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Philanthropy focuses on projects addressing food and health systems and maternal and child health

Check out our May, 20022 newsletter for the latest news regarding GKII, and information on upcoming events and opportunities.

Our new name reflects the generosity of a transformational gift from two philanthropists committed to making an impact in India and beyond.

“Heat waves are still not getting the desired attention and importance as other disasters like floods, cyclones or earthquakes,” says Abhiyant Tiwari. “Given the success of heat action plans by health and disaster management authorities in reducing mortality and morbidity, other sectors of the economy like agriculture, transport, and power should create their own heat action plans.”

Dr. Amita Gupta, Co-Chair, GKII and Chief, Division of Infectious Diseases, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, discusses how Hopkins faculty staff, students, and alumni through their research and partnership with government, academia, the private sector, and NGOs across India can advance human knowledge and develop bold, world-changing ideas.

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has awarded the Dean’s Medal to Serum Institute of India (SII) Chairman Dr Cyrus S. Poonawalla for his outstanding work in developing and delivering affordable vaccines and contributions to the Indian biosciences industry for several decades.