CUGH Conference 2021: Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Health and Development

The Consortium of Universities for Global Health (CUGH) annual conference is a must attend event on the global health calendar. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CUGH 2021 will be a virtual conference. Over 1800 scientists, students and implementers from academia, NGOs, government and the private sector will present, learn and collaborate to address some of the pressing challenges our world faces. A wide range of medical and non-medical disciplines are represented throughout the pre-conference satellite day on March 11th (register online & most are free to attend) and the conference. Attendees will be inspired and challenged and learn new skills, gain new contacts and find ways we can improve the health of people and the planet.

The title of the 2021 conference is “Addressing Critical Gaps in Global Health and Development” and it will be held virtually on March 12 – 14, 2020, satellite sessions on March 1 – 11, 2020. 

7 Major Tracks and Subthemes

1. Addressing the Social Determinants of Health
2. Covid-19, Emerging Infectious Diseases, & Other Communicable Diseases
3. Planetary Health, One Health, Environmental Health, Climate Change and Pollution
4. Strengthening Health Systems, Public Health, Primary and Surgical Care
5. Translation and Implementation Science, High Impact Development Initiatives, Bridging Research to Policy, Reforming Academia
6. Politics, Law, Corruption, Human Rights, Governance, Diplomacy, Strengthening Public Institutions
7. Non-Communicable Diseases

Important dates

1. Abstract Submissions Deadline – October 31, 2020
2. Breakout Panel Submissions Deadline – October 31, 2020
3. Satellite Session Application Deadline – November 1, 2020
4. Early Bird Registration Deadline – January 31, 2021
5. Final Day to Register – March 10, 2021

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