About NSGH
The association for Global Health professionals committed to equal access to care, in the Netherlands and worldwide. We connect people and organisations through science, education, advocacy and a strong network.
History
The Netherlands Society for Global Health (NSGH) was founded in 1907 and has been committed to improving healthcare in low- and middle-income countries since its inception. The association supports and stimulates scientific research, provides education and promotes the exchange of knowledge and expertise in the field of tropical medicine and international health. In addition, the NSGH contributes to strengthening Dutch healthcare in a global context.
Our mission
The NSGH is committed to fair, inclusive and accessible healthcare – in the Netherlands and worldwide. We offer a platform for professionals working in the broad field of global health, promote research and education, and actively participate in the social debate where human rights and access to quality care are under pressure.
Our vision
We believe in a world where health is not a privilege, but a fundamental right for everyone. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing and equal partnerships, we are working on sustainable solutions to global health challenges.
Pillars
Our work is organised around four interconnected pillars: Platform & Networks, Advocacy, Science and Education – which together also form the basis of our cooperation agenda. Depending on the topic, type of activity and expertise required, each organisation will take the lead where most appropriate and ensure a coordinated, complementary and coherent approach to achieving our goals.
Platform
We bring professionals together and share knowledge and experience in the broad field of global health. Through conferences, roundtable discussions and publications, we encourage exchange between members, partners and the public – in the Netherlands and worldwide.
Science
We promote research and knowledge sharing in all areas of global health. By collaborating with national and international partners, supporting research and encouraging scientific publications, we contribute to progress in global and planetary health. How? We do this by supporting research, advocating for academic chairs in Global Health and Planetary Health, promoting equal partnerships, and participating in international knowledge networks.
Pleadings
We identify and give voice to urgent global health issues. In collaboration with partners, we mobilise knowledge and experience to raise awareness and influence policy and practice – for a fairer distribution of health worldwide.
Education
Education is at the heart of our collaboration. The OIGT trains doctors in International Health Care and Tropical Medicine (AIGT), the NSGH guarantees the quality and relevance of the training, and the KCGH disseminates knowledge and strengthens global health education in a broad sense.
Activities
Our collaboration
The Netherlands' Society for Global Health is part of a triangle of organisations, together with the "Training Institute International Health and Tropical Medicine" and the "Knowledge Centre Global Health". All are active in the field of global health, in the Netherlands and worldwide.
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