Candid assessment of u.s. response to the ebola crisis at home and abroadWale Idris Ajibade
FEATURING REPRESENTATIVES FROM GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC; COMMUNITIES, US POLITICIANS, INVENTORS, ECONOMISTS,CIVIL SOCIETY, CARE GIVERS, PHYSICIANS, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS, EBOLA SURVIVORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.
This report was a collaborative effort of the following entities:
Millennium Development Goals on AVTELEFORUM | African Health Dialogues
(AVTELEFORUM) | African Community Public Health Coalition | Diaspora Liberian Emergency Response Task Force on the Ebola Crisis
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Scienceinventy
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is published by the group of young academic and industrial researchers with 12 Issues per year. It is an online as well as print version open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as: civil, mechanical, chemical, electronic and computer engineering as well as production and information technology. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published by rapid process within 20 days after acceptance and peer review process takes only 7 days. All articles published in Research Inventy will be peer-reviewed.
Dr. Elliott Main: "Reducing Maternal Mortality: Building on the California Ex...reportingonhealth
Dr. Elliott Main's slides from the webinar "America's High Maternal Mortality and What Can Be Done"
For info: https://www.centerforhealthjournalism.org/content/america%E2%80%99s-high-maternal-mortality-what-can-be-done
Dr. Eugene Declercq: "Maternal Mortality as a Public Health Challenge" 10.04.17reportingonhealth
Dr. Eugene Declercq's slides from the webinar "America's High Maternal Mortality and What Can Be Done
For info: https://www.centerforhealthjournalism.org/content/america%E2%80%99s-high-maternal-mortality-what-can-be-done
PPT By, Saurabh bhapkar from Dr.hedgewar college of nursing Aurangabad. This ppt is very useful for nursing as well as medical student for study purpose so plz read once .this ppt contains all information about vital statistics.
Social Challenges Facing Low Income Earning Women Living With HIV/AIDS: A Cas...paperpublications3
Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been in existence for more than twenty years and women account for nearly half the 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Women’s rate of new infection surpasses men’s because biological, cultural, and social economic conditions contribute to women’s greater vulnerability to HIV. The challenges that these low-income earning women living with HIV/AIDS face are social, economic, and psychological. When a woman is sick the family’s property, the children’s education, savings and food security are threatened because women provide the majority of labour and managerial services for their household. The purpose of the study was to establish the social challenges that face low-income earning women living with HIV/AIDS. A sample of 248 out of a population of 700 who were receiving Home Based Care within Nakuru Municipality was selected. The study was a survey where Questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that low income women living with HIV/AIDS faced various social challenges such as shame, discrimination, and causing strain in the family among others. The disparities that existed among the singles and the married revealed that one’s marital status determined the extent to which one was ashamed, evoked negative changes in the behaviour of family members and experienced discrimination based on their HIV/AIDS status. The implications of the findings is that the public support for the low-income women living with HIV/AIDS is inadequate and mostly material, and emotional support is also crucial in the management and coping with HIV/AIDS.
This presentation includes causes of maternal mortality; impact of maternal mortality; maternal health issues in northern nigeria; opportunities and strategies.
The Mobile Marketing Revolution - Creating Mobile Strategies That WorkMatthew Donegan-Ryan
Staying relevant in this fast-paced industry is essential in order to meet changing customer needs. Mobile technology is one of the most significant areas of change facing the meetings and events industry today. It is not only shifting the way companies do business, it’s also presenting opportunities to increase engagement and extend the life of each meeting, conference or event.
More than 80% of meeting professionals use smart devices, and they are becoming a one-stop shop for communication, social networking, email marketing and, now, event management. Event professionals will learn how to utilize apps to let attendees manage their schedules, facilitate vendor interaction and, of course, network.
This session will explore how mobile app trends are creating new marketing channels, levels of social media sharing and event sponsorships opportunities. This session will not only be intuitive, but interactive as well, as attendees will engage with the presenter and others through the Q&A portion of our presentation.
