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Fogarty’s Impact in Facts, Numbers, and Stories

Fogarty is dedicated to advancing the overall mission of the National Institutes of Health by supporting and facilitating global health research conducted by U.S. and international investigators, building international partnerships, and training scientists seeking to address global health needs. Pursuing this mission, Fogarty adds substantial value to the NIH and also directly benefits Americans. These new resources illustrate the value of this work.

Fogarty's Impact

Issue: Mar/Apr 2025

Global Health Matters Newsletter

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Global Health Research Impacts in the U.S.

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Fogarty programs benefit the U.S. and global populations
Americans feel the impact of scientific advances that take place across the globe. Fogarty leverages partnerships between U.S. researchers and their colleagues in other countries to address health challenges that affect people worldwide.


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NIH-funded international research advances science for all
When teams of U.S. and international scientists conduct research in low- and middle-income countries, it often leads to improved treatments for health challenges of importance to Americans, such as cancer, heart disease and child nutrition.

Featured News

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Could a task-sharing tool for hypertension control in Guatemala benefit the U.S.?
An emerging mobile app might help provide access to hypertension diagnosis and management for patients in Guatemala. Even more, this Fogarty-funded project could translate to benefits for patients residing farther north.


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In her own words: Jody Olsen
On March 4, Jody Olsen, former director of the Peace Corps, visited NIH to discuss her memoir, “A Million Miles.” Olsen led various NGOs and served as a visiting professor at the University of Maryland-Baltimore School of Social Work in addition to her work with the Peace Corps.


Global Health Fellows & Scholars

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Getting to the ‘heart’ of mentorship and global cardiovascular health: Dr. Mark Huffman analyzed data in India on the presentation, management and outcomes from 25,000 patients with acute coronary syndrome (heart attacks). One reward of his work is seeing long-term benefits for Americans come to fruition.

Implementing Global Research in the U.S.

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Dr. Gbenga Ogedegbe discusses his work implementing evidence-based interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction in the U.S. and strengthening research capacity and reducing cardiovascular disease burden in Africa. He shares how researchers can bring lessons learned in Africa back to the U.S.

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