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Responding to Ebola Challenge In 2014, an Ebola outbreak in Liberia tragically claimed thousands of lives and impacted many of the nation’s frontline health care workers. The outbreak severely strained Liberia’s already weakened health care system, which …
LOCATION: Liberia TOPIC: Emergency Response, Education The Ebola outbreak in Liberia began in the spring of 2014 and by June 2015 had claimed over 4800 lives. Tragically, many frontline health care workers (HCWs) were affected, with over 390 cases and …
Challenge The pediatric ward at Kirehe District Hospital in rural Rwanda has between 10 and 30 patients at any given time and just one or two nurses, resulting in overextended staff. One particular barrier to care expressed by nurses was their discomfort …
LOCATION: Africa (Rwanda) TOPIC: Surgery, Research & Education A major barrier to improving surgical access and outcomes is the lack of research capacity in Low to Middle Income Countries (LMICS). Recognizing this, Dr. Yihan Lin, from the Program in …
LOCATION : Africa (Rwanda) TOPIC : Non-Communicable Diseases & Education Rwanda is underserved from an ORL perspective, with just 4 faculty in the whole country who are equipped to train the residents who will serve a population of over 11 million. Dr. …
Challenge India has a wide range of nutrition and health problems, which require professionals with appropriate skills, knowledge and trans-disciplinary collaborative abilities to influence policy making at the national and global level. Where We Started …
Every visit to the clinic starts at the front desk, where staff will check your child in for the appointment. The length of each appointment varies from patient to patient and is dependent on many things including, but not limited to, blood work and lab …
Our team of stem cell transplant specialists is dedicated to providing you with excellent and compassionate care. Before, during, and after your child’s treatment, our team is here to guide you in your decision-making process and answer any questions you …
For more information about the Stem Cell Transplant Center, or to refer a patient, call 617-632-3961. International Phone: +1-617-355-5209 Email: pedi_international@dfci.harvard.edu Contact the Hematopoietic (Stem) Cell Transplant Program. contact-us …
A stroke can affect many aspects of your child’s health. At the Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center, experts from many different disciplines work together to create and implement a comprehensive care plan that’s tailored to your child’s individual needs. …