AUB Global Health Institute

Don’t Miss Out | 12 Scholarships Available

The Certificate in Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness offers healthcare professionals, humanitarian workers, and trainees across the MENA region the opportunity to strengthen their capacity to respond to public health emergencies through 4 online courses covering health services systems strengthening, policy development and implementation, emergency risk communication, and essential strategies for epidemic and pandemic preparedness.

This is your final opportunity to apply for a fully funded scholarship!

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American University of Beirut (AUB)

The Pandemic Agreement represents a significant milestone in strengthening global collaboration for future health emergencies. As countries work to advance shared approaches to prevention, preparedness, and response, cooperation and equitable access remain central to building a safer and more resilient future.

Because in an interconnected world, health security is only as strong as our collective ability to prepare for and respond to future threats.

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American University of Beirut (AUB)

💻 Virtual Panel on Ebola Beyond Borders: Current Realities, Scientific Insights, and Health Systems Preparedness in MENA

Our latest virtual panel, organized by the Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program at the Global Health Institute (American University of Beirut), convened leading experts in outbreak response, global health, and regional preparedness to address the WHO-declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) for Ebola virus disease in the DRC and Uganda.

The discussion examined the evolving situation on the ground, the structural and systemic drivers shaping outbreak dynamics, the international response and existing operational gaps, and the critical implications for MENA health systems in terms of surveillance, early detection, and response readiness.

▶️ Missed it? The full recording is now available.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4eMrcPf

American University of Beirut (AUB)
IDRC Middle East and North Africa

🔙 Back to February 2026, when the GHAIN MENA team participated in the AI4D Strategic Communications Writeshop in Dakar, Senegal.

As the sole regional hub advancing responsible AI for global health in the MENA region, GHAIN MENA joined communication professionals from across the AI for Development (AI4D) Network for a five-day intensive writeshop facilitated by Niyel and supported through the IDRC–FCDO partnership.

📝 The writeshop provided a hands-on environment focused on strategic storytelling, audience-centered communication, and multimedia content production. Participants refined high-impact stories from their projects, developed integrated communication outputs, and strengthened collaboration across diverse country contexts.

🌍 Through initiatives like these, GHAIN MENA continues to enhance its capacity to communicate the impact of responsible AI and digital health innovations across the region and beyond.

American University of Beirut (AUB)
IDRC Middle East and North Africa

💻 Virtual Panel: Climate, Health, and Migration in MENA

As part of the ongoing webinar series jointly organized by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) and the Global Health Institute at the American University of Beirut, this virtual panel explored the complex intersections of conflict, climate change, health, and human mobility across the MENA region.

Bringing together experts from international organizations, academia, and country offices, the discussion examined how conflict intensifies climate-related stressors, exacerbates health risks, weakens adaptation capacities, and contributes to displacement and migration. Speakers shared field-based insights and country experiences, highlighting the long-term implications of these overlapping challenges on vulnerable populations and health systems.

Watch the full recording: https://bit.ly/4e3UBo2

Interested in learning more? Enjoy 20% off GHI’s Certificate in Climate Change & Health with code CCH20. Offer valid until June 14, 2026!
https://bit.ly/4v579S8

American University of Beirut (AUB)
International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas - ICARDA
IOM Iraq
IOM - UN Migration

What can this Ebola outbreak teach us about preparedness? 🦠

This outbreak highlights how multiple challenges can complicate response efforts from the absence of approved vaccines or treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, to misinformation and distrust, population movement across borders, and fragile health systems operating in complex contexts 🌍

These realities reinforce a clear and urgent message: preparedness must not be delayed until emergencies occur.

Sustained investment in surveillance systems, stronger coordination and governance, and a well-trained public health workforce are essential to ensure timely detection, effective response, and stronger protection against future health threats.

American University of Beirut (AUB)

Today, the Global Health Institute at the American University of Beirut officially launched the Global Health Diplomacy and Security Program (GHDP), a new program dedicated to advancing research, dialogue, and capacity strengthening at the intersection of health, diplomacy, and security.

Bringing together policymakers, diplomats, researchers and health professionals, the event highlighted the growing importance of evidence-informed policymaking, science-based diplomacy, and cross-sector collaboration in addressing today's complex global health challenges. Discussions underscored the need to strengthen the role of the Global South in shaping global health governance and to bridge the gap between evidence, policy, and action.

As health challenges continue to transcend borders, GHDP aims to serve as a hub for advancing cooperation, generating policy-relevant research, and strengthening the region's capacity to actively engage in global health diplomacy and security.

American University of Beirut (AUB)
United Nations
World Health Organization Lebanon Office

The Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness Program (EPaPP) at the Global Health Institute, American University of Beirut, invites you to join a virtual panel examining the ongoing Ebola outbreak and its implications for health systems preparedness across the MENA region.

The discussion will explore the current realities of the outbreak, the factors driving its spread, the international response efforts underway, and the lessons this Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) holds for regional preparedness, surveillance, and response capacities.

📅 11 June 2026
🕒 3:00 PM Beirut Time
📍 Online via Zoom

🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4e4C76V

American University of Beirut (AUB)
IDRC Middle East and North Africa

On this World Environment Day, the Global Health Institute (GHI) reaffirms its commitment to advancing knowledge and action at the intersection of climate and health.

The Certificate in Climate Change & Health (CCH) equips learners with the knowledge and skills needed to address the health impacts of climate change, with a strong focus on social justice, resilience, and policy action.

To mark this day, we are offering a 20% discount on the Certificate in Climate Change & Health and selected climate-health courses, available in an online self-paced format on GHI’s learning platform, GHLAD.

Enroll now using code: CCH20. Valid Till June 14, 2026.

🔗 https://bit.ly/4g286FY

American University of Beirut (AUB)
بسمة وزيتونة - Basmeh & Zeitooneh
Farah Social Foundation
Abaad
Anera
CDLL - Cénacle De La Lumière
Beit El Baraka
Attalaki
Banin Charity Association - جمعية بنين الخيرية

📢 New Publication Alert

The Conflict Medicine Program (CMP) has published a new paper examining the growing gap between contemporary surgical training and the demands of humanitarian and conflict settings.

As surgical practice becomes increasingly specialized, fewer surgeons are equipped with the broad competencies required for austere environments.

The paper proposes the establishment of an International Humanitarian Surgery Training & Accreditation Board (IHSTAB); a structured, competency-based framework to support preparedness, standardization, and sustained capacity in humanitarian surgery.

🤝🏻 Strengthening the surgical workforce in conflict settings requires aligning training with reality.

🔗 Read the full publication: https://bit.ly/3RIUXYt

American University of Beirut (AUB)
AUBMC - American University of Beirut Medical Center