Global Health Partnerships

Health Partnerships are long term links between a health institute from the UK and a health institute overseas. They are a model for improving health and health services based on ideas of bi-directional co-development between actors and institutions from different countries.

Why are Global Health Partnerships Important?

Global Health Partnerships are important because they bring together diverse resources, expertise, and perspectives from different countries and organizations to address complex healthcare challenges that no single entity can solve alone. In a world that is now as interconnected as ours, it is true that one organizations actions may influence another’s on the other side of the world. Therefore, developing mutually beneficial partnerships between actors is essential for effectively addressing global health challenges, by promoting equity and ensuring that all populations have access to the healthcare that they need.

Our Commitment

At Nottingham University , we aim to make a meaningful and lasting impact on global health challenges by leveraging the power of philanthropy. We collaborate with like-minded organisations and individuals who share our vision of improving health outcomes for populations across the globe. Through strategic partnerships and funding, we aim to expand our reach and accelerate the implementation of sustainable solutions to pressing global health issues.  

Our Aims and Long Term Goals

  • Professional and personal development for the workforce in a global context.
  • Internal innovation and external knowledge exchange from the diaspora.
  • Improve population health outcomes from community to the world.
  • Creating an inclusive and innovative research environment where diverse perspectives are valued.
  • Strengthening healthcare leadership at home and abroad.
  • Reinforcing and building resilience in healthcare systems.

We support

  • Staff at Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH), system partners and communities within Nottinghamshire interested in global health
  • Robust and sustainable Global Health Partnership networks for internationally trained staff, with research and innovation initiatives at the core of all professional groups.
  • Partnership founded on principles that are ethical, strengthening, inspiring and provide safe collaboration for members.

We facilitate

  • Reciprocal learning based on bi-directional engagement, to enhance our commitment to tackling health inequalities in local and global communities
  • Exploration based on the code of ethics that cover collaborative research, equity, inclusivity and the impacts of climate change
  • Training and understanding systems strengthening, our members develop competencies in thought leadership and management within our specialist areas; global health, cultural intelligence and health inequalities

We aspire

  • To provide better outcomes for our patients, colleagues, communities and partners, by establishing and continuously developing an extensive international partnership framework
  • To innovate based on a code of ethics and rigorous evidence-based research metrics
  • To grow our global citizenship, advocate for sustainability and encourage diversity of thought to improve knowledge exchange amongst our networks

Local Benefits, how do Global Health Partnerships affect you?

Through training programs and knowledge exchange, global health partnerships help build the skills of local healthcare workers. This improves the overall quality of care in our community and benefits not only current patients, but also strengthens the healthcare system for future generations.

Global Health Partnerships bring people from diverse backgrounds together, fostering mutual understanding and respect. This cross cultural exchange can lead to more effective and accessible healthcare delivery that is attentive to various local customs and beliefs. For local communities, participating in global health initiatives can raise awareness of global health issues, encouraging broader participation in health advocacy and education efforts.

By involving local communities in decision making processes, local needs and priorities are addressed, empowering them to take ownership of their health and well-being. This strengthens local health systems and helps communities become more resilient to health crises, as a strong local health system is better equipped to respond to emergencies. This reduces the impact on the community

Keep informed

If you would like to get involved in Global Health Initiatives and create healthier, more equitable communities around the world, then join us! Whether through advocacy, volunteering, or donating, your efforts can save lives and transform the trajectory of healthcare systems. Stay up to date by following our socials.