic Lessons

Ashish Jha, former White House COVID-19 response coordinator, discussed lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and his work in public health policy with students in the…

February 2, 2024

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Dr. Anthony Fauci Featured at Annual Whittington Lecture

On February 1, Distinguished University Professor Dr. Anthony Fauci, a leading immunologist and infectious disease researcher, reflected on the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic…

February 2, 2024