**5. Conclusions**

In this study, based on the 14,692 literature data on global health research retrieved from the WOS core collection from 1996 to 2019, we conducted a scientometric analysis of the knowledge structure and knowledge field of global health research. At the same time, a visual analysis of the knowledge unit in the global health field was conducted, and a comprehensive knowledge map was drawn. Research in the global health field is extensive, involving multidisciplinary theories and methods, and its development requires the participation of researchers and new scholars in various fields. Scientific research cooperation between developed and developing countries in the global health field is particularly important and needs to be further strengthened. The mechanism of global health governance, the prevention and control of various infectious diseases, and the cultivation of professionals require long-term attention and discussion. This study provides researchers with an overview of global health through a systematic and comprehensive analysis of scientific output, core authors, significant institutions and countries, high impact journals, research cooperation networks, research topics, and emerging trends in the field of global health research. By presenting a new, comprehensive, and holistic knowledge map, this research contributes to the existing global health knowledge system. It also provides valuable guidance for researchers and related personnel to find the research direction and practice of global health.

**Author Contributions:** Conceptualization, M.W.; Methodology, X.L. and P.L.; Validation, M.W.; Formal analysis, X.L.; Data curation, P.L; Syntax modification, R.Z.; Perfect chart, Z.L.; Writing—original draft preparation, P.L.; Writing—review and editing, M.W.; Supervision, X.L. All authors have read and agreed to the published version of the manuscript.

**Funding:** This work was supported by the Special Projects of Public Health Emergency Management for Chengdu University of Technology in 2020.

**Conflicts of Interest:** The authors declare no conflict of interest.
