Professor Marvin Reid of UWI visited the Global Health Academy and Northwell Health as Jamaica became the Academy’s 10th partner country. Over two days, he met leadership, explored collaboration in education and research, delivered lectures on Jamaica’s health priorities and sickle cell disease, and identified opportunities for future joint programs across UWI, the Academy, and Northwell.

The August–September 2026 Global Health Academy newsletter features UNGA Science Summit sessions, the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference, and a new partnership with The University of the West Indies in Jamaica. Explore a community approach to maternal healthcare for migrant women in Thailand, updates on global health electives, and reflections from students and scholars whose experiences across our partner sites are shaping their clinical skills and commitment to compassio

Two months after returning home, LaShonda Peña reflects on how her global health elective in Botswana continues to shape her growth as a future physician. From meaningful clinical experiences in the Accident and Emergency Department to lasting friendships and a new perspective on patient care, Botswana left a lasting impact. Her reflection explores how adaptability, clinical reasoning, and human connection transcended resources and transformed both her medical training and ou

The July 2026 Global Health Academy Newsletter highlights a successful Youth Academy Summer School that empowered future health leaders through leadership and wellness training. Featured updates include global health site visits in the Philippines and Vietnam, international student electives across five countries, a Botswana healthcare equipment donation, insights from the latest GHA Dialogues session on malaria, and preparations for the Fifth Annual Global Health Conference.