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Urban Health Equity: J Term in London
With over half the world’s population now residing in urban areas, NYU London served as an ideal classroom recently for GPH students taking Jo Ivey Boufford’s J Term course on urban health and health
ENAR 2024 Data Fest: Biostatistics Professional Development Series
Three groups of master's and doctoral students in the Department of Biostatistics submitted research projects for the Eastern North American Region(ENAR) International Biometric Society's inaugural
Revolutionizing Young Women in Rwanda: Educate the Community for Health and Wellbeing
New Strategies in Nairobi: Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics
It’s one thing to learn global public health at a top school like NYU GPH by sharing a classroom with its world-class faculty. It’s yet another to experience it among those whom we intend to serve
A diverse group of facilitators from GPH, UNICEF, SBS and the Kenya Red Cross Society then led the participants on the SBS campus through systems analysis, management, behavioral science, community
Starting with the systems map as a foundation, the teams developed behavioral strategies to influence health outcomes. The level of collaboration, focus and intensity within the teams was remarkable
On the final day, the teams presented their strategies to a panel of judges that included:
- Akiko Sakaedani Petrovic, Chief of SBC , UNICEF Kenya;
- Dr. James Kisia, Kenya Country Director, Catholic
In addition to the winning proposal, the judges evaluated six other strategies that address cholera in Kayole; polio vaccination in Tanzania and in Taliban-led Afghanistan; reduction of zero-dose
A Wholesome Experience in Kodaikanal
Pictured: GPH interns after their final presentation.
An Experience Blog by MPH Student Aakanksha Kuwar
Over the summer the Kodaikanal International School in Tamil Nadu, India hosted eight GPH
Education is Key: Internship Fuels Lessons in Prevention
Transformative Insights at the 19th Annual ICUH conference
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Opportunities and Challenges
Since its launch in July 2022, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has had great potential to save lives and improve population mental health. But even well-intentioned and well-designed policies can