In July, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine successfully held the 2025 International Summer School on Global Health and One Health. Centered on the theme of “Global Health and One Health,” the program attracted 22 outstanding international students from 12 countries.
Jointly organized by the Office of International Affairs and the School of Global Health, the summer school aimed to establish an open, professional, and multicultural platform for collaboration—bringing together top international students and leading experts to explore critical topics in the field of global health. The curriculum combined cutting-edge theoretical lectures with practical case studies, with the goal of cultivating future health professionals equipped with global perspectives, intercultural communication skills, and leadership capabilities to promote the sustainable development of global health.
The summer school invited a distinguished lineup of faculty and guest speakers, including Professor Fan Xianqun, Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chancellor of the School of Medicine, and Professor Zhou Xiaonong from the School of Global Health, along with their respective research teams. International experts included María Guadalupe Guzmán Tirado, Academician of the Cuban Academy of Sciences; Md Tanvir Rahman, Academician of the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences; Zhao Jinkou, Senior Specialist in Evaluation and Impact at The Global Fund; and Jessica Kayamori Lopes, Technical Officer at the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office. In addition, renowned scholars from Sweden, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Australia, Vietnam, and other countries also contributed to the program. The sessions covered a broad range of key issues, including global health security, policy evaluation in One Health, zoonotic disease prevention, antimicrobial resistance, climate change adaptation strategies, and the application of artificial intelligence in health systems—offering participants rich opportunities for interdisciplinary and cross-cultural exchange.
Beyond academic lectures, participants conducted site visits to several institutions: Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Children’s Medical Center, Renji Hospital, Duke Kunshan University, and CP Egg (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. These visits provided insight into China’s innovative practices in public health, medical technology, and global health education. On July 11–12, participants attended the Third One Health Action Commission Symposium, where over 40 experts from Switzerland, Germany, Thailand, China, and other countries engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the health of agri-food systems, animal health, and global resilience. Through group discussions, students also explored the design and application of the Global Health Index 3.0.
At the closing ceremony, participants presented their group work, showcasing their learning achievements and innovative thinking in the fields of global health and One Health. Many expressed that the two-week program not only broadened their academic horizons but also deepened their understanding of health challenges across different cultural contexts, laying a solid foundation for future international collaboration in global health.
This summer school represents a key step in the School of Medicine’s internationalization strategy and a concrete action toward implementing the Belt and Road Initiative and building a global community of shared future for mankind. The event provided a high-level international platform for learning and exchange in the fields of global health and One Health, highlighting the School’s academic influence and potential for global cooperation.
