Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH)

The focal point for global health at Yale

Our Mission

The Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), led by the schools of public health, medicine and nursing, is a university-wide effort to address global health issues, and serves as the focal point for research, education and engagement with global partners to improve the health of individuals and populations worldwide.

Message from Dr. Ingrid Katz, Director of the Yale Institute for Global Health

YIGH is entering a new chapter that is grounded in listening and partnership, and shaped by the voices of the Yale community. Under the leadership of Dr. Ingrid Katz, YIGH will begin a collaborative process to help redefine what global health looks like across the university.