Annual Report 2023–2024

The Takemi Program in International Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health marked its 40th anniversary in the 2023-2024 academic year with significant achievements and milestones. The annual report highlights the program’s continued commitment to fostering international health research and leadership development, featuring eight accomplished Takemi Fellows from diverse geographical backgrounds who conducted innovative research in various public health domains.

The report details several notable developments, including the appointment of Dr. Aya Goto as the new Program Director, the renewal of the partnership with the Japan Medical Association, and a new grant from the China Medical Board. It provides comprehensive information about the program’s rigorous selection process, fellowship requirements, and the rich academic environment that supports fellows’ research endeavors. The document also includes detailed profiles of the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 cohorts, showcasing the program’s global reach with participants from 62 countries since its establishment in 1983.