How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we distribute resources if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

Artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary technological innovations of our time, and is now found in everything from smart cars to Snapchat. However, what does the rise of AI mean for the world of public health? How may it be an unprecedented tool for innovation- and how may it create entirely new obstacles? In this lecture, we will cover everything from the societal implications of AI to the cutting-edge public health solutions that MIT students are developing right now.

How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we conduct triage if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

One of the most popular social platforms of today has increasingly become a platform for health and wellness information, advice, and techniques - regardless of the lack of fact-checking mechanisms. In this lesson, we go over some of the most common misconceptions found on TikTok, and how misinformation on social media regarding our health can lead to dangerous public health repercussions.

Are you passionate about medicine or healthcare? Or the environment? Or maybe you just want to learn more about global health? If any of those apply to you, then you should come to MIT Global Health Alliance's class - Topics in Global Health! We'll provide you with focused examples of relevant global health topics ranging from Women's Health to Planetary Health. We hope to see you there!

Extreme temperatures, dying crops, and global disasters have displaced millions of individuals around the world. Are the rumors true - is climate change the biggest health threat facing humanity? If so, will the societal impact be equally distributed? This course will discuss linkages between human health and the changing climate, planetary health, and how this may influence pre-existing global health disparities.

The US has one of the highest incarceration rates in the world. Incarcerated individuals are disproportionately affected by chronic health conditions, mental illness, and substance abuse- yet they tend to receive inadequate health care before, during, and after their prison sentence. This course will discuss how these disadvantages exacerbate health disparities within the incarcerated population, and whether there is a way to find justice in the prison system.

How do we guarantee medical care for all? Should vaccinations be mandatory? How should we conduct triage if our medical system is under stress? Is it possible to balance protecting our economy, our environment, and our citizens? Physicians, scientists, politicians and advocates work tirelessly to promote global health equity—but how? In this class, we’ll learn about how we can work towards achieving equal, accessible, and quality care for all—and what that means globally.

Apple watches, Fitbits, step counters—we have access to a wealth of data and health tracking resources…but who else does? If your Fitbit can predict your heart rate will spike at 11:30, and Flo knows when you’re going to start your period, can advertisers better target products to you? Can law enforcement use this data as evidence in a criminal case? Could an employer use it as grounds to fire you? In this class, we’ll explore what it means for Apple, Google, and third party apps to have our biological data, both broadly and in the context of reproductive health rights.

Join MIT Global Health Alliance in our six class HSSP series on Global Health, Public Health, and bridging health inequities. At the end of the six weeks, participate in a mini global health hackathon using the skills you've learned to solve global health issues!

Our news, friends, and lives, are on social media platforms. Protests, elections, conspiracy theories, and more are influenced, perpetuated, and catalyzed by social media. How do we address social media as a global health crisis, particularly in the context of mental health and public health? Come learn about how Instagram manipulates your brain chemistry, Facebook struggles to prevent "infodemics," TikTok sells tweens' attention, and strategies to protect ourselves. --- Want to learn more about global health? Check out MIT Global Health Alliance's other Splash classes: Systemic Racism in Healthcare and Social Determinants of Health, and Defining Global Health in 2020.