The Department of Epidemiology and Global Health is an academic department affiliated with Umeå University, focusing on education and research in the fields of epidemiology and global health. The department emphasizes the importance of community systems for health initiatives and actively engages in promoting research and collaboration on global health issues. It serves as a resource for information related to health systems and supports community engagement in various health-related projects.
In addition to its educational offerings, the department publishes the Global Health Action and Somali Health Action Journal, contributing to the dissemination of knowledge in the field. It also hosts featured stories that highlight significant global health topics and provides news updates on health research and initiatives. The department organizes events aimed at fostering discussion and collaboration among professionals in the field of epidemiology, further enhancing its role as a center for academic and community engagement in global health.