Race & Health network

Racism, xenophobia and other forms of discrimination are important and powerful determinants of health that affect populations across the world.

The non-profit group Race & Health was set up in 2020 to help combat the adverse health consequences of discrimination through academic work, advocacy and education. Funding from The Wellcome Trust will enable us to expand the work of Race & Health.

We will create a multi-disciplinary global network of experts that will form a ‘Lancet Commission on Racism, Xenophobia and Discrimination’. The commissioners will work collaboratively to produce solutions to improve health. Funding will help establish the network and enable virtual meetings and a physical meeting.

Aligned to this, we will work to expand the reach of Race & Health, disseminating our work to the public through our newsletter, and new webinar and podcast series.