A Message from the Executive Director

Dear Colleague,

A stellar list of outstanding global health leaders from around the world and across sectors are speaking at our upcoming annual conference April 9th-12th, 2026, in Washington, DC. Over 950 individuals have registered for the conference. Thank you to all who are coming to CUGH2026 where we will come together to learn from each other, build partnerships and learn how we can adapt to this new environment. We would be grateful if you would share the following link with your networks and students and encourage them to attend the meeting: www.CUGH2026.org. 

NOTE: WE HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES AND EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION RATES END SOON. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THEM AT WWW.CUGH2026.ORG. 

Also, invite colleagues to attend our free, open to all pre-conference workshop sessions on April 9: https://www.cugh2026.org/pre-conference-workshops-1

This month we held a webinar with Palestinian, Israeli and American physicians and health leaders to share how injured Palestinian children who are currently blocked from accessing care can receive urgently needed medical services. Sharing this webinar (below) widely and encouraging politicians to work to open humanitarian corridors we hope will save these children’s lives. 

In this newsletter are new papers, programs, sessions and announcements from our committees and members. Thank you for sharing this newsletter widely.

We look forward to seeing you at CUGH2026 in April.

Keith

Keith Martin MD, PC

Executive Director, CUGH

Register for CUGH 2026:

"The Future of Global Health"

Early bird registration rate EXTENDED to Feb. 27!

LIMITED SUPPLY!

BOOK A DISCOUNTED ROOM AT THE HILTON

Includes 220+ speakers, 500+ abstracts, 45+ sessions, 12+ workshops, special sessions, film festival, and more!

• Register for the free, open to all pre-conference workshops. Review the program here. More sessions will be added as they are finalized.
• Sponsor the conference: Support students and colleagues to present their work.



Location: The Washington Hilton Hotel, Washington DC

To register, support, exhibit, or book a hotel room see www.cugh2026.org

Announcing the Lancet Global Health Commission on Anti-Corruption in Health

This newly launched Lancet Global Health Commission will take a pragmatic, evidence-informed approach to reduce corruption which results in global losses of $1.5-$3 trillion/yr and profoundly undermines nations across sectors. This Commission will focus on structural drivers, system incentives, and trust-building—to propose context-sensitive strategies that reduce corruption and promote transparency, accountability, and resilient health governance. CUGH is pleased to be a part of this Commission.

Youth Leaders Call for Equitable

Global Health Governance Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions

CUGH's Training Advisory Committee calls attention to an urgent yet overlooked issue: access to quality K-12 education as a foundational social determinant of health. Read the full statement here.

Climate Medicine: A Clinical Training Program for Healthcare Educators

An exciting new course is launching March 3 through GCCHE: Climate Medicine: A Clinical Training Program for Healthcare Educators.

This first-of-its-kind program is designed specifically for clinicians and health professions educators. It begins by building core knowledge and practical teaching skills, then moves into a series of in-depth specialty-focused modules spanning more than 18 clinical fields.

McGill University's Reimagining Global Health Course

Online Only | June 8-12, 2026

Preliminary course schedule, reading list, and more information are available on the course page here.

Free Online: Future Health Skills Summit

February 25, 2026 | 9:00am - 11:30am AEDT

Join UNSW Medicine & Health in partnership with NSW Health, the Future Workforce Unit and the International Centre for Future Health Systems for the Future Health Skills Summit.

Upcoming CFHI Events

• Webinar - Evolving Definitions of Global Health: February 19, 2026, at 12:00pm PST / 3:00pm EST
• CFHI Practicum Showcase: March 30, 2026, at 11:00pm PST / 2:00pm EST
• CFHI Open House - Preparing for Your Global Health Journey: April 1, 2026, at 4:30pm PST / 7:30pm EST

National Cancer Institute Survey

Global Health Research Exchange Opportunity Available for U.S. Scholars in China!

The CMB Foundation (formerly the China Medical Board), an American Philanthropic organization that advances health in Asia, is offering a range of short- and long-term fellowship opportunities for U.S. trainees who have completed master’s level training in a health professions or biomedical sciences field (e.g., master’s graduates, doctoral candidates, medical students, residents, and post docs) to spend up to 12 months at an academic institution in China to pursue mentored research on a health related topic. The fellowships will cover travel, visa, health insurance, and a living/salary stipend. Contact Ms. Chelsea Evankow to apply  (chelsea.evankow@yale.edu).

Job Opportunity: Assistant/Associate Professor of Global Public Health - Binghamton University

Binghamton University (SUNY) invites applications for a tenure track Assistant or Associate Professor of Global Public Health (GPH) in the area of Health Systems and Policy.

One Health Commission’s Call for Board of Directors Nominations/Applications 

Deadline extended to March 15th.

Protect Public Health Professional Degrees

ASPPH is leading national advocacy to ensure that public health degrees remain recognized and supported as professional degrees. Tell your Senators and Representatives about the devastating consequences of the Administration's proposal and urge Congress to act now!

Publication: Disease Control Priorities, Fourth Edition: Volume 1. Country-Led Priority Setting for Health

Please see and share this very important report: Disease Control Priorities, Fourth Edition, which can be of immense assistance to ensure that global health programs align with national needs. 

See the Africa Health Journal

This journal from the African Centre for Global Health and Social Transformation (ACHEST) is an initiative promoted by a network of African and international leaders in health and development. ACHEST is an independent Think Tank and a network. 

In the US? Engage Your Congressperson.

Engaging politicians is vital to affecting change. Contact your congressional representatives in their state and district offices. Call, write, or email your concerns and offer solutions. Personal calls matter.

• Communicate the economic and human impact of these policies on individuals, communities, and institutions—both in the U.S. and globally.
• Try to get your asks on TV and radio, and share informed commentaries on social media.

If you are in the US, you can find and contact your representatives here:

• U.S. House of Representatives
• U.S. Senate

See this link to access useful resources that will help you to enhance your advocacy efforts. 

Find and Fund Defunded Global Health Grants

The following site created by Dr. Megan Murray enables researchers to post their defunded grants and lists them online. We hope this site attracts funders to support these research efforts.

Our listservs are open access and provide members of our network with the opportunity to share messages directly—without needing to route them through the CUGH Secretariat. We encourage thoughtful use of these listservs to maintain their value and effectiveness as a communication tool.

Becoming a listserv member is a great way to stay informed and connected with the global health community.