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Health Systems (part III), Leadership, Governance and Finance

In this episode of This Week in Global Health we continue our focus on Health Systems and take a closer look at the idea of leadership and finance. 

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Cancer

In this episode of This Week in Global Health we take a look at cancer and discuss the growing incidence of cancer in developed and developing countries. 

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Measles

In this episode of This Week in Global Health (TWiGH) the panel discus the recent Measles outbreak and the importance of immunisation. Find out more at www.twigh.org 

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Non-Communicable Diseases

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Hans Rosling and Global Health

This week, we were honored to sit down with Hans Rosling- doctor, academic, statistician, public speaker- to discuss all things global health, the Gapminder Foundation, and his thoughts on outdated...

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Ebola- One Year Later

On this weeks TWiGH, we break down the last year of the Ebola epidemic to assess what we’ve seen, what we’ve learned, and where to go from here.   #Ebola #GlobalHealth #WestAfrica #PublicHealth...

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How to Find and Apply for a Job in Global Health

On this weeks TWiGH, we walk you through determining where in the global health space you would like to work, how and where to look for jobs and apply, how to ace an interview and more! Tune in for...

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Water and Global Health

On this weeks “This Week in Global Health” (or TWiGH), we reviewed the many relationships between water and global health. The UN World Water Day motto includes “Water is Health, Water is Nature, Water...

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Profiles: CUGH and Unite for Sight

On this weeks TWIGH, our panel goes more in depth on the Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) and Unite for Sight.  We talk mission statements, ongoing efforts, how these institutions...

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The New Role of the WHO

On this weeks episode of TWiGH, we discuss the changing role of the WHO and it’s goals, priorities, governance- as well as the outcomes we hope to see as the needs of the global health community evolve...

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Gender-Based Violence

TWiGH talks about Gender-based violence in this episode with focus on violence against women. Along with some alarming facts and figures pertaining to violence against women, its effect on health and...

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Malaria, the ASTMH

Summary: As the globe observed ‘World Malaria Day’ on April 25th, our TWiGH team discussed Malaria and role of ASTMH (American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene). This episode highlights how...

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Maternal Health (RMC)

Watch the video for this episode and more at www.TWiGH.org or our YouTube page Summary: TWiGH talks about ‘Respectful Maternal Care’ with our guest panelist Sarah Weber. What is respectful maternal...

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Food Security and GMOs

This TWiGH episode serves as a quick snapshot of the concept of Food Security.  Lack of food security or food insecurity has a cascading impact on health also huge economic costs associated with it....

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Live from WHA68- the World Health Assembly in Geneva

Live from Geneva, Switzerland at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) World Health Assembly the TWiGH Team discusses the pressing Global Health Agenda.  Joining the panel are students from the...

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Global Health Journalism

This week we return to bring you en episode on the importance of journalism in Global Health, featuring discussion with Emily Baumgaertner of the Pulitzer Center, and a talk with esteemed reporter and...

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Healthcare in Conflict and Emergencies

This Week in Global Health (TWIGH) talks about the dangers that both patients and professionals face when it comes to accessing and delivering healthcare in conflict zones.  We are joined by Dr. Bruce...

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MERS-CoV: What is MERS? and more

This Week in Global Health covers everything you wanted to know about MERS-CoV and the MERS outbreak.  We do the digging and answer your questions; What is MERS? Where is the MERS outbreak happening?...

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LGBT Health and Policy

As we near the end of June, which marks International Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month, we are joined by Michael Bare to discuss Diplomacy and LGBT public health.  The TWiGHteam...

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Refugees and IDPs

This week, the TWiGHteam delves further into healthcare in times of conflict, focusing on access to healthcare and challenges faced by refugees and internally displaced people.  Additionally, we...

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