Dear friends of the Duke Global Health Institute,
Welcome to “Choosing Hope,” our 2024-25 Impact Report. As you explore this report, you’ll find many examples of how our faculty, staff, students and partners are making important impacts on pressing global health issues — from preventing and treating infectious diseases, to enabling complex surgeries in low- and middle-income countries, to unraveling the mystery of a chronic disease fueled by climate change.
These stories show that even in circumstances that are far from ideal, meaningful progress is possible in global health research, education and partnership. With deep gratitude for our many donors and global partners who make this work possible, I am proud to share them with you. With your ongoing support, we will not be deterred from pursuing our mission to achieve health equity for all.
Regards,
Chris Beyrer, M.D., MPH
Director, Duke Global Health Institute