How can we communicate health responsibly in an age of AI, social media disinformation, and declining trust? Our recent expert panel explored this. Check out our event recap for key insights or watch the recording. globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/how-to-... #healthcommunication

How to communicate about health in the age of AI, social media, and misinformation

Insights from a panel hosted by the Stanford Center for […]

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2025-2026 Stanford Global Health Media Fellow Michal Ruprecht has been selected as one of nine recipients of the 2026-2027 Rosalynn Carter Fellowships for Mental Health Journalism. @stanfordcigh.bsky.social Congratulations! www.cartercenter.org/news/carter-...

Carter Center Announces the 30th Cohort of Rosalynn Carter Fellows for Mental Health Journalism

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How does extreme heat affect the brain? Global Health Faculty Fellow Burcin Ikiz, PhD recently shed light on this in an interview with The New York Times in which she shared insights from her research on how extreme heat and air pollution's effects on brain health. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/02/c...

Roads can bring opportunity and services to previously remote areas, but they can also have serious health and environmental consequences. New research finds a significant increase in dengue cases after a road was paved through the Amazon in Peru. globalhealth.stanford.edu/planetary-he...

We are thrilled to announce the 2026 Global Health Seed Grant Awardees! ⁠These grants were chosen to enable multidisciplinary Stanford teams to develop novel, low-cost, and creative solutions alongside local healthcare providers.⁠ Learn more: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/seeding...

CIGH Director Michele Barry, who has responded to prior Ebola outbreaks, shares some key things to know about the virus and the unique factors impacting the current outbreak. Read more: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/five-th...

Five things to know about Ebola virus from a Stanford global health expert

While the May 2026 Ebola outbreak is a serious concern in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and nearby countries, the risk to people in the U.S. and most other regions of the world is extremely low...

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In advance of #WorldMalariaDay, we share stories about two CIGH-affiliates leading innovative work to understand key drivers of childhood immunity and the impact of climate on this deadly disease.

CIGH Visiting Scholar Dr. Ruth Gibson discusses how geopolitical decisions impact the health of civilians on the ground:

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Humanitarian crises don’t exist in a vacuum—they are shaped by geopolitical actions like blockades, sanctions, and armed conflicts. Stanford University scholar Ruth Gibson details how geopolitical decisions impact civilians on the ground. 🎧 podcast.publichealth.jhu.edu/1036-geopoli...

A new study from our center explores the crucial role of male allyship in enhancing female leadership within global health, shedding light on the barriers women face and effective strategies for overcoming these barriers. @womenlifthealth.bsky.social globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/new-pub...

🦟 🛞 Stanford researchers are demonstrating how a powerful combination of drones and AI can track down hidden mosquito-borne disease threats faster and more accurately than ever before. globalhealth.stanford.edu/planetary-he...

A new comment in The Lancet Global Health calls for reopening the “humanitarian corridor” connecting the Gaza Strip to other Palestinian hospitals for critically ill patients — especially children— who cannot receive proper care in Gaza. globalhealth.stanford.edu/vulnerable-p...

Lancet comment calls for “humanitarian corridor” to allow treatment for critically ill patients in Gaza

A new commentary in The Lancet Global Health calls for reopening the “humanitarian corridor” connecting the Gaza Strip to other Palestinian hospitals for critically ill patients — especially children—...

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We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing the voices & insights of women global health leaders at Stanford. Swipe through the slides to hear from several members of our Core Leadership Team. ⁠ Hear more from these leaders at the link below. ⁠ globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/ins...

Rice farmers in rural African communities face high risk of infection from schistosomiasis because they work in flooded fields where the parasite and its snail host thrive. A new intervention introduces fish to rice fields to reduce disease risk: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/spotlig... #NTDS

Controlling schistosomiasis and improving food systems with the help of fish

Researchers supported by the Stanford Sustainability Accelerator, including Giulio De […]

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🌍 January 30 is World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, dedicated to raising awareness about #NTDs that affect over one billion people. We're proud to highlight the efforts of Dr. Nathan Lo, Assistant Professor of Infectious Diseases and CIGH Faculty Fellow. globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/spo...

We're thrilled to kick off the 2026 Global and Planetary Health Research Convening in partnership with our colleagues at the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health. Join the conversation at #GlobalandPlanetaryHealth26

🌍️ We're excited to see everyone who registered at our 2026 Global and Planetary Health Research Convening happening TOMORROW, Jan 28! The event takes place in person at Stanford. ⁠ Learn more and see our event program at: globalhealth.stanford.edu/programs/glo... #global&planetaryhealth26 ⁠

"Lead is one of the most toxic elements on the periodic table" - Dr. Steve Luby, Director of the Stanford Center for Human and Planetary Health and Director of Global Health Research at our center. Thanks to new gifts, a Stanford-led initiative to address this global health threat is growing!

