Global Health Program
Advancing global health equity through partnerships, learning, transformation, and research
About The Program
The Global Health program, offered by the UNLV School of Public Health, proudly stands at the forefront of the university’s commitment to addressing health disparities on a global scale. Our focus is particularly on middle and low-income countries.
Our mission is to drive positive change by advancing health equity and fostering impactful research initiatives that transcend borders. The Global Health program operates at the intersection of academic excellence, cultural sensitivity, and collaborative innovation, aiming to bridge gaps in health equity and disproportionate outcomes around the world.
Key Program Features
- Equity-centric approach: Our program is grounded in a commitment to health equity. We prioritize understanding and addressing the social determinants of health that contribute to disparities, ensuring our interventions are tailored to the unique needs of diverse communities.
- Research excellence: UNLV's School of Public Health is renowned for its research contributions and innovation. The Global Health program leverages this expertise to conduct cutting-edge research aimed at developing sustainable solutions to health challenges in middle and low-income countries.
- International collaboration: The program actively seeks equitable partnerships with universities, organizations, and communities worldwide to facilitate knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the implementation of evidence-based interventions.
- Community engagement: Recognizing the importance of community involvement and acceptability, our program emphasizes collaboration with local communities to understand their needs, build trust, and co-create interventions that are culturally sensitive and sustainable.
- Educational initiatives: Through workshops, training programs, and academic exchanges, the program provides educational and experiential opportunities for students and professionals interested in global health. This provides mentorship and guidance for prospective cadres of passionate individuals dedicated to advancing health equity globally.
Our Impact and Work Around the Globe
UNLV faculty have had the opportunity to conduct global health research in the following ten countries:
- Brazil
- Benin
- Cameroon
- Côte d’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Ethiopia
- Tanzania
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- China
From studying the spread of disease both human-to-human and insect-to-human, to understanding child and maternal health across the world, the research areas are broad, just as public health as a whole reaches many subject areas.
Get Involved
Student Participation
Though global health research is not new to the UNLV School of Public Health, offering opportunities for students to get involved is.Tentatively scheduled to begin in spring 2025, we will offer Global Health classes that will give students a chance to learn through research in a variety of locations across the globe.
Locations for student global health opportunities will include: Chile, Ghana, Guatemala and, Philippines.
If you are interested in participating in the program as a student, email louisa.messenger@unlv.edu.
Faculty Participation
Collaboration is a key factor in successful public health research. If you are a UNLV faculty member or faculty at another university and are interested in participating in the global health research projects, email louisa.messenger@unlv.edu.
Support the Global Health Program
By joining the UNLV School of Public Health’s Global Health program, you become part of a transformative movement that seeks to make a lasting impact on the health and well-being of people in middle and low-income countries. Together, we strive to create a world where health is a universal right, not a privilege.
For more information on how to support the program, email taylor.thompson@unlv.edu.
