Coalition for Global Health Innovation

Coalition for Global Health Innovation CGHI is a registered nonprofit that aims to empower early career global health professionals.

Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) is a cross-continental nonprofit organization by early career professionals for early career professionals in global health. Our mission is to empower our members and our community to be the action-oriented professionals the world needs, and to bring innovative solutions to create healthy spaces for all people. We do this through our diverse community

events and our unique pre-incubator styled CGHI Action Tank program where we facilitate early career professionals to transform their innovative ideas into actionable projects. Vision
Our vision is for all people to have access to healthy spaces that enable equal opportunities for good health and well-being. Mission
Our mission is to cultivate innovative solutions to create healthy spaces for all people by empowering early career professionals in global health to develop their ideas into actionable projects. If you'd like to know more or join our community, please check out our website: https://www.CoalitionGHI.org

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21/08/2026

We are heading to the World Health Summit 2026! 🌍

We are thrilled to announce that the Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) will be hosting an official World Health Summit 2026 Side Meeting in Berlin.

✨️ Shared Power, Shared Future: Intergenerational Leadership in Global Health

📅 13 October 2026
🕘 09:00–10:30
📍 Room Side Meeting IV, World Health Summit 2026, Berlin

Join us on the final day of the World Health Summit for an intergenerational dialogue on youth leadership, shared power, and the future of global health governance.

Stay tuned for more information.

WE’RE HEADING TO THE WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026! 🌍We’re excited to announce that CGHI will host an official side meeting a...
21/08/2026

WE’RE HEADING TO THE WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT 2026! 🌍

We’re excited to announce that CGHI will host an official side meeting at the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin!

✨ Shared Power, Shared Future: Intergenerational Leadership in Global Health

What happens when young leaders and established decision-makers come together — not just to talk, but to share power, exchange perspectives, and shape solutions together?

Our side meeting will create space for meaningful conversations around:
💬 Youth leadership
🤝 Meaningful youth participation
🌍 Intergenerational collaboration
🗣️ Shared decision-making
🚀 The future of global health governance

We want to move beyond simply including youth towards creating systems where young people have a real voice, influence, and role in shaping global health.

And we want your voice to be part of that conversation.

📍 Room Side Meeting IV, World Health Summit, Berlin
📅 Tuesday, 13 October 2026
🕘 09:00–10:30

More details coming soon!

Shared power. Shared perspectives. Shared future.

19/08/2026

Katarina Ritzenthaler, CGHI Project Coordinator, shares two tips for recent global health student graduates 💭

➡️ On 19 August, Jelena Branković (Vice President) and Katarina Ritzenthaler (Project Coordinator), joined a KIT-hosted session to introduce CGHI and the work we do to recently graduated students.

Two of the questions that were asked during the session were "What advice would you give to students who have just graduated and want to work in global health?" and "How do they prepare to navigate the field?"

Listen to Katarina's answer and drop your advice in the comments ⬇️

Youth voices. Global persepctives. Shared future.Our latest CGHI meeting brought together young professionals and emergi...
11/08/2026

Youth voices. Global persepctives. Shared future.

Our latest CGHI meeting brought together young professionals and emerging leaders from across the world to exchange ideas and help shape our upcoming World Health Summit 2026 side event "Shared Power, Shared Future: Intergenerational Leadership in Global Health".

From youth participation and intergenerational leadership to Global North–South power dynamics, accessibility, and the role of young people in shaping future health systems — the conversation was diverse, enriching, and full of ideas.

And we’re continuing the conversation today. 💬

If you’re passionate about global health and believe young voices should have a meaningful role in shaping its future, join us at today’s CGHI meeting.

Bring your perspective. Bring your questions. Bring your ideas.

📌 Comment 'Meeting' and we will send you the link.

Indefinite detention isn't a policy. It's a death sentence.Read all about the impact detention centers and duration of d...
07/08/2026

Indefinite detention isn't a policy. It's a death sentence.

Read all about the impact detention centers and duration of detention can have on mental health ➡️

🧬 One Health requires shared leadership.The health of people, animals, and our environment is deeply interconnected and ...
04/08/2026

🧬 One Health requires shared leadership.

The health of people, animals, and our environment is deeply interconnected and addressing today’s health challenges requires collaboration across disciplines.

Our article, “Veterinarians, Biomedical Scientists, and Physicians: Shared Leadership in One Health,” explores how veterinarians, biomedical scientists, and physicians can bring complementary expertise to the table and work together to advance more integrated, evidence-based approaches to health.

