Bringing Research to Impact for Global Health at Tsinghua

07/07/2024

🌟 BRIGHT Delegation’s Visit to IHI in Tanzania 🌟
On June 6, the BRIGHT delegation visited the Ifakara Health Institute (IHI) in Tanzania. As a renowned medical and health research institution in Africa, the IHI has achieved remarkable success in innovative health interventions, especially malaria prevention and control.
🔍 Project Spotlight: Assessment of Pharmaceutical Management System and Domestic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capability and Production Capacities of Essential Medicines in Tanzania
🤝 Assistant Professor Li Guanqiao from Vanke School of Public Health of Tsinghua University had a deep discussion with Dr. Omar Juma and the research team. They delved into Tanzania’s supply system. The dialogue also extended to potential collaboration in and , as well as -related initiatives.

01/07/2024

🌟 BRIGHT Delegation’s Visit to UDSM in Tanzania 🌟

On June 6, the BRIGHT delegation visited the University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM) in Tanzania.

🔍 Project Spotlight: Collaborations Between Government and Non-Governmental Organisations in Providing Health Care Services to People Living with HIV in Iringa Region, Tanzania

🤝 Prof. Rose Upor, the Principal of the College of Humanities expressed gratitude for the BRIGHT research fund. She complimented its success in supporting collaboration between researchers from China and Tanzania in addressing developmental challenges.

Associate Professor Luo Sitong, mentor from the Vanke School of Public Health of Tsinghua University engaged with the local research team. They reviewed the project’s progress and explored plans for the next research phase. Additionally, both sides delved into lessons learned from previous research on infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS and smallpox.

01/07/2024

On June 4, the BRIGHT delegation visited the Chinese Embassy in Kenya.
During the meeting, Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Kenya, Zhang Zhizhong highlighted key areas of China-Africa health collaboration, including talent development, knowledge sharing, and support for Chinese pharmaceutical companies in Africa. The initiative is guided by the principle of “Building a Global Community of Shared Future”.
Associate Professor Kun Tang from Vanke School of Public Health (VSPH) of Tsinghua University introduced the history and strategy of VSPH, as well as the Tsinghua University China-Africa Leadership Development Center.
Two sides discussed the action plan of sharing Chinese success experience in the health area in Kenya, guiding Chinese pharmaceutical enterprises’ investment in Africa, and promoting academic exchanges.

30/06/2024

🌟 BRIGHT Delegation’s Visit to AMIU in Kenya 🌟

On June 3, the BRIGHT delegation embarked on a significant journey to Amref International University(AMIU) in Kenya.

🔍 Project Spotlight: Community-Centered Digital Health Intervention for Prevention of Teenage Pregnancies and Support to Teen Mothers in Informal Settlements in Nairobi

🤝 The Principal Investigator, Prof. Tammary Esho, briefed the project progress, the preliminary findings of the baseline survey, and the challenges faced.

Mentor from the Vanke School of at Tsinghua University, Associate Professor Kun Tang, shared insights on project implementation, building data resources together, and strengthening academic exchanges.

The two sides agreed on an action plan for the next step.

🏥 Field Research in Kibera: The delegation also visited a primary health clinic in Kibera, a slum community in Nairobi, engaging with community health service providers and target populations to discuss future responses to the urgent health needs in communities.

04/05/2024

LAST SIX DAYS!
Submit your research proposal now.
BRIGHT Grant is looking for locally-led projects to solve critical global health challenges, especially from developing countries.

🌟 Call for Proposals!

🌟 The BRIGHT Grant by Tsinghua University’s Vanke School of Public Health offers up to US$ 28,000 for research projects and capacity-building activities on topics of importance to solving critical global health challenges.

💡Apply now and make a lasting impact!

💡All information can be found: https://bright.vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/BRIGHT/Grant_Description.htm

25/04/2024

💡How to tell an appealing story about your research on issues?

👇Have a look at the key takeaways from our online workshop on Video and Communication for Health.

Thanks for the technical support from Bridge Beijing and guest speaker Roy Zhao.

15/04/2024

🌟 Call for Proposals!

🌟 The BRIGHT Grant by Tsinghua University’s Vanke School of Public Health offers up to US$ 28,000 for research projects and capacity-building activities on topics of importance to solving critical global health challenges.

💡Apply now and make a lasting impact!

💡All information can be found: https://bright.vsph.tsinghua.edu.cn/BRIGHT/Grant_Description.htm

09/02/2024

"Addressing public health challenges by doing groundbreaking research with collaborative efforts and measures." PHYO AUNG WIN

29/01/2024

“I look forward to active networking, partnerships, and collaborations anchored on the co-production of strategies and tools for sustainable innovation and development and for improving global health security to protect our common vulnerabilities.” BENJAMIN S KIOKO, IMPH 2018

19/01/2024

“I have a strong hope that the BRIGHT network will help me gain better knowledge and skills in research methods, scientific writing, and evidence generation and use. This in turn helps improve programmatic management and health system performance as evidence-informed decision making is crucial today more than at any time in history.” Abebe Tilaye, IMPH 2018

17/01/2024

"Joining BRIGHT Network will help me inspire and influence people working in the health sectors at different levels." Kedir Seid Ali, IMPH 2017