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Director’s Message


With the Love of God, Free Humankind

from Disease and Suffering

Yonsei Institute for Global Health 
            fulfills and spreads the Mission of Yonsei University Health System


Thank you for your continued interest and support for the Yonsei Institute for Global Health.


Established in 1885, Chejungwon marked the dawn of modern medical care in Korea. 

It became more than just a hospital - it was a pioneering institution that introduced Western medicine and laid the foundation for medical education in the country. 

Today, we carry forward the spirit of Chejungwon, striving to advance healthcare and promote human well-being through various activities.


The Yonsei Institute for Global Health has inherited the founding spirit of Chejungwon, which is enlightenment, Christianity, and cooperation, and is carrying out core projects such as domestic and international medical missions, inter-Korean healthcare and cooperation, international development (ODA), and international medical education. Through these efforts, we strive to practice transnational healthcare cooperation, research, and education, contributing to the improvement of global health. 


All members of the Yonsei Institute for Global Health are dedicated to fulfilling this important mission. As we tackle health challenges across the globe, we will continue to play a significant role in advancing health and well-being for people worldwide. Your ongoing support is a great source of strength for us.





Prof. Yong-Beom Park, M.D.,Ph.D.


Director, Yonsei Institute for Global Health

Organization

Welcome to Yonsei Institute for Global Health website. 

With the honorable achievements and efforts, Yonsei University Health System pursues to be the world No.1 leader of medical treatment and patient care. At the same time, our institute will also continuously spread our knowledge and experience to the international society in the field of healthcare and medical service.


In order to fulfill our mission, YIGH commits to accomplish the visions as below.

  1. (Medical Mission) To allow all staffs, alumni, students feel connected as one spiritual community, we continue to operate various medical missionary services to medically less sophisticated regions and countries and train professional medical missionaries.

  2. (Education) To contribute to the mission of YUHS by establishing a superior system that fosters creative and collaborative professionals following the core values of YUHS.

  3. (Unification & Health) To contribute to the unification of the Korean peninsula by practicing research, education, cooperative projects that helps to improve health of North and South Korean citizens.

  4. (Global Development) To guarantee universal health and improve health inequalities throughout the world through international cooperation activities.

Each center fulfills the mission of YIGH by intimately communicating and collaborating and establishing a original Severance system based on their professional knowledge and experience.

Projects

  •  42  Countries 
  •  812  People 
  •  32  Education / Training Projects 
  •  26  Social Contribution Projects 
  •  22  ODA Projects 
  •  6  Cooperation Projects 
Bhutan North Korea Bolivia India Uzbekistan Mongolia Kenya Philippines Senegal Ghana Iran Kyrgyz Malaysia Zimbabwe Hong Kong Afghanistan Niheria Pakistan Tanzania Kazakhstan Cambodia Thailand Maldives Ukraine Romania Bahrain Madagascar Vietnam Nepal Saudi Arabia Mozambique Oman El Salvador Singapore Ethiopia Bosnia Cote d'Ivoire Chechnya Honduras Kuwait Bangladesh China
* YIGH International Projects of 2014 ~ 2020

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Year Center Project Type Project Title No. of People Engaged