Center for Global Health Practice and Impact
@GU_CGHPI
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Improving population health outcomes. Supporting resource mobilization for sustainable health systems. Promoting health equity.
Washington, DC
Joined August 2016
Mark your calendars! The 2024 @iasociety Conference is just around the corner. Join us for an empowering session on "Revitalizing Advocacy for #HIV and #SickleCellDisease in the Era of $2 Million Cell and #GeneTherapy Treatments".
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Through the LISTEN process, the AYP communities of practice have been empowered in #Kenya to mobilize local resources and facilitate access to #SRHR and #mentalhealth information and services in and out of school for the AYP.
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Our #Eswatini team has developed a health video on the benefits of the Automated Medication Dispensing System (#AMDS), locally known as #LulaMeds. https://t.co/ndHDUW5oJ5
cghpi.georgetown.edu
In Eswatini, the AMDS, known locally as Lula Meds™, operates as a tightly regulated system for distributing medications. It employs electronic cabinets to provide clients access to their prescribed...
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Our Center is supporting @nsdcc_kenya to undertake a summative evaluation of the LISTEN model. This aligns with our mission to sustainably improve #healthoutcomes through generating and translating scientific evidence into policy and practice.
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As the #PHEPRR fellowship has kicked off and succeeded, this fellowship empowers us to lead systemic change in emergency management and fosters collaboration among West African nations for stronger emergency response. #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergencyPreparedness
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In #Kenya, the Boda Boda Community of Practice has become a major economic development sector. This collaborative approach ensures their priorities, including healthcare. This demonstrates that community-led solutions are sustainable if we invest in capacity-building and resource
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The Public Health Emergency, Response, and Recovery fellowship held a successful event in Abuja, #Nigeria. This gathering brought together dedicated professionals passionate about strengthening public health resilience, actively participating in discussions, and sharing insights
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Dr. @bolagobir represented our Center at the US @CDC Technical Assistance for Global Fund #C19RM meeting. Partners shared updates on their progress, challenges, and transitions for preparedness, response, and recovery efforts within each country's public health institute.
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Our recently published study discusses #cervicalcancer screening outcomes for #HIV-positive women in the Lubombo and Manzini regions of #Eswatini—Prevalence and predictors of a positive visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA) screen" https://t.co/zOTApIoWj5
journals.plos.org
This study aimed to describe the prevalence and predictors of a positive VIA (visual inspection with acetic acid) cervical cancer screening test in women living with human immunodeficiency virus...
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CGHPI with @gatesfoundation and @nsdcc_kenya were welcomed by Governor @KWamatangi as part of the efforts to strengthen our collaboration with the #Kenya Government, implementing the LISTEN program to focus on #health and #sustainabledevelopment.
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We're excited to announce the launch of the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PHEPRR) #Fellowship! This intensive 8-month program kicks off April 15-19 in Abuja, #Nigeria. Join us for the launch event!
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This published case report by AHF ESWATINI LAMVELASe, supported by the United States Government-funded #SEASECProgram in #Eswatini describes a rare presentation and clinical management of secondary #syphilis in a stable #HIVclient. https://t.co/8GhbdKFSoY
link.springer.com
AIDS Research and Therapy - Syphilis is an infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum. It is mainly transmitted through oral, vaginal and anal sex, in pregnancy and through blood...
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We're excited to share that @GUGlobalHealth featuring an article on our Center's successful @GU_CGHPI #Eswatini program, showcasing the power of #partnerships in addressing #healthcarechallenges! https://t.co/snoySML7qr
globalhealth.georgetown.edu
In Eswatini, Georgetown University's Center for Global Health Practice and Impact is leveraging the diverse expertise of the Eswatini community, prioritizing equity and a rights-based approach in all...
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CGHPI with #Kenya MOH, US CDC, and AFENET organized PHEM-IC training to equip the PHEOC and KNPHI staff with skills required in the PHEOC during response operations at National and County levels. #publichealthemergencies #publichealthtraining
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#Kenya Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education, and County Governments through the LISTEN process, held school outreaches in more than 13 schools. This strategic initiative has seen access to sexual and reproductive health information in schools and linking to services to AYPs
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#Botswana team joined the BPHI on a review of the annual performance plan and the development of a year ahead to set and monitor the implementation of priority objectives towards building resilient public health systems in Botswana.
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CGHPI visited @MOH_Kenya to support Public Health Institute's training for EOCs and national staff in managing public health emergencies. Collaboration with @CDCgov Kenya and MoH includes technical assistance provisions to improve #COVID19response and future pandemic preparedness
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Botswana Public Health Institute, with the support of CGHPI and other partners, has set up structures under a multi-sectoral PHEMC with sub-committees that include public health laboratories that will activate in response to #publichealthemergencies.
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#Kenya program from February 13-17 had outreaches in Homa Bay and Kiambu, organized by AYP and boda boda riders for #healthiswealth. 2000+ people were reached with health information, and 1148 registered for SHIF, #HTS, #TB, #NCD, eye screening, mental health, #covid19vaccination
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