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Project Unleaded grew out of a successful lead intervention in Bangladesh. Thanks to recent gifts, the initiative is now expanding to address pervasive lead contamination worldwide. 📖 stanford.io/4sGBTrE 🎥 bit.ly/3LEeaYA

As doubt is cast on the hepatitis B vaccine in the US, countries like Ghana are eager to roll out the birth dose of this vaccine. Nearly one in ten Ghanaians have chronic hepatitis B, which the vaccine helps prevent. Global Health Media Fellow, Michal Ruprecht, reports: www.npr.org/sections/goa...

RFK Jr. cast doubt on a key vaccine. This country can't wait to get it

The U.S. is cutting the Hepatitis B vaccine from its recommended list. But here's a place where the medical establishment — and a rapper — are eager to obtain it.

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Warm wishes for the holiday and the new year from the Stanford Global Health Team! We look forward to working together toward a brighter and healthier future for all.

🌀🔥🏥 While the intersection of climate change and health has been studied for decades, it has yet to be broadly incorporated into medical training. We're proud to support an initiative to incorporate climate into medical education at Stanford and beyond: globalhealth.stanford.edu/news/stanfor...

Global Health Faculty Fellows Dr. Bonnie Maldonado and @sethahoffmanmd.bsky.social contributed to this timely report about aluminum salts in childhood vaccines, reviewing nearly a century of evidence about key safety concerns.

Edward Nirenberg@enirenberg.bsky.social · 8mo ago

#medsky #pedsky #idsky #immunosky #episky I collaborated with exceptionally talented people in infectious diseases to write this Special Article about aluminum salts in childhood vaccines. We review the evidence base for key safety concerns and offer guidance for communication with caregivers.

We are thrilled to share this video feature and story about the shared learning and inspiring partnerships taking shape through the Stanford African Scholars in Global Health program. They are part of the new 2025 @stanforddeptmed.bsky.social Annual Report. lnkd.in/gVanR-YJ

Interested to know more about the proposed America First Global Health strategy and its potential impact on global health? Read this recent commentary by our director, Michele Barry, and global health core leader. Dr. Ana Crawford.

Global Health NOW@globalhealthnow.bsky.social · 10mo ago

The new America First Global Health Strategy presents a bold vision of U.S. leadership while overlooking the realities on the ground that determine whether lives are saved or lost, write Ana Maria Crawford, of @stanfordmedicine.bsky.social, and Michele Barry, of @stanfordcigh.bsky.social.

Sharing a new perspective in @nejm.org, "The AI Frontier in Humanitarian Aid — Embracing Possibilities and Addressing Risks" www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

SHP affiliate & @stanfordcigh.bsky.social faculty fellow Piya Sorcar, CEO of TeachAids, reflects on lessons from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from their meeting in India. "He reminded me that service is a privilege, transforming a life’s path into one of meaning and contribution beyond the self."

Advice from the Dalai Lama on tackling global challenges through compassion and humility

Q&A with Dr. Piya Sorcar, Stanford Global Health Faculty Fellow […]

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Join us for the Stanford/Yale Global Health Scholars 2025 Overview Session! 📅 Monday, October 13, 2025 🕕 6–7 PM PST 💻 Online via Zoom 🔗 Register here: tinyurl.com/stanfordyale25 @stanfordcigh.bsky.social

Not just about #ClimateChange: Report confirms human health threats from #GHG emissions Michele Barry, MD, a co-author of the report and director of the @StanfordCIGH.bsky.social, boils down the findings in this brief Q&A: globalhealth.stanford.edu/planetary-he... #PublicHealth #FossilFuels

“Beyond Scientific Dispute”

New report examines links between greenhouse gas emissions and harms […]

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🔥 😷 🌀 New report from @nationalacademies.org details strongest evidence to date that man-made ghg emissions cause significant harm to human health and wellbeing. CIGH Director Michele Barry served as one of the 16 members of the committee that produced the report. ➡️ Read the Q&A: lnkd.in/g_Juysa

Our Global Health Media Fellowship proudly supports #publichealth reporting such as this new @thinkglobalhealth.org article illuminating the critical role of immigrants in the US healthcare system — & how current US policies threaten their contributions: www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/how-...

How Anti-Immigration Measures Could Deplete the U.S. Health Workforce | Think Global Health

The role of immigrants in health care has become more critical because of a worsening worker shortage

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We're pleased to share this story of global health collaboration that is making a real difference in the lives of premature infants in Ghana. A Stanford team is collaborating with local leaders to screen & treat a growing cause of infant blindness: globalhealth.stanford.edu/research/zer...

Zero Blind Babies

Pioneering Telemedicine Solutions to Save Sight in Sub-Saharan Africa By […]

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