From emerging infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance to environmental health and prevention, no single profession can address these challenges alone.

🔗 Read the full article and join the conversation on what meaningful shared leadership in One Health can look like.

30/07/2026

Our Vice President Jelena Branković shares two things that stood out to her at the World Health Summit 2025 📢

If you would like to be a part of this year's World Health Summit, consider applying to be a part of our delegation ⬇️

As part of our commitment to inclusive global health governance, the Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) is opening applications for 15 free delegate passes to attend this October.

📌 EQUITY & INCLUSION FIRST
We believe that impactful health policy requires diverse frontline perspectives. Therefore, this open call will heavily prioritize:

➡️ Youth leaders, grassroots advocates, and early-career researchers.
➡️ Individuals representing under-represented communities and regions, particularly from the Global South.

📌 IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NOTICE
Please read carefully before applying! This opportunity covers the conference registration ticket ONLY.

CGHI cannot provide financial assistance for travel. Selected candidates will be fully responsible for arranging and funding their own:

✈️ International and local flights
🏨 Accommodation in Berlin
🛂 Visa applications, processing fees, and all related travel expenses

📌 HOW TO APPLY
If you have the logistical and financial means to travel but just need that official ticket to get into the room, we want to hear from you!

👉 Email [email protected] with your CV and motivation

🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 July, 2026

LAST CALL to be a part of CGHI x World Health Summit 2026 delegation 🌍As part of our commitment to inclusive global heal...
28/07/2026

LAST CALL to be a part of CGHI x World Health Summit 2026 delegation 🌍

As part of our commitment to inclusive global health governance, the Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) is opening applications for 15 free delegate passes to attend this October.

📌 EQUITY & INCLUSION FIRST
We believe that impactful health policy requires diverse frontline perspectives. Therefore, this open call will heavily prioritize:

➡️ Youth leaders, grassroots advocates, and early-career researchers.
➡️ Individuals representing under-represented communities and regions, particularly from the Global South.

📌 IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NOTICE
Please read carefully before applying! This opportunity covers the conference registration ticket ONLY.

CGHI cannot provide financial assistance for travel. Selected candidates will be fully responsible for arranging and funding their own:

✈️ International and local flights
🏨 Accommodation in Berlin
🛂 Visa applications, processing fees, and all related travel expenses

📌 HOW TO APPLY
If you have the logistical and financial means to travel but just need that official ticket to get into the room, we want to hear from you!

👉 Email [email protected] with your CV and motivation

🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 July, 2026

CGHI is heading to the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin, and we are bringing 15 changemakers with us! ✨As part of our ...
21/07/2026

CGHI is heading to the World Health Summit 2026 in Berlin, and we are bringing 15 changemakers with us! ✨

As part of our commitment to inclusive global health governance, the Coalition for Global Health Innovation (CGHI) is opening applications for 15 free delegate passes to attend this October.

📌 EQUITY & INCLUSION FIRST
We believe that impactful health policy requires diverse frontline perspectives. Therefore, this open call will heavily prioritize:

➡️ Youth leaders, grassroots advocates, and early-career researchers.
➡️ Individuals representing under-represented communities and regions, particularly from the Global South.

📌 IMPORTANT FINANCIAL NOTICE
Please read carefully before applying! This opportunity covers the conference registration ticket ONLY.

CGHI cannot provide financial assistance for travel. Selected candidates will be fully responsible for arranging and funding their own:

✈️ International and local flights
🏨 Accommodation in Berlin
🛂 Visa applications, processing fees, and all related travel expenses

📌 HOW TO APPLY
If you have the logistical and financial means to travel but just need that official ticket to get into the room, we want to hear from you!

👉 Email [email protected] with your CV and motivation

🗓️ Application Deadline: 31 July, 2026

16/06/2026

What does it take to turn an idea into a thriving global health community?

In our latest CGHI Interview, we speak with Matthew Kedir, Chair of the CGHI chapter at Emory University (CGHI x ATL), about his journey of establishing a student-led platform dedicated to global health leadership, collaboration, and advocacy.

Matthew shares:
✨ The inspiration behind launching the CGHI x ATL chapter
✨ The challenges and lessons learned while building a new initiative
✨ The impact of creating opportunities for students passionate about global health
✨ His advice for future leaders looking to make a difference in their communities

His story is a reminder that meaningful change often begins with a single step and the willingness to bring people together around a shared mission.

Watch the interview here: https://youtu.be/Sf6Gu3uxOtU

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