University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Planetary Health

COVID and Equity webinar series yields takeaways for moving forward

In a series of webinars hosted by the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute, experts from across campus, Wisconsin and the world convened to consider the challenges of equity and systemic racism magnified by the COVID-19 pandemic and the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and other Black, Indigenous and People of Color from police …

What if COVID-19 takes hold in animals?

GHI Advisory Committee member Tony Goldberg takes a look at what could happen in COVID takes hold in animals.

The need to improve student literacy in climate and health

The climate crisis endangers children’s health, but few students are learning about these risks. Learn more from GHI’s Jonathan Patz and Valerie Stull with Maggie Grabow and Vijay Limaye.

Developing a definition of climate and health literacy

GHI’s Jonathan Patz and Valerie Stull are co-authors of a paper to improve understanding of the complex relationship between health and climate.

Rising positivity rate signals growing community spread of COVID-19

GHI Advisory Committee member Ajay Sethi explains the positivity rates for COVID-19 and what they mean.

COVID-19 shows how no one is immune from converging health crises

Each year, the Lancet Countdown tracks more than 40 indicators on links between health and climate change, and this year presents the most worrying outlook to date as key trends worsen. However, the latest report, released December 3, finds that with climate action, the lives of millions can be improved and saved. Examining how climate …

Apply now for UW-Madison Global Health Institute 2021 grants and awards

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) is pleased to announce the application period is open for its 2021 grants and awards program. This competitive program is designed to support global health efforts of faculty, staff and graduate students across campus, fostering a spirit of collaboration with local and global colleagues and communities. Applications …

Early mutation in SARS-COV-2 Virus in Europe led to its domination worldwide

GHI Advisory Committee member Yoshihiro Kawaoka leads study that shows the virus mutated in early 2020.

Tracking virus mutations reveals success of stay-at-home orders

UW researchers David O’Connor and Thomas Friedrich find evidence by tracking virus mutations.

Covid Infections in Animals Prompt Scientific Concern

GHI Advisory Member Tony Goldberg has seen devastation among animals as diseases cross from humans to animals.