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Tangentially relevant to AI safety; HGHI occasionally addresses AI governance and ethics in global health contexts, but is primarily a public health institution rather than an AI safety resource. Current tags (probability, decomposition, bioweapons) appear misassigned.

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The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative advancing global health equity through transdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships. It addresses major health challenges including infectious diseases, climate change, and increasingly AI governance in global health contexts.

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  • Hosts interdisciplinary research and events on global health equity, including AI governance frameworks for health applications
  • Recent programming includes 'Deploying AI in Global Health: Partnerships, Power, and Public Value' and 'Frameworks for Advancing and Governing Ethical AI in Global Health'
  • Organizes annual Global Health Symposium bringing together scholars, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners worldwide
  • Focus areas span infectious diseases, climate change, and emerging technology governance in health settings
  • Facilitates inter-faculty collaboration across Harvard on global health challenges

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Homepage | Harvard Global Health Institute Advancing Excellence and Equity in Global Health

 The Harvard Global Health Institute

 The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) is an interfaculty initiative that facilitates collaboration across the Harvard community and partners worldwide to advance global health equity. We tackle the greatest health challenges of our time through innovative transdisciplinary research, education, and partnerships that build knowledge and drive positive change in global health.

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 February 17, 2026

 Global Health Leaders Convene to Advance Innovation, Equity, and Collective Action

 The Harvard Global Health Institute (HGHI) has announced the full agenda and speaker lineup for its fourth annual Global Health Symposium, scheduled for April 16, 2026, at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and livestreamed via YouTube. Under the theme “Global Health Forward: Strength Through Innovation and Collective Action,” the Symposium will bring together scholars, clinicians, policymakers, and practitioners from around the world to examine pressing global health challenges and opportunities.

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 Call for Proposals: Funding Opportunity to Encourage Inter-Faculty Collaboration in Global Health

 Read more Finding Problems Worth Solving: A Design Thinking Approach in Global Health

 Read more How Urban Planning Plays a Vital Role in Supporting Older Adults Aging in Place

 Read more RECORDING: Frameworks for Advancing and Governing Ethical AI in Global Health

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 The Harvard Global Health Institute hosts regular event series to showcase the work of the global health community at Harvard, as well as the international partners that they work with.

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 16 Apr,2026 2026 Global Health Symposium

 Read More 17 Apr,2026 2026 Harvard Global Health Student Research Showcase

 Read More 12 May,2026 Research & Innovation Series Session

 Read More View All Events The Harvard Global Health Institute Harvard Research Focus Areas

 View All Focus Areas Infectious diseases, a persistent challenge in global health, demand continuous attention and innovative strategies for prevention, control, and treatment.

 Infectious Diseases Referred to as the “defining issue of our time”, climate change and its impact on public health are undeniable. With more frequent extreme weather events and environmental degradation profoundly impacting communities worldwide, existing health disparities are exacerbated, demanding innovative pragmatic responses.

 Climate, Environment, and Health A holistic approach to global health ought to include robust initiatives to destigmatize mental health and advance culturally relevant solutions. Threats to mental health transcend borders, affecting individuals and communities across socio-economic and cultural backgrounds.

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