University of Pittsburgh

Center for
 Global Health

Creating a healthier world

Safe Water

Nearly one-tenth of global disease burden could be prevented by providing access to safe drinking water and improving sanitation and hygiene.

Population Trends

People 60 years and older are the world’s fastest growing age group. This is sign of improved health and presents new global health challenges.

Poverty

Nearly 2.5 million people live on less than $2 per day. Poverty affects health, education, economic development, and other aspects of well-being.

Workforce

WHO reports there is a global shortfall of 4.3 million trained health workers, with the most critical shortages occurring in low- and middle-income countries.

Chronic Disease

Chronic diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. Nearly 80 percent of chronic disease deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.

Announcements

Information on the 2012 Global Health Travel Scholarship cycle now available. Read more...

Coffee! Stop by the Graduate School of Public Health 1st floor lobby every Wednesday from 8:30-11 a.m. for a hot cup of Direct Trade Coffee. Coffee is $1.50/cup, or bring your own cup and pay only $1. The sale is sponsored by the Global Health Student Association. Proceeds will be used to fund a loan through kiva.org.

Highlights

 

 

Featured Faculty

Rory Cooper, PhD

Meet Dr. Rory Cooper-a leader in quality of life technologies.
Read More >

 

Featured Student

Krista Pfaendler

Medical student Krista Pfaendler participates in research on cervical cancer in Lusaka, Zambia.
Read More >

Pitt Global Health Projects

Our faculty are engaged in global health research, education, and service projects around the globe. See how we're creating a healthier world
`