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Boston Children’s Hospital Global Health Program (BCH GHP) The Boston Children’s Hospital Global Health Program (BCH GHP) is dedicated to promoting a culture of true partnership and collaboration around the world. The Health Equity Program is leading the …
Improving Surgery Systems in Ethiopia The Program in Global Surgery and Social Change (PGSSC) has team representatives in Ethiopia who are engaged in pilot projects in two states, with potential for expansion, and national healthcare policy planning. …
Using Resilience Training to Prevent Alcohol Misuse Among Vulnerable Children Challenge Alcohol misuse is a growing problem in sub-Saharan Africa, where nearly half the population is under 14 years old. Where We Started Zambia has few prevention efforts …
Task-based Training for Medical Officers in Spinal Anesthesia: An Innovative Approach to the Specialist Workforce Crisis in Rural Indian Hospitals Challenge A severe surgical and anesthesia workforce shortage is a major contributing factor to the lack of …
The Early Institutionalization Intervention Impact Project Challenge Approximately 250,000 children in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region live in orphanages, with countless more in unregistered institutions. In Brazil, the population of …
Challenge Thalassemia is a major cause of severe anemia and is more prevalent in the Southeast Asian population. In northern Laos, where poverty, poor infrastructure and geographic barriers to care exist, mortality rates for thalassemia are the highest in …
Challenge In Ghana, life-long, chronic illnesses create a Challenge for specialized pediatric and adult care givers who do not have experience coordinating transitions of care. Where We Started As part of her Global Health Fellowship, Leah Ratner, MD, …
Challenge In Tanzania, diarrhea is a major cause of mortality in children under age 5. Despite this, little research has been done to improve treatment. Where We Started Christopher Duggan, MD, MPH, a pediatric gastroenterologist and nutrition physician …
Building a Pediatric Workforce Challenge In much of the developing world, there is a severe shortage of doctors specialized in children’s unique care needs. In 2010, Liberia had just two pediatricians to care for the nation’s over two million children. …
… Sickle Cell Research in Africa …