Global Health Governance

International Organizations: The role that international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) play in the governance of global health.

International Health Law: The legal frameworks in which global health policies are developed and executed, including treaties, conventions, and regulations.

Health Policy Analysis: An examination of health policies that are developed by governments or other organizations that impact on health status.

Health System Analysis: The study of the organization and management of health systems, in both developed and developing countries.

Epidemiology: The study of the distribution and determinants of disease in populations around the globe.

Health Equity: The principle that all individuals should have access to healthcare and public health services, regardless of their economic status, ethnicity, or race.

International Political Economy: The study of the intersecting forces of politics and economy that shape global health policies and outcomes.

Emerging Infectious Diseases: The study of new and old pathogens that pose significant public health risks, such as pandemic influenza and Ebola.

Environmental Health: A focus on the relationship between the environment, both natural and human-made, and the health of populations.

Health Information Technologies: The use of technology for collecting, processing, and disseminating health information, which plays an increasing role in global health governance.

Intergovernmental Organizations (IGOs): These organizations are established through agreements between countries to address global health issues. Examples include the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): These organizations are established by private individuals or groups to address global health issues. Examples include Doctors Without Borders and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs): These are partnerships between public and private entities to address global health issues. Examples include the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

Multinational Corporations (MNCs): These are large companies that operate in multiple countries and sometimes engage in global health initiatives. Examples include Pfizer, GlaxoSmithKline and Johnson & Johnson.

Regional Organizations: These organizations are established to address health issues in a particular region. Examples include the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) and the African Union (AU).

Bilateral Agreements: These are agreements between two countries to address global health issues. Examples include the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).

International Treaties and Conventions: These are legally binding agreements between countries to address global health issues, such as the International Health Regulations (IHR).

Networks: These are informal groups of individuals or organizations that share information, tools, and resources to address global health issues. Examples include the International AIDS Society and the Global Health Security Agenda.

Advocacy Groups: These groups focus on raising awareness and advocating for policy change around global health issues. Examples include Public Citizen and Global Health Advocates.

Academic and Research Institutions: These institutions engage in research and education around global health issues, such as the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.