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Grassroots to global, the evolution of a Public Health professional, with Glenn Laverack

Public Health Blog

His early years engaged with grassroots initiatives laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the local context, an asset that would become invaluable as he navigated the complex world of global health.

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Trust yourself to dream big, with former refugee & global health advocate Yasir Essar, MSc

Public Health Blog

In our latest podcast episode, we delve into a story of transition, courage, and the unwavering human spirit as our guest, Yasir Essar, swapped his dentistry scrubs for a career in public health amid the chaotic backdrop of a global pandemic and geopolitical turmoil.

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Global Health Week features experts in nutrition, air quality & global health research sustainability

Washington University in St. Louis - Institute for

Written by Ashley Bardon, Isheeta Gupta, Aryan Kumar, Danielle Serota, and Brenna Simmons Another successful annual Global Health Week culminated with a “Meet the Experts” Student Social. Through her own global health journey, Iwelunmor continues to remind herself of her ‘scars’ and her ‘why’.

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APHL Partnership Strengthens National Laboratory Sequencing Capacity

APHL

By Britnae Purdy, associate specialist, Global Health At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Honduras had no genetic sequencing capacity. The countrys public health laboratories were forced to send all samples to nearby Panama for sequencing. That support network is a major contributor to sustainability.

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What Is a Global Health Professional?

Tulane Public Health Blog

While healthcare organizations around the globe work to improve access to quality care, global health professionals work to bring together national and international efforts to address health inequity. Such a response is also essential for creating a more equitable global health community.

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Grassroots to global, the evolution of a Public Health professional, with Glenn Laverack

Public Health Blog

His early years engaged with grassroots initiatives laid the foundation for a deep understanding of the local context, an asset that would become invaluable as he navigated the complex world of global health.

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How global travel affects the spread of infectious disease

Gideon

A single night in a Hong Kong hotel sparked a global SARS outbreak in 2003, forever changing how we view disease transmission. Today’s aviation networks can transport infectious diseases worldwide within 36 hours, creating unprecedented challenges for global health security.