The world is more connected than ever, and our programs reflect that reality. Whether equipping educators to prepare the next generation of health professionals, empowering communities through health education, supporting humanitarian and disaster relief efforts, or caring for patients affected by diseases acquired abroad, our programs are united by a shared commitment to improving health and well-being both close to home and around the world.
The UAB School of Nursing has developed the Global Health Action Framework, after adopting the following definition for global health:
“An area for practice, teaching, research, or service that transcends boundaries with the intent of improving health, achieving equity and social justice for all people in support of the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).”
Global Partnership Spotlights
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Japan
Contact:
Dr. Allison Shorten
Taiwan
Contact:
Dr. Allison Shorten
Thailand
MOUs with Chiang Mai University Faculty of Nursing, Chulabhorn Royal Academy Princess Agrarajakumari College of Nursing & Thammasat University.
Jordan
Dr. Arwa Oweis, WHO Regional Advisor for Nursing for the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Saudi Arabia
Dr. Soha Sahwan, faculty at the Jordan U. of Science & Technology
Elham Nagshabandi, Dean at Al Riyadah College of Health Sciences
Chile
Contact:
Dr. Ada Markaki
Rwanda
Kenya
Contact:
Dr. Ada Markaki
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Japan
Strengthening collaborative research projects in midwifery and women's health
Contact:
Dr. Allison Shorten -
Taiwan
Strengthening collaborative research projects in midwifery and women's health
Contact:
Dr. Allison Shorten -
Thailand
Notable alum serve as faculty at several Thai universities.
MOUs with Chiang Mai University Faculty of Nursing, Chulabhorn Royal Academy Princess Agrarajakumari College of Nursing & Thammasat University. -
Jordan
Notable alumni:
Dr. Arwa Oweis, WHO Regional Advisor for Nursing for the Eastern Mediterranean Region -
Saudi Arabia
Notable alum:
Dr. Soha Sahwan, faculty at the Jordan U. of Science & Technology
Elham Nagshabandi, Dean at Al Riyadah College of Health Sciences -
Chile
Collaborative work with the Latin American Association of Schools of Nursing (ALADEFE), the Pontificia Universidad Catόlica de Chile, and the University of Chile
Contact:
Dr. Ada Markaki -
Rwanda
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Kenya
Collaborative work with Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Contact:
Dr. Ada Markaki