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 billion 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

Dr. Burke Signs the Scientific Declaration on Polio Eradication - read more here.

Check out upcoming global health events on our calendar!

Global Health Headlines

White House FY14 Budget Request Includes Expected Changes to Food Aid Program

New Index Measures Political Commitment of 45 Developing Countries to Address Hunger, Malnutrition

U.S., Chinese Researchers Developing Vaccine for H7N9 Avian Flu Virus; Some Question Speed of Case Reporting

(Kaiser Daily Global Health Policy Report Headlines provided by the Kaiser Family Foundation.)

Highlights

 

 

Featured Faculty

Drs. Guadamuz and Wei

Drs. Thomas Guadamuz and Chongyi Wei work to address HIV's enduring stigma.
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Featured Student

Zach Landis-Lewis

Zach Landis-Lewis asks how to use electronic medical record data to give performance feedback to health workers in Malawi.
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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
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