In a rapidly evolving global health landscape, the Rotterdam Global Health Initiative (RGHI) is looking ahead with its Strategy 2030 titled "Advancing Equity, Knowledge and Impact in Global Health". Dr. Igna Bonfrer, Director RGHI: 'equitable partnerships at a global scale are key to our mission to contribute to good health and health care across low- and middle-income countries," In the coming five years, the Initiative will focus on excellent interdisciplinary research and education in three areas: social and environmental determinants of health, healthcare systems, and disease modelling.
RGHI, established by Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR) and Erasmus Medical Centre (Erasmus MC) unites and showcases the work of researchers and educators who collaborate worldwide with policymakers, healthcare providers, patient advocates, and non-governmental organisations. Since its launch in 2011, RGHI has grown into a vibrant community of more than 350 members, driving academic projects in nearly thirty low- and middle-income countries.
'This interaction between science and society ensures that RGHI research and teaching connects to the current, most pressing societal challenges in healthcare'
Dr. Igna Bonfrer
Director RGHI
RGHI connects directly to EUR's impact ambition of a Healthy Society with Accessible and Affordable Healthcare. Dr. Bonfrer: 'Engagement with local experts and communities allows RGHI members to identify societal questions that guide the direction of our joint work. This interaction between science and society ensures that RGHI research and teaching connects to the current, most pressing societal challenges in healthcare.'
RGHI members have produced a substantial body of high-impact, peer-reviewed publications, advancing both academic knowledge and societal progress. 'Looking ahead, our ambition is to expand this network further, strengthening the global partnerships that are necessary to deliver outstanding research and teaching in global health,' according to Dr. Bonfrer. 'We pay particular attention to Early Career Researchers in our international projects and support them through initiatives such as the RGHI Best Poster Award, RGHI Best Pitch Award, and RGHI Travel Grant.'
Exchanges between the Public & Global Health Major at Erasmus University College and the Global Challenges in Health & Behaviour elective at ESHPM, have proven successful and provide a model for future educational exchanges on an international scale.
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About RGHI
Rotterdam Global Health Initiative (RGHI) is the academic interdisciplinary network initiated and sponsored by the Erasmus University Rotterdam, the Netherlands, which has evolved into a vibrant community of global partners across more than 30 low- and middle-income countries.
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