Center for Global Health Equity
Family Health University and UVA student partners on the case writing team at the 2025 GHCC. Photo Credit: Drew Precious

Empowering global health leaders

We promote health by fostering the commitment and development of students, faculty, and partners around the world.
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Our Work

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Our Partners

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Opportunities

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Our People

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Support

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CGHE Founding Director, Dr. Richard L. Guerrant, teaching in the Global Health Leadership Track, 2020.

Our History

The CGHE is a pan-university center at the University of Virginia fostering interdisciplinary collaboration to advance health for all.

Featured Events

GPE: Case Discussion - Ethics

When

Wednesday, March 19, 5PM

Where

Center for Global Health Equity in the UVA Corner Building

In the News

Ram Family Award Advances Medical Student Passion for Combatting Global Health Inequity

Ram Family Award Advances Medical Student Capacity for Combatting Global Health Inequity

The Ram Family Center for Global Health Scholar Award was established to honor Dr. Bellamane M. Ram and Dr. Anjan Kumari Ram who practiced medicine in India and the United States. The award supports interdisciplinary work in communities in Southern India and is open to students from all schools across Grounds.

global.virginia.edu

Dr. Scott Heysell: Trump is dismantling USAID, putting thousands at risk of HIV

A 90-day pause to USAID work will lead to suffering, illness and death among the world’s most vulnerable populations.

dailyprogress.com

2024 CGHE Research Symposium Poster Session Announcement

We are delighted to present the work of the 2024 Center for Global Health Equity University Scholars in person on UVA Grounds.

Podcast: Treating Patients Across the Globe & Addressing Health Inequity

Listen to this episode of UVA Speaks, featuring CGHE Director Scott Heysell.

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Collaboration with the University of the Free State (South Africa)

Students from the UFS and the UVA recently engaged in cross-cultural learning activities in the area of global health.

www.ufs.ac.za

Innovation and Empathy: How These Alumnae Are Leveraging Commerce for Global Health Equity

After a summer in Tanzania and a year at their respective positions, Carolin Fabian and Liza Khutsishvili clearly see commerce’s potential for enabling better outcomes.

experience.mcintire.virginia.edu

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