What is Global Health?

Global health pertains to the population's health on a global scale. It can be defined as a comprehensive field of study, research, and practice that places paramount importance on advancing health and ensuring health equity for individuals across the globe. In essence, global health is a multidisciplinary area of expertise encompassing both theoretical and practical foundations, with a focus on promoting concepts linked to sustainable development and achieving social justice through upholding human rights and principles of fairness.

Global health is important because it affects all populations on our planet. As human beings, we are inexorably interconnected: the health of individual human beings is influenced by the global health of people, animals, and the environment.

At the Center of Excellence for Global Health (CEGH), we seek to enhance global health both internationally and within our own communities. Our collaborative efforts are strengthened by respecting and engaging with diverse perspectives, disciplines, and personal backgrounds.