In this session, attendees will learn how to:
Select an app that meets the goals of their event
Inspire attendees to utilize the app
Create ROI from the app by engaging exhibitors and sponsors
Plan and execute unique ways of a more technologically advanced conference with the addition of mobile apps
Candid assessment of u.s. response to the ebola crisis at home and abroadWale Idris Ajibade
FEATURING REPRESENTATIVES FROM GLOBAL SCIENTIFIC; COMMUNITIES, US POLITICIANS, INVENTORS, ECONOMISTS,CIVIL SOCIETY, CARE GIVERS, PHYSICIANS, MEMBERS OF THE PRESS, EBOLA SURVIVORS, AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM AFRICAN COMMUNITIES.
This report was a collaborative effort of the following entities:
Millennium Development Goals on AVTELEFORUM | African Health Dialogues
(AVTELEFORUM) | African Community Public Health Coalition | Diaspora Liberian Emergency Response Task Force on the Ebola Crisis
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Scienceinventy
Research Inventy : International Journal of Engineering and Science is published by the group of young academic and industrial researchers with 12 Issues per year. It is an online as well as print version open access journal that provides rapid publication (monthly) of articles in all areas of the subject such as: civil, mechanical, chemical, electronic and computer engineering as well as production and information technology. The Journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence. Papers will be published by rapid process within 20 days after acceptance and peer review process takes only 7 days. All articles published in Research Inventy will be peer-reviewed.
Dr. Elliott Main: "Reducing Maternal Mortality: Building on the California Ex...reportingonhealth
Dr. Elliott Main's slides from the webinar "America's High Maternal Mortality and What Can Be Done"
For info: https://www.centerforhealthjournalism.org/content/america%E2%80%99s-high-maternal-mortality-what-can-be-done
Dr. Eugene Declercq: "Maternal Mortality as a Public Health Challenge" 10.04.17reportingonhealth
Dr. Eugene Declercq's slides from the webinar "America's High Maternal Mortality and What Can Be Done
For info: https://www.centerforhealthjournalism.org/content/america%E2%80%99s-high-maternal-mortality-what-can-be-done
PPT By, Saurabh bhapkar from Dr.hedgewar college of nursing Aurangabad. This ppt is very useful for nursing as well as medical student for study purpose so plz read once .this ppt contains all information about vital statistics.
Social Challenges Facing Low Income Earning Women Living With HIV/AIDS: A Cas...paperpublications3
Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) has been in existence for more than twenty years and women account for nearly half the 40 million people living with HIV/AIDS. Women’s rate of new infection surpasses men’s because biological, cultural, and social economic conditions contribute to women’s greater vulnerability to HIV. The challenges that these low-income earning women living with HIV/AIDS face are social, economic, and psychological. When a woman is sick the family’s property, the children’s education, savings and food security are threatened because women provide the majority of labour and managerial services for their household. The purpose of the study was to establish the social challenges that face low-income earning women living with HIV/AIDS. A sample of 248 out of a population of 700 who were receiving Home Based Care within Nakuru Municipality was selected. The study was a survey where Questionnaire and interviews were used to collect data. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The findings of the study revealed that low income women living with HIV/AIDS faced various social challenges such as shame, discrimination, and causing strain in the family among others. The disparities that existed among the singles and the married revealed that one’s marital status determined the extent to which one was ashamed, evoked negative changes in the behaviour of family members and experienced discrimination based on their HIV/AIDS status. The implications of the findings is that the public support for the low-income women living with HIV/AIDS is inadequate and mostly material, and emotional support is also crucial in the management and coping with HIV/AIDS.
This presentation includes causes of maternal mortality; impact of maternal mortality; maternal health issues in northern nigeria; opportunities and strategies.
The Mobile Marketing Revolution - Creating Mobile Strategies That WorkMatthew Donegan-Ryan
Staying relevant in this fast-paced industry is essential in order to meet changing customer needs. Mobile technology is one of the most significant areas of change facing the meetings and events industry today. It is not only shifting the way companies do business, it’s also presenting opportunities to increase engagement and extend the life of each meeting, conference or event.
More than 80% of meeting professionals use smart devices, and they are becoming a one-stop shop for communication, social networking, email marketing and, now, event management. Event professionals will learn how to utilize apps to let attendees manage their schedules, facilitate vendor interaction and, of course, network.
