The center will aim to improve the health of low-income women, infants and families in Wisconsin.
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Search for new antibiotics gets major funding boost
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says more than two million drug-resistant infections a year are reported.
The Badger Herald: Experts say vaccines central to public health, while fallacies must be dispelled
The Center for Child and Family Well-Being and University Communications hosted a panel, including GHI Associate Director James Conway, on vaccination which discussed how physicians, scientists and journalists can “promote public health.”
Antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin revealed by new maps
Researchers at the UW-Madison School of Pharmacy and the State Cartographer’s Office have developed a prototype system that maps out trends in antibiotic resistance across Wisconsin.
A Diverse Continent: African Textiles in Context exhibition opening May
A Diverse Continent showcases 36 textiles from 18 countries representing the diversity of African culture and textile-making traditions.
The Badger Herald: UW project investigates sustainability potential of eating insects
Valerie Stull of the Global Health Institute investigates the social, environmental implications of insect consumption.
Work with GHI: Apply now for a communications intern position
GHI is seeking a well-rounded communications intern who can assist with social media, creating newsletters and writing stories. The deadline to apply is April 19.
Turn off a light, save a life, says new UW–Madison study
A study by UW-Madison researchers found saving energy also saves lives and even more money for consumers by alleviating the costs of adverse health effects attributed to air pollution.
Peace Corps ranks UW–Madison No. 1 among top volunteer-producing schools
For the third year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison has been ranked No. 1 on the Peace Corps’ list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities. There are 75 Badgers currently volunteering in countries around the world.
From Bugs to Drugs: Symposium Speaker Will Raise Alarm, Offer Solutions for Antibiotic Resistance
Mary Wilson, M.D., an expert on infectious disease looks at antibiotic resistance at the April 16 Global Health Symposium.
Surgical Field of Dreams
March 26: Kristin Long, M.D. and assistant professor in the Department of General Surgery, Section of Endocrine Surgery at the UW-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health will explore the role of surgical care in treating the global burden of disease.
The limitations of market-based approaches to empowerment: Lessons from a case study in Northern Ghana
This article explores the limitations of economic-based approaches to empowerment that permeate the international development space and provides strong evidence that a broader multi-dimensional approach is needed to support women’s empowerment. This research was made possible through a GHI Seed Grant.
Journal Sentinel: Wisconsin lets people decide not to get measles vaccination. Does this put us at risk of an outbreak?
James Conway, an Associate Director of GHI, spoke with the Journal Sentinel about the consequences of not being vaccinated.
The UCL-Lancet Commission on Migration and Health: The political determinants of health of a world on the move
March 12: Michael Knipper, M.D. and professor from the University Justus Liebig, Giessen, Germany, will discuss migrant health and rights.
Madison Reads Leopold returns to UW Arboretum March 1-3
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum will host the 14th annual public reading of “A Sand County Almanac” and other Aldo Leopold writings on Saturday, March 2, as part of its Madison Reads Leopold community event.
UW-Madison Division of Extension launches $2.5 million national grant
The CDC awarded the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension $2.5 million over 5 years to work with partners to improve the health of citizens in Menominee County/Nation.
Center fights spread of tick- and mosquito-borne diseases with research, outreach
As mosquitoes and ticks travel into new territory, exposure to the diseases they carry increases. But the good news is, UW–Madison is leading a strong new effort to prevent these diseases from spreading.
GHI hosts Emergency Medicine, Planetary Health Sessions at March CUGH Conference
Planetary health and the future of emergency medicine are front and center in two satellite sessions the University of Wisconsin-Madison Global Health Institute (GHI) has helped organize as part of the 10thannual Consortium of Universities …
Michel Wattiaux named interim director of CIAS
Michel Wattiaux, professor of dairy science and member of the GHI Advisory Committee, has been named interim director of the Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems, effective March 1, 2019.
UW-Madison to host fourth cohort of young African leaders in summer 2019
The University of Wisconsin-Madison will host its fourth cohort of rising African leaders beginning June 19 for a six-week academic and leadership institute, a program sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.