Partnerships of Radboudumc Global Health

Global health challenges demand collaborative action. At Radboudmc, we believe long-term partnerships are vital to driving real change.

We share our research expertise, clinical innovation, and policy leadership, and leverage knowledge, resources, and strategies to tackle complex health issues, from infectious diseases to chronic illness management, making quality healthcare accessible to all.


Radboudumc and partners Collaborations Radboudumc Global Health

Radboudumc Global Health (RGH)

Radboudumc Global Health (RGH) is a community of professionals cross-fertilized by research, education, policy, and exchange for improving health and healthcare worldwide. RGH has a vision to develop strong, reciprocal, long-term partnerships, by which we really can build sustainable ‘capacity’ by sharing knowledge, exchanging experience, and building networks.

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Our focus


RGH Research and policy

RGH collaborations contribute to scientific advancements in research and policy, fostering innovation in global health and shaping the future of healthcare from global to local.

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RGH Research and policy

Our research is aimed at advancing the Global Health through multiple areas across geographical, thematic and disciplinary borders:

  • infectious diseases (TB, Malaria, HIV) and antimicrobial resistance
  • non-communicable diseases (ENT, mental health, gynaecology, orthopedics)
  • new drugs and treatments (human genomics, clinical pharmacology)
  • advanced technologies in health (3D, AI)
  • health economics and decision-making science

Radboudumc Global Health initiatives

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RGH Patient care

At the core of our work is clinical exchange of professionals sharing knowledge and expertise for improved access to quality and safe healthcare.

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RGH Patient care

At the core of our work is clinical exchange of professionals sharing knowledge and expertise for improved access to quality and safe healthcare.

By integrating local knowledge with evidence-based practices, our initiatives aim to improve patient outcomes and foster healthier communities. Prioritizing patient-centered care helps bridge the gaps in health systems, creating sustainable solutions that promote wellness and dignity for every patient.

Activities in patient care are based on long-term partnerships and include:

  • Internships and observerships for specialists (to and from Radboudumc)
  • Study visits and staff exchange (multiple specialties)
  • Onsite clinical exchange (ENT, gynaecology, nursing)

Radboudumc Global Health partnerships

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RGH Education

By understanding the interconnectedness of health challenges across borders we empower the next generation to address pressing health issues with compassion, innovation, and collaboration.

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RGH Education

By understanding the interconnectedness of health challenges across borders, such as pandemics, climate change, and access to care, we empower the next generation to address pressing health issues with compassion, innovation, and collaboration. Educating them fosters a global perspective, equipping them with the tools to not only improve health systems but also promote wellness and prevent crises on a global scale. We do this through:

  • Global health internships
  • Erasmus+ study visits and staff exchange
  • Continuous medical education courses
  • On-job training and implementation support

International Office

We encourage student mobility by advising and helping current students to fulfil their ambitions to perform part of their study abroad. We also support incoming students in the international Master's programs and exchange student for study and internships.

Learn more: International Office - For (current and prospective) students - Radboudumc

Rotation in Global Health Internships

For over 60 years, Radboudumc collaborates with institutes in Tanzania, Ghana, Indonesia, Surinam and Paraguay for a rotation. That offers medical students the choice to do a rotation at the end of their master phase of medical studies and learn more about health systems and practice in different contexts.

Learn more (in Dutch): Vrije keuze coschap ontwikkelingslanden COWL (NIIH en tropico) - Radboudumc

Radboudumc Global Health initiatives

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Our work


Partnerships of Radboudumc Global Health

Our partnerships based on shared goals and coordinated efforts aim to advance health equity and improving health outcomes on a global scale.

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Initiatives of Radboudumc Global Health

We foster international cross-area collaboration combining resources, expertise, and innovation to create sustainable health solutions.

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Partnering for Global Health

At Radboudumc we consider partnering as key in delivering better health and healthcare for everyone. Contact us to explore possible partnerships.

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