This session will explore how mobile app trends are creating new marketing channels, levels of social media sharing and event sponsorships opportunities. This session will not only be intuitive, but interactive as well, as attendees will engage with the presenter and others through the Q&A portion of our presentation.
In this session, attendees will learn how to:
Select an app that meets the goals of their event
Inspire attendees to utilize the app
Create ROI from the app by engaging exhibitors and sponsors
Plan and execute unique ways of a more technologically advanced conference with the addition of mobile apps
This pamphlet by Linda Carroli & JM John Armstrong captures scenes from our locality which show some of the nuances and subtleties of suburban environments. While there has been a blossoming of engagement with DIY and tactical urbanism, it tends to overlook the complexity and difficulty of suburban contexts. It also tends to overlook the activity that is already part of the suburban environment. This project endeavours to present personal accounts and narratives as a counter to the sometimes anti-suburban tone of current design, planning and academic discourse. It presents small scale encounters that indicate the suburbs operate at multiple scales and offer a diverse palette of engagements and actions.
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More than just a pretty picture: improving the discoverability of illustrati...Trish Rose-Sandler
This was a demo given by Trish Rose-Sandler and Kyle Jaebker at the Museums and the Web Conference on April 20th 2013 related to how BHL is improving access to its natural history illustrations via Flickr and via the Art of Life project. Authors for the poster and handouts include: Gilbert Borrego, Grace Costantino, Bianca Crowley, Kyle Jaebker, and Trish Rose-Sandler
Using iPads to support students struggling with literacy requirements of schoolSpectronics
This presentation will provide an opportunity for us to explore strategies and support tools proven to be effective in supporting students who are struggling with the literacy requirements in primary and secondary schools. In particular, addressing the needs of students who are struggling to keep up with the reading, writing or organisational tasks required of them. These students may be struggling because of learning difficulties/disabilities. Alternatively, they could be one of the growing numbers of ESL (English as a Second Language) students in our schools.
While the need for effective remediation is paramount for all students struggling with literacy, this workshop will be focused on using the iPad as a compensatory tool for students. While at the same time as being providing with effective literacy instruction, students also need to be getting on with the business of ‘reading to earn’ - accessing the curriculum and learning content across all their subject areas, and being engaged in meaningful communication and assessment of what they have learnt. Compensatory tools are essential in the provision of accommodations and adjustments for all students, and this will be the focus for this presentation.
Semantica dei nuovi media: il wikivocabolario (quinta versione)Dino Amenduni
Quaranta parole-chiave (aggiornabilissime) per chi lavora online e sui social media: strategie, tattiche, buone pratiche, strumenti, opportunità e limiti.
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I hope you have found this issue to be informative and helpful in your work. Please send me any information you'd like posted in upcoming issues.
Any recommendations to improve this communique would be most appreciated!
And if you’d like to support the Center’s work with a tax deductible donation, that would be fantastic and do a great deal: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/donateNow.cfm
Cheers, and thank you for your work,
Chris
Public Health Response to Ebola Statement of Dr. FriedenDawn Dawson
House Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Public Health Response to Ebola October 16, 2014
Statement of Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H.
Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Never Again: Building resilient health systems and learning from the Ebola crisis.
I hope you may find this of help.
From our friends at Oxfam. Thank you!
Sharing from USAID:
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the release of its “Annual Progress Report to Congress: Global Health Programs FY 2014.” The report presents a summary of USAID’s key global health accomplishments during the previous fiscal year. From improving children’s nutrition to supporting antiretroviral treatment for millions of individuals, USAID programs had a great impact in 2014.
As the largest investor in global health, USAID is leading efforts to improve and save lives worldwide. In partnership with countries, non-governmental organizations, the faith-based community, and the private sector, the Agency is reaching people with the greatest need in the most remote areas. USAID works to further President Barack Obama’s vision to end extreme poverty through its ongoing contributions to ending preventable child and maternal deaths, creating an AIDS-free generation and protecting communities from infectious diseases.
Amref Health Africa's Coffeehouse Speakers Series on global development took a look at the Ebola outbreak in West Africa - featuring lively conversation from our panelists and the audience.
