Nursing in Global Health​

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Nursing is at the forefront of the Majid Sadigh Global Health Academy’s mission to advance equitable, sustainable healthcare worldwide. Global health nursing initiatives have expanded significantly, positioning nurses not only as caregivers, but as leaders, innovators, educators, and drivers of system-level change across diverse international settings.

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Over the past year, the Academy has strengthened nursing engagement across North America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean through strategic partnerships and practice-based experiences. A defining example is the Philippines Global Health Initiative, where nurses participated in the Floating Clinic mission in Albay Province, delivering essential care to underserved communities while demonstrating the critical role of nursing in improving access, advancing health equity, and responding to population needs in real time.

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A key priority has been advancing bidirectional nursing exchange, enabling nurses from the United States and global partner countries to engage in reciprocal learning. These experiences go beyond traditional global health exposure, fostering shared knowledge, cultural humility, and the co-development of contextually relevant solutions to complex health challenges. Through these engagements, nurses are equipped to lead across systems, adapt evidence to practice, and influence health outcomes both locally and globally.

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The launch of the Global Health Innovation Idea Challenge (GHIIC) further elevates nursing’s role in global problem-solving. This multi-country initiative actively engages nurses alongside interdisciplinary partners to design and implement scalable, equity-driven innovations addressing social determinants of health and system gaps.

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Nursing leadership infrastructure has been strengthened through the revitalization of the Northwell/Nuvance’s Global Health Nursing Council (GHNC) as well as the Global Health Nursing Executive Committee (GHNEC) representing nursing leaders from international and domestic partners. These bodies provide strategic direction, foster engagement among nurses and ensure alignment with broader organizational priorities. In parallel, nursing voices have been amplified globally through participation in high-level forums such as the Science Summit at the United Nations General Assembly, highlighting the critical contributions of nurses to global health policy and innovation. The GHNC also adopted the new logo that reflects the heart of our mission: advancing nursing’s role in improving health across communities, nations, and borders.

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Looking ahead, we will continue to deepen nursing engagement by scaling high-impact models, expanding global clinical and educational pathways, and advancing multinational nursing research focused on artificial intelligence, digital health, and equity-driven interventions. The development of a Global Health Resource Hub will further support nurses by enabling access to shared curricula, best practices, and collaborative learning opportunities across partner institutions.

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The upcoming Global Health Fall Conference will serve as a key platform to showcase nursing-led innovations, research, and global partnerships, reinforcing the Academy’s commitment to positioning nursing at the forefront of global health leadership.