“The latest NTNU Global Health Annual report reflects our shared commitment to advancing research, education, and partnerships that not only generate knowledge but also engage with the urgent ethical and political questions of our time.” Says Associate Professor Jennifer Infanti, co-lead of the NTNU Global Health Team and co-author of the report.
Worldwide partnerships
This year’s report highlights NTNU’s partnerships in Norway, Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and beyond – building research and education capacity in public health, strengthening health systems and addressing the social determinants of health through interdisciplinary, international collaborations.
NTNU’s global health research and education efforts directly contribute to today’s theme of Ending social and institutional maltreatment by ensuring respect and effective support for families. For example, this year’s highlight, the Design for Health Lab, develops health-focused innovations – from welfare technologies for vulnerable populations, to intelligent environments that enhance patient care.
The new projects highlighted in this report also illustrates NTNU’s commitment to addressing the social and institutional barriers faced by people living in poverty and vulnerable communities – from responding to the healthcare needs of Ukrainian refugees in Northern Europe (PATHS) to promoting healthy food environment in schools in India and Nepal (#BetterNutrition4Adolescent).
Building the future of global health research capacity
In the field education and clinical training, the report showcases collaborations to train the next generation of professionals in the fields of humanitarian response, physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery, surgery, medical microbiology, microscopy and obstetric.
The wide range of student-led research and doctoral projects featured in this report is a testimony to the commitment of NTNU’s global health community to building the future of global health research in Norway. Last but not least, the report highlights how NTNU researchers work towards bringing their research into policy: from child health and environmental pollution, to mHealth, health workers’ advocacy and reducing health inequalities.
The report reflects NTNU’s commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, innovation, and inclusive education to strengthen health systems and advance health equity worldwide.
Read the report here.
Report authored by PhD candidate Andrea Porras Elizo (Department of Design) and Associate Professor Jennifer Infanti (Department of Public Health and Nursing).