About Us
Our Story
UHF was founded in 2020. Since then, our team has expanded to include a diverse team of global health experts who are dedicated to promoting the health of the people and the planet.
UHF offers over 100 years of combined expertise in public and global health research and communication, health economics and development economics. We also have long-standing experience working with the WHO, UNIATF, and other key international stakeholders.
Our Vision and Mission
Our vision is a world where human and planetary health are supported by robust, sustainable infrastructure.
Our mission is to promote the development of global health strategies dedicated to the public interest while supporting social and environmental sustainability.
Why Choose Us
Complexity
We specialise in systems thinking and problem structuring to tackle complex global challenges.
Harmonisation
We harmonise approaches across and within our work. We utilise a rigourous, interdisciplinary framework to design and implement real-world solutions.
Public-private interface
We challenge traditional ideas of public and private sectors. We democratise public goods and empower individuals to create shared value.
Imagination
While we offer state-of-the-art technical knowledge, our work embraces creativity and challenges conventional wisdom when necessary.
Correct by construction
We believe in results, but we know that the process matters too. Each of our outputs demonstrates how our work adheres to our foundational principles.
Sustainability
We offer creative solutions for the interconnected global challenges of climate change, globalisation, and social inequality. Through rigourous design, we ensure that our work adheres to our social, environmental and ethical values.
Translation
We are committed to bridging the gap between research and policy, and between formal and informal systems