School of Medicine Officially Launched Global Health Alliance on World Health Day
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On World Health Day April 7, the School of Medicine formally launched the , a new platform designed to strengthen and connect the school’s decades of global health work. The launch brought together faculty, trainees, international partners, and government leaders from Kenya, Nigeria, and the United States, reflecting the collaborative spirit that has defined the school's global engagement for more than 50 years.
Opening the evening, Dr. Cathy Mwangi, director of international operations at the Institute of Human Virology and Alliance coordinator, emphasized that the Alliance is not simply a new initiative, but a recognition of the partnerships that already shape the School of Medicine's global impact. “This is not just a launch,” she said. “It is a celebration of partnerships… of impact and of shared vision to strengthen global health through research, training, and collaborations.”
Her remarks reflected a core truth: the School of Medicine's global health footprint has grown organically through long-standing relationships, shared research priorities, and the commitment of faculty and partners working across continents.