Category: News
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Helping Communities Prepare for Change
Nelson Institute scientists predict a sharp rise in annual temperatures in the coming decades, and the Institute with other agencies is helping Wisconsin communities prepare for change.
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Fulbright Award Takes Patz to Ethiopia
A Fulbright Scholar grant will take Dr. Jonathan Patz, director of the Global Health Institute (GHI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, to Ethiopia to work on issues involving livable cities,…
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Dr. Alhaji N’jai Speaks Out about the Ebola Outbreak in West Africa
Dr. Alhaji N'jai, founder of the Madison, WI and Sierra Leone based nonprofit organization Project 1808 speaks out about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
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Dr. Jim Conway on the Larry Meiller Show
Listen to this interview with Dr. Jim Conway on the Larry Meiller Show to learn more about the importance of vaccinations.
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Officials, Parents Evaluate Vaccine Exemptions As Some Diseases Are Resurgent
Dr. Jim Conway, one of GHI's Associate Directors, talks about the dangers of vaccination exemptions parents are choosing for their children.
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Tony Goldberg’s work in Nature
Nature medicine news profiles Dr. Tony Goldberg’s discovery of a previously unknown tick in equatorial Africa. It rode home, unknown to him, in his right nostril.
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Making a better flip-flop to overcome illiteracy and disease
Making a better flip-flop to overcome illiteracy and disease
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Bringing the whole university to Ethiopia
The story of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s expanding web of global health initiatives in Ethiopia began with one man’s homecoming. Dr. Girma Tefera, a professor in the Department of Surgery…
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Graduate Students Take on Global Health Challenges
Graduate Students Take on Global Health Challenges
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Small Changes Strengthen Global Health
QI pioneer: Small changes strengthen global health
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In Haiti, mango trees can benefit health, economy and communities
In Haiti, mangoes can benefit health, economy and communities
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A livable city solution
The Nelson Institute explores what is meant by "a livable city".
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Symposium links animal, human health
The Global Health Symposium at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reflects a decade of interdisciplinary global health work on campus, says Dr. Christopher Olsen, this year’s keynote speaker. This year’s symposium,…
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After long quest, climate/public health pioneer applauds Obama’s historic emissions order
After long quest, climate/public health pioneer applauds Obama's coal decision
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New MOOCs to focus on environmental and community themes, Patz to teach ‘Climate change and public health’
Take this opportunity to learn about new Massive Open Online Courses being offered through UW!
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International Grassroots Development Leader Shares Work with UW Community
A champion for children, environment and peace, Dr. Vinya Ariyaratne, who leads the largest grassroots development organization in Sri Lanka, visits the University of Wisconsin-Madison July 7-14 to teach, meet…
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Creating a Healthier World, Mittenthal reflects on CALS & GHI sponsored Undergraduate Certificate in Global Health
Read to learn more about increasing popularity of global health programs at the University of Wisconsin.
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UW doctor and GHI advisory member David Gaus opens second teaching hospital in Ecuador
Learn more about how this UW doctor and Global Health Institute adviser is reaching Latin America.
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UW-Madison alum and Global Health Certificate recipient reaches students with an important malaria lesson in Mozambique
Check out this example of how UW's Global Health Students are getting out there and making an impact!
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After long quest, climate/public health pioneer applauds Obama’s historic emissions order
Check out this story on Dr. Patz's input on President Obama's executive order regarding climate change