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Center for Global Health

The MUSC Center for Global Health, reporting to the Office of the Provost, is a university-wide initiative to bring global efforts under one umbrella to advance the global vision of MUSC and to serve as a catalyst for the innovative work of our faculty and students. The mission of the Center for Global Health is to advance MUSC’s efforts to improve health in South Carolina and around the world through research, education and training, and service.

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Disability Isn't a Curse, But Stigma Is

Steven Williams headshotThe MUSC Center for Global Health, in partnership with the College of Health Professions, is pleased to invite you to  a presentation from British entrepreneur and humanitarian, Steven Williams, on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 (Register Now).

Williams is co-founder of the Kyaninga Child Development Centre, which provides therapy, rehabilitation and training for children with disabilities and special needs in Uganda through an extensive, community-based outreach program reaching more than 1,000 children across 25 schools every month. He is scheduled to deliver his presentation, entitled “Disability Isn’t a Curse, But Stigma Is,” from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. on Sept. 8 in the MUSC Health Storm Eye Institute Auditorium (HA Room 809) on the Charleston campus, 167 Ashley Avenue. The presentation will also be available as a live webinar. Please click here to register to attend virtually.

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Our Global Health Impact

Every year, the Center for Global Health helps to fund numerous research and clinical projects across the world for MUSC faculty, students and trainees.

COVID-19 Response

Learn about the work the MUSC Center for Global Health is conducting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global Partnerships

MUSC has partnerships with universities and institutions around the world. The Center for Global Health provides guidance and support for developing meaningful formal relationships with international partners. Learn more about the tools and resources available for planning international agreements.

Partnership Process

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