The Institute for Global Health (IGH) is a leading nonprofit research and education institute based in California. It provides scientific and technical expertise to advance the health of people in developing countries and reduce inequalities in global health. In addition to its research and education activities, the IGH operates the Health Innovation Exchange, a web portal that provides access to global health information and resources.
In recent decades, the United States has played a prominent role in international health efforts. The country is among the world's largest funders and implementers of global health programs.
Global health has a strong relationship with foreign policy. Health issues have been added to multilateral summits, such as the G-8, and to bilateral agendas between the United States and other countries.
The administration should develop a strategic action plan for global health and work with Congress to identify priorities. It should also increase support for fundamental infrastructure commitments in developing nations. Multiyear budget projections should go along with this.
The administration should provide funding for critical AIDS prevention and treatment in India. It should also expand support for maternal health and family planning options.
The USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health takes a multidisciplinary approach to health disparities. It works with partners outside USC and trains the next generation of leaders in global health. Using research and evidence-based information, the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health informs public policy and advances the understanding of what works in global health.
This week, the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health hosted a virtual side event to the IX Summit of the Americas. This event included a keynote speech from Prof. Pascale Alloty as well as a discussion with an esteemed panel of experts. Attendees learned about research opportunities and advocacy strategies, as well as opportunities for students to participate.
Researchers at the USC Institute on Inequalities in Global Health presented a variety of research projects that examined how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were being met. One of these projects focused on how COVID-19 was affecting the health of marginalized populations in Los Angeles.