Malaria, transmitted by infected Anopheles mosquitoes, causes more than 780,000 deaths each year. The deaths occur disproportionately in Africa, particularly Sub-Saharan Africa. Conventional malaria prevention methods include insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS). Earlier this week, the results of a Phase III study in 7 African nations showed that RST,S/AS01 (vaccine against … Continue reading »
Ghana Outlook
This past week we traveled to Ada to help another organization, Ghana Outlook, construct a school. Similar in its model to GlobeMed, Ghana Outlook is partnered with the Cheshire Fire Cadets from Britain. This year the organization raised over $80,000- quite an amazing feat! Over the span of 18 months the high school (“secondary … Continue reading »
Banku for the Ghanaian Soul
This past Friday we took part in a cooking demonstration at the HOPE Center. It’s meant to show women that are part of the nutrition program how to incorporate soybean powder into everyday dishes they cook at home. The staff also gave tips on how to make a meal healthier using local produce. As Nurse … Continue reading »
A Religious Experience
This Sunday we had the special honor of attending Nurse Love’s church, Holy Spirit Church. Since the chapel is located on top of a five story school building, it offers quite a fantastic view of the communities surrounding Ho. I’m not particularly religious, but as someone of Irish Catholic heritage that attends the occasional funeral … Continue reading »
Sister Perfect
Although the fresh pineapples are delicious, the palm trees inviting, and the weather warm, the best part of the GROW trip continues to be getting to know the dynamic personalities behind the HOPE Center. At long last, I am able to put a face on the newest member to our partnership, Head Nurse Perfect Titiati. … Continue reading »
Republic Day
To all our US friends, Happy Fourth of July! True, this year I may not have been able to chow down on hot dogs while almost blasting off my fingers using contraband fireworks, but instead I was fortunate enough to instead celebrate a sort of Ghanaian equivalent- Republic Day. July 1st commemorates the 51st anniversary … Continue reading »
Welcome to Ghana
After months of preparation and a twelve hour plane flight, we finally made it to Ghana! Driving us from Accra to Ho on the red dirt roads through lush greenery, Joseph Achana, the cofounder of the HOPE Center and Rotarian, described Ghanaian politics as he pointed out the monkey sanctuary, Volta Lake, and the bridge … Continue reading »
GlobalHealthU 5.18.11: “Let’s Get Rational”
Check out this great Ted Talk from Elizabeth Pisani and the discussion questions puts together by GlobeMed senior, Ryan Lange. Let’s Get Rational: Discussion Questions: 1) Is there really a universal rational decision for a given situation? If not, then who should decide what’s rational (the voters, politicians, scientific experts, etc.)? 2) There is often … Continue reading »
Dr. Joia Mukherjee’s Keynote Address at the 2011 GlobeMed Summit
NUpcycle: Episode 1-Coffee Cozy
Check out the first episode of upcycling tutorials brought to you by GlobeMed, SEED, The Roosevelt Institute, and Inspire Films. Check out nupcycle.tumblr.com for more episodes and upcycling ideas! If each one of Northwestern’s 8,000 students throw out 3 cardboard coffee sleeves a week, we’re throwing 1,248,000 cardboard sleeves into landfills each year (and let’s … Continue reading »
