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Data-Rich, Low-Cost Technology Helps Shut Down Malaria
IGHS News | October 30, 2017
Malaria is one of the deadliest diseases on Earth. But remarkable progress has been made over the past 50 years, and now several countries are on the verge of eliminating this mosquito born disease.

UCSF Announces the Institute for Global Health Sciences
IGHS News | October 27, 2017
To better address emerging global health problems, UCSF Global Health Sciences has been designated the Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS).

Global Health Group Celebrates 10 Years of Impact
IGHS News | October 19, 2017

The Machine and the Mosquito
In the News | September 18, 2017

Tiny Hats for Tiny Babies
IGHS News | September 18, 2017
Calling all knitters and crocheters!

Cancer Drug Can Reactivate HIV
UCSF News | August 24, 2017

United Nations Special Envoy on Tuberculosis Commends India for Its Bold Vision in Combatting TB
IGHS News | August 16, 2017
The World Health Organization (WHO) issued the following press release regarding Dr. Eric Goosby's visit to India to support the country's efforts toward ending TB.

Master’s Students Develop Their Passions through Capstone Research
IGHS News | August 8, 2017

Star Trek-Inspired Virtual Mentor Wins Saving Lives at Birth Seed Grant
IGHS News | August 2, 2017
Star Trek was the inspiration for Tiffany Lundeen’s winning application to save the lives of mothers who experience postpartum hemorrhage.

Decline in Financing Could Undermine Malaria Efforts
IGHS News | August 1, 2017
Global malaria elimination funding is declining at a time when it remains crucial to eliminating the disease worldwide, according to a study published

Towards Polio Eradication: What's Needed to Finish the Job
Blog | July 27, 2017

Tackling Childbirth-Related Mortality in the World's Poorest Places
UCSF News | July 25, 2017

Capstone Experience Leads to Big Questions
IGHS News | July 20, 2017
When students in the Master of Science in Global Health program begin their capstone projects, they expect to address research questions on global health topics, applying research methodologies they’ve learned in the classroom to the fie

Farm Work and Flowcharts
Blog | July 13, 2017

Student Capstone Research Cited in CDC Revised Guidelines
IGHS News | July 7, 2017
When Maryam Zafer’s capstone project for her master’s degree in Global Health Sciences didn’t work out in the spring of 2014, she jumped at the first project she was offered: a systematic review of the research on semen washing, a strate

Reflecting on Perceptions of Women in South India
Blog | July 7, 2017

Experts Gather in Bay Area to Accelerate Global Fight to End TB
IGHS News | July 5, 2017
Scientists, researchers, health economists, funders, government officials and other experts in Tuberculosis prevention, treatment and elimination will gather in the Bay Area July 11 through 13.