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The USC Institute for Global Health is a campus-wide focal-point for interdisciplinary activities in global health. The Institute consolidates and shares information about global health projects and events, and provides educational programs and immersion experiences with the purpose of inspiring USC students to pursue careers in global health. The Institute also provides forums for the university’s diverse faculty to work together on research, policies, and action that can contribute to controlling the disease and health conditions that are projected to cause the greatest burden in the coming century.

USC & World News
Floods, mudslides kill scores in El Salvador
"At least 130 people have died and dozens are missing after heavy rains triggered flooding and mudslides that buried communities Sunday and left a swath of destruction in El Salvador, officials said Monday..." »
In Fight Against AIDS, Kenya Confronts Gay Taboo
"Confronted by growing evidence that sex between men is a significant driver of new HIV infections, the Kenyan government has shed a longtime refusal to acknowledge..." »
Task force hopes to deliver affordable cancer drugs to developing countries
"An international task force has been launched to expand the detection and treatment of cancer in less developed countries..." »
Rise in obesity among children in England may be slowing
"The rate of increase in the number of children who are obese or overweight may be starting to slow, shows a new analysis of the latest data...." »
Reducing the burden of malnutrition in Bangladesh
"Although the prevalence of childhood malnutrition in Bangladesh has fallen substantially from 68% in the late 1980s to 41% in 2007, the rate of decline is not sufficient to achieve the UN millennium development goal target ..." »
Millions die because of high malaria drug prices
"Nearly a million people die from malaria each year because they cannot afford the most effective treatment and instead... " »

Featured Activities
Lecture Series: Visions for Change
Nov. 9-10 - USC Institute for Global Health welcomes Dr. Ruth Levine, who will share her experiences designing and assessing social sector programs in Latin America, Eastern Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. RSVP for the Lecture »
Work at the Institute for Global Health
The Institute for Global Health is hiring a project specialist to assist in furthering the dynamic growth of projects and programs for the Institte. Apply Today »
Student Grant Programs
Global Health Research Immersion Grants and Action Grants are available for all USC students interested in hands-on experience to prepare for a global health career. Apply today »
Global Health T-Shirts
Support a student, buy a cool T-Shirt! Global Health Trojan T-shirts are on sale for $25 and all funds go to support our student programs and fund international travel for global health research. Order a Global Health Trojan T-Shirt »
Student Travel Blogs
Follow our students as they travel the world and explore new challenges in global health. Featured Blog: Kiran Gadani, MPH Graduate 2009. Studied the burden of obesity in India during the summer of 2009. View Blog »
Animating Global Health Messages
Graduate animation students from the School of Cinematic Arts were awarded funds to develop animated global health messages. View Video »