Health Equity Committee
We are committed to upholding healthcare as a fundamental human right through evidence-based strategies that eliminate health disparities.
We envision a future where post code or identity no longer predict health outcomes.
We are dedicated to creating systemic change that addresses the root causes of health disparities. By bringing together diverse healthcare leaders and community advocates, we work to identify barriers and develop evidence-based solutions. Our committee serves as a catalyst for organizational transformation and provides strategic guidance that advances inclusive practices and culturally responsive care.
Through collaborative partnerships and data-driven advocacy, we strive to dismantle structural inequities and build healthcare systems that truly serve all communities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure healthcare as a fundamental right is realized for every individual we serve.
It seems only reasonable that we can, and must, turn to the global medical community to take concerted action to address the demand for quality healthcare.”
Committee members
University of Warmia and Mazury, Poland
The committee welcomes researchers, clinicians and advocates working to advance health equity.
Join the committeeLatest publications
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Situation ReportA Global Assessment of Health Disparities
This situation report provides a comprehensive assessment of global health disparities, examining the complex web of factors that create and perpetuate health inequalities worldwide. The evidence reveals stark contrasts in life expectancy, access to care, and health literacy.
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Research ArticleRacial Disparities and Risk for COVID-19 Among Pregnant Patients: Results from a Large Regional Collaborative
A retrospective cohort analysis was performed using data collected as part of the COVID-19 in Pregnancy and The Newborn: State of Michigan Collaborative, an established database of pregnant patients admitted to 14 institutions in Southern Michigan.
Robert Sokol et al. · Wayne State University School of Medicine -
Review ArticleAddressing Breast Cancer Disparities in Brazil: A Roadmap for Innovative Strategies
Breast cancer poses a significant burden in Latin America, where mortality rates have remained consistently high over recent decades, in contrast to some high-income countries, where these rates have decreased.
Heloisa Resende et al. · UniFOA, University Center of Volta Redonda
Theme issues
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Register to contribute- 01Addressing Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Healthcare Systems
- 02Global Health Equity: Bridging Resource Gaps Worldwide
- 03Community-Based Interventions for Health Equity Advancement
- 04Structural Racism and Its Impact on Population Health
- 05Gender-Based Health Disparities and Women’s Health Equity
