About CAGH

The Canadian Association for Global Health (CAGH) is a member organization that convenes, partners and champions global health equity. Our mission is to connect, engage, and mobilize a strong global health community across Canada and internationally to support health equity.

We are conveners
CAGH brings diverse people together to enhance global health and equity. We share knowledge across the research-practice nexus and convene for global health training, networking, project work, advocacy and more.

We are partners
CAGH partners in developing and implementing global health initiatives. We collaborate with Canadian, international, and LMIC partners, as well as governmental and non-governmental organizations, striving for a shared vision of global health equity.

We are champions
CAGH catalyzes and advocates for action and positive change in global health. We speak out, engage, and champion causes supporting global health equity.

About CCGH

The Canadian Conference on Global Health (CCGH) is Canada's premier annual event bringing together a vibrant community of global health professionals, policymakers, researchers, students, civil society leaders, and advocates from across Canada and around the world.

Each year, the conference provides a unique platform for dialogue, collaboration, and action on the most pressing health and equity issues of our time. Through plenary sessions, interactive workshops, oral and poster presentations, and networking opportunities, participants exchange innovative ideas, share cutting-edge research, and highlight best practices that advance health equity locally and globally.

The theme of CCGH 2026 is "Collectively reclaiming global health equity: Restoring commitment to action in a fragmented and uncertain world." The world stands at a critical juncture. Fragmented governance, declining funding, escalating polycrises, and growing attacks on science and human rights are eroding decades of progress toward global health equity. Yet, within this uncertainty lies an opportunity—not just to reimagine global health, but to act decisively. The time for rhetoric has passed. This is a moment for grounded, evidence-informed action. A moment to reclaim equity, together, guided by the foundational principle that health is a human right and that justice must inform every decision we make. In a world of shrinking resources and limited policy spaces, we need bold and equitable approaches that challenge the status quo and ensure no one is left behind.

Conference Focus Areas

• Addressing upstream determinants of health equity:Analyzing root causes and systemic barriers (Governance, power, financial stewardship for good governance, policies/politics, leadership)
• Equity in action: Health systems, resilient systems and communities, and centering marginalized voices (Context-driven solutions: Who leads, and where change happens)
• From evidence to impact: Practical approaches and tools for implementation and accountability (Translating knowledge into action: Bridging research to practice at all levels)

The CCGH is more than a meeting; it is a space to connect diverse voices and perspectives across disciplines and geographies, fostering stronger partnerships between academia, governments, NGOs, the private sector, Indigenous organizations, and communities. The program always reflects a deep commitment to equity, inclusivity, and meaningful engagement of students and early-career professionals alongside senior leaders.

Whether you join in person or virtually, CCGH offers an unparalleled opportunity to be part of shaping the future of global health and ensuring that equity, justice, and innovation remain at the heart of our collective efforts.