Category: One Health
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Joint study finds Oropouche virus as an emerging cause of acute febrile illness in Colombia
GHI collaboration with National University of Colombia and Abbott sheds light on Oropouche virus, possible mitigation methods and more.
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2023 Global Health Symposium is April 4
Event Date: April 4, 2023
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GHI is Hiring: Apply to be an Administrative Specialist
The Global Health Institute (GHI) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison works at the intersection of health, equity and sustainability. Our work is grounded in a global health ethic and the…
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Fall Global Health Tuesdays explore infectious diseases, vaccines and migration
DECEMBER 6: Global Health Tuesday: Take a look at GHI's One Health Centers across the world and learn how international collaboration advances research, health equity and more.
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The “Jalisconsin Idea”
GHI Advisory Committee member Eduardo Santana Castellón receives the Environmental Merit Award from the Jalisco (Mexico) State Congress.
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From The Guardian: Newly identified Langya virus tracked after China reports dozens of cases
Dozens in China have contracted the virus that can cause fever, fatigue, cough, loss of appetite and muscle aches. It is believed to have spread from animals to humans.
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Study Connects Climate Hazards to 58% of Infectious Diseases
Former GHI Director Jonathan Patz is co-author on a new study that links climate hazards such as flooding, heat waves and drought to worsening disease in people.
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GHI opens new Colombian collaboration opportunities for UW researchers
With GHI One Health Colombia, the Global Health Institute invites UW researchers to collaborate with colleagues and communities in Colombia for mutual benefit.
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July global health webinar to discuss U.S. blacklegged tick population
Watch the video from the July 26 Global Health Tuesday on blacklegged ticks in the U.S.
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Summer webinar looks at benefits of industrialized hemp
JUNE 21: Panelists from UW-Madison, UW Health, the University of Lagos, the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, and the Wisconsin Hemp Alliance will join the webinar and…
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2022 GHI grants address the complexity of global health challenges
Establishing a cohort of girls in Zimbabwe to examine how well the HPV vaccine works over time Assessing the health of sanctuary chimpanzees in Uganda and Republic of Congo by…
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From STAT: U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections in growing outbreak
With a case discovered in the U.S., concern grows about the spread of the monkeypox infection.
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Colombia-UW agreement opens new doors for global health training and research
A new agreement between the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the Colombian government opens opportunities for research and bilateral exchanges for students and researchers, says Jorge Osorio, the new director of…
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Bharat Biotech co-founder receives honorary degree
The University of Wisconsin–Madison recognizes these extraordinary contributions of delivering over4 billion vaccines to people in 123 countries by awarding Krishna the Distinguished Alumni Award in 2011 and an honorary…
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Osorio to lead UW’s Global Health Institute
Wisconsin alumnus Jorge Osorio, DVM, Ph.D., an international expert in epidemiology, virology and vaccines, has been named director of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI). A professor of…
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Global Health Tuesdays look at many determinants of health
Watch the videos from the spring slate of Global Health Tuesday webinars.
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UW–Madison professor shapes UN report on climate change
The latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report urges immediate action to limit greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors of the economy, including energy, transportation, construction, manufacturing and agriculture.…
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Symposium speaker looks to connections to advance climate justice
Solving the biggest challenges facing humanity isn’t something academia, science or industry can do alone, says Jalonne White-Newsome, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Empowering a Green Environment and Economy, LLC.…
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The history of Lyme disease has a Wisconsin chapter. It’s still being written.
GHi Advisory Committee member Susan Paskewitz has watched the advance of ticks in Wisconsin.
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Demand for meat is destroying the Amazon. Smarter choices at dinner table can go a long way to help.
GHI Seed Grant recipient Holly Gibbs suggests "we're going to be eating the rainforest in our burgers" and says Americans need to help save the Amazon.