https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-rss/?keywordId=1840&orgId=118812&title=Recent+Stories A selection of the latest research, academic, and other newsworthy developments at Yale Institute for Global Health en-us Copyright 2026 Yale School of Medicine Sun, 17 May 2026 05:57:19 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-building-healthier-more-resilient-cities/ “What are you going to do when you go back?” It’s the question that set Jeannette Ickovics, PhD, a faculty affiliate at the Yale Institute of Global Health (YIGH), on a new trajectory toward global climate and health. After nearly five years at Yale-NUS College in Singapore, first as a visiting professor and later as dean of faculty, Ickovics found herself reflecting on what the next phase of her career might look like upon returning to New Haven. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-developing-suicide-screening-approaches-in-pakistan/ Suicide remains a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 800,000 deaths each year. The burden falls disproportionately on low- and middle-income countries, which account for roughly 75% of global suicides. In South Asia, where suicide rates are among the highest globally, stigma and legal barriers often make prevention efforts especially challenging. For Ashley Hagaman, PhD, MPH, associate professor of public health (social and behavioral sciences) at Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), addressing this issue means developing solutions that are not only evidence-based, but also locally feasible and culturally grounded. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-rethinking-palliative-care-delivery-in-ethiopia/ https://websites4-live-prod.ysmdevs.com/yigh/news-article/global-health-connected-rethinking-palliative-care-delivery-in-ethiopia/ Palliative care focuses on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness – addressing pain, symptoms, and the emotional and social challenges that accompany disease. However, in many parts of the world, access to this type of care remains extremely limited. In Ethiopia, where access to palliative care is especially scarce, Eleanor Reid, MD, PhD, assistant professor of emergency medicine at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) and a faculty affiliate of the Yale Institute for Global Health (YIGH), has been working to expand access through community-based approaches. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:00:00 Z