New FOH Scholarship Brings Africa and Asia into the Forefront of Global Health Policy Discussions
Media OutReach Newswire 
A new global scholarship initiative by Future of Health (FOH) is set to elevate the voices of healthcare leaders from Africa and Asia, marking a significant shift toward more inclusive and representative global health policy discussions.
The FOH Global Scholarship opens the door for institutions in low- and middle-income regions to join one of the world’s most influential healthcare leadership networks. By funding membership, the program enables senior executives from underserved regions to actively contribute to research, expert dialogue, and policy-shaping conversations that have historically been dominated by high-income countries.
Among the first beneficiaries are Pakistan’s Aria Institute of Medical Sciences and M.P. Shah Hospital—a move that underscores FOH’s commitment to integrating perspectives from regions facing some of the most complex and rapidly evolving healthcare challenges.
FOH brings together more than 50 senior leaders from across healthcare systems, government, academia, and industry in 14 countries. Its work centers on translating global experience into evidence-based recommendations aimed at improving healthcare delivery and shaping policy worldwide. With the introduction of the scholarship, the organization is expanding its lens to better reflect the realities on the ground in emerging markets.
“Global healthcare challenges demand insights from every corner of the world,” said co-chairmen Eyal Zimlichman and Chip Kahn. They noted that broadening participation will strengthen the depth and relevance of FOH’s research, ensuring that policy recommendations are grounded in diverse operational experiences.
The inclusion of institutions from Africa and Asia is particularly significant at a time when these regions are experiencing rapid population growth, urbanization, and shifting disease burdens. Health systems are under pressure to expand access, improve quality, and adopt new technologies—all while managing constrained resources.
At M.P. Shah Hospital, CEO Toseef Din emphasized the importance of global collaboration in addressing these challenges. She noted that participation in FOH will allow the hospital to share East Africa’s experiences while learning from peers navigating similar complexities in different parts of the world.
Through the scholarship, participating institutions will engage in FOH’s annual research program, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and take part in high-level summits. The initiative is also designed to foster long-term collaboration, enabling knowledge exchange that can inform more resilient and adaptable healthcare systems globally.
Beyond institutional participation, the scholarship signals a broader shift in how global health policy is shaped. By bringing Africa and Asia into the core of these discussions, FOH is helping to ensure that solutions are not only globally informed but also locally relevant.
The program is open to philanthropic support, with FOH committing to match contributions annually. Importantly, the organization maintains that all funding remains independent of its governance and research priorities, preserving the integrity of its work.
As global health systems confront mounting challenges—from pandemics to chronic disease and digital transformation—the inclusion of diverse perspectives is increasingly seen as essential. With its new scholarship, FOH is positioning Africa and Asia not just as participants, but as key drivers in shaping the future of global healthcare.
