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      Researchers for Global Health (R4GH)

      Together for Global Health

      Researchers for Global Health (R4GH) strengthens research, education and training, and clinical care through a collaboration between the University of Zurich and partners in the Global South, first and foremost the Infectious Diseases Institute in Kampala, Uganda. The University of Zurich Travel Clinic (Zentrum für Reisemedizin, ZRM) supports this commitment because global health is also our responsibility.
       

      What is R4GH?

      Researchers for Global Health (R4GH) is a non-profit association with the aim of strengthening research, teaching and patient care in global health. R4GH was founded in 2015 out of a medical research collaboration between the University of Zurich (UZH) and the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda.

       

      Prof. Dr. Jan Fehr, Head of the University of Zurich Travel Clinic and Head of the Department of Public and Global Health at the University of Zurich, is a co-initiator of R4GH.

       

      In addition to health projects that directly benefit patients, R4GH also supports young researchers who lack the funding to address important local health questions. This approach has a two-fold impact: even small contributions can enable meaningful research, while at the same time supporting the next generation of researchers and health professionals to address global health challenges in the future. Furthermore, R4GH promotes ongoing dialogue between the Global South and the Global North by organising workshops, trainings, conferences and exchange visits. Especially in light of current global developments, we have seen how increasingly important this continuous exchange is.

       

      Learn more about R4GH.

      Why the ZRM supports R4GH

      Global health affects all of us. Infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance and gaps in health care do not stop at borders. By supporting R4GH, the University of Zurich Travel Clinic takes responsibility beyond travel consultations.

       

      In short:

      • We support partnership-based research that benefits patients.
      • We strengthen education and exchange so that knowledge has a lasting impact.
      • We support structures that translate scientific findings into practice.

      How your donation makes an impact

      Simple and effective: your donation supports research, education and training and clinical care in global health. Whether small or large, your contribution makes a difference.

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      Research

      Your donation helps address clinical research questions and improve health care delivery.

      Learn more here!
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      Early-career support

      Your support enables Small Grants and promotes young talent as well as sustainable knowledge exchange.

      Learn more here!
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      Strengthening practice

      With R4GH, insights from research and training feed back into clinical practice.

      Learn more here!

      Current updates

      R4GH Small Grant 2025: Research on flooding and diabetes care in Uganda

      In 2025, R4GH supported a project by Karen Helmy Ademun (Makerere University) that examines how flooding affects access to diabetes treatment in the Kasese District. The study investigates structural and systemic disruptions in care and provides approaches to make health systems more resilient to climate-related events.

      Read more about the project here!

       

      Save the date: Trialogue Days 2026 in Zurich

      The next Trialogue Days are planned for late August/early September 2026 in Zurich. The Trialogue Days are co-organised by the University of Zurich, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University, the Indian Institute of Science and Swissnex in India, bringing together perspectives from science and practice.
      Click here for more information!

      Become a member

      In addition to donating, you can also support R4GH by becoming a member and receive regular updates on projects and events. There are currently two types of membership: Associate Membership and Full Membership.

       

      Associate Membership
      For anyone who would like to support R4GH and stay informed. Associate Members pay the annual fee and receive the newsletter as well as invitations to open sessions.

       

      Full Membership
      For individuals who have already actively supported R4GH. Applications for Full Membership are reviewed by the Board. Full Members receive the newsletter, invitations to larger events, and are invited to the General Assembly.

       

      Membership fees

      • High-income countries: USD 50 per year
      • Low- and middle-income countries: USD 15 per year
      • Students: 50% reduced (USD 25 or USD 7 per year)

       

      Learn more about membership here!

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      Dr Andrew D. Kambugu, Dr Amrei von Braun, Dr Christine Sekaggya and Dr Jan Fehr, Head of ZRM (f.l.t.r.)

       

      How to donate

      • Beneficiary: Researchers for Global Health

      • Bank: PostFinance AG, Mingerstrasse 20, 3030 Bern, Switzerland

      • IBAN: CH34 0900 0000 8972 5748 8

      • BIC (SWIFT): POFICHBEXXX

       

      Your support makes an impact

      • You enable research that improves health care delivery.

      • You support early-career researchers and knowledge transfer through Small Grants.

      • You help ensure that findings are translated sustainably into practice.

      FAQs

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      What will my donation be used for?

      Your donation supports R4GH projects as well as the funding of students and researchers through Small Grants. The goal is to strengthen research, education and training and clinical care in global health in a sustainable way.

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      Can I make a designated donation?

      If you would like your donation to support a specific area (e.g., early-career support), please add this in the payment reference/message field or contact R4GH at info@r4gh.org.

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      Will I receive a donation receipt?

      In most cases, a donation confirmation can be issued. Please provide your contact details or contact info@r4gh.org.

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      Can I support R4GH in other ways?

      Yes. You can recommend R4GH to others, share content, or learn more about funding opportunities and projects.

      Explore the projects here!

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      Who can I contact if I have questions?

      Prof. Dr. med. Jan Fehr
      Vice President, Zurich, Switzerland

      Dr. Andrew D. Kambugu, MBChB, MMed, FRCP (London)
      President, Kampala, Uganda

      info@r4gh.org