Dr. Luke Nkinsi's "Africa matters" presentation on Ebola Outbreak in West Africa and Maternal & Children Health Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa at Seattle Rainier Beach Public Library - December 5 2014
U.S. Preps For Ebola Outbreak Cases May Exceed 100,000 By December “The Numbe...Hope Small
The article does not mention that a completely unrelated strain of ebola has broken out in the Congo. What are the chances of that?
Though news on the Ebola virus has been muted since two American health care workers were admitted to U.S.-based facilities last month, the deadly contagion continues to spread. According to the World Health Organization more than 40% of all Ebola cases thus far have occurred in just the last three months, suggesting that the virus is continuing to build steam.
Physicist Alessandro Vespignani of Northeastern University in Boston is one of several researchers trying to figure out how far Ebola may spread and how many people around the world could be affected. Based on his findings, there will be 10,000 cases by September of this year and it only gets worse from there.
Dr John Bergman discusses the true CAUSE of the most recent PANDEMIC SCARE...EBOLA! Get the real facts and research studies that reveal the truth about this "dreaded disease". Did you know that Ebola was discovered back in 1976? Why are we JUST NOW hearing about the risk to Americans? Learn 5 simple steps already proven to eliminate Ebola in Africa.
Means and Methods of Humanitarian InterventionDr. Chris Stout
It has long been the ethos, if not the ethic, of psychology to work via its various iterations and specialties to the betterment of individuals, groups and areas. Professional service is an important aspect of a psychologist’s identity. It is one of the “big three” (teaching, research, service) that are integral to the activities of colleagues, and is emphasized as a core value in founding documents such as the American Psychological Association’s mission (“to advance the creation, communication and application of psychological knowledge to benefit society and improve people’s lives”), vision (e.g., “…a global partner… to facilitate the resolution of personal, societal and global challenges in diverse, multicultural and international contexts”), and ethical standards (e.g., for “Justice,” “Respect for People’s Rights and Dignities,” and “giving psychology away/pro bono”).
This presentation will demonstrate how to translate service into concrete international action. Beginning with examples of specific international service needs and opportunities, at home and abroad, the presentation will highlight people, programs, and places where the vibrant potential for global service is very real and present. For current and future psychologists as well as colleagues in different areas interested in “making a difference in the world,” this talk offers a very pragmatic how-to in developing skills, identifying partners, and managing the logistics and practicalities of international service within a psychology career.
Methods of Humanitarian Intervention - APA 2019Dr. Chris Stout
Narrative version with reference links is available on LinkedIn at: “State of Philanthropy: Finding Hope Among the 'Disaster' of Humanitarian Aid” https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/state-philanthropy-finding-hope-among-disaster-aid-dr-chris-stout/
Science, Technology and Ethics: Hacking Darwin with Jamie Metzl, PhDDr. Chris Stout
Could this be the most important book of our generation?
Jamie Metzl, PhD, JD, and polymath extraordinaire, writes “From this point onward, our species will take active control of our evolutionary process by genetically altering our future offspring into something different from what we are today. We are, in other words, beginning a process of hacking Darwin.” This is a quote from his latest book, Hacking Darwin: Genetic Engineering and the Future of Humanity.
Technologies, Organizations and Tools for Global Psychologists in Humanitaria...Dr. Chris Stout
Dr. Chris Stout will provide tools and discuss models that psychologists and other disciplines have used in global humanitarian work. The use of psychological principles in policy development and sustainability along with interventionism will also be discussed. He will share real-world stories from innovative non-profits that will open new perspectives, ideas and approaches for attendees to learn from and adapt to their interests and work.
Dr. Chris Stout is a licensed clinical psychologist and the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives, a Top Ranked Healthcare Nonprofit. He is a former faculty member at Northwestern’s Feinberg School of Medicine and is currently an Advisory Board Member at the Center for Global Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago’s College of Medicine. He served as a NGO Special Representative to the United Nations via Division 9 of the APA, was a Federal Advocacy Coordinator for APA for 12 years, was co-chair of CIRP, is past-President of the Illinois Psychological Association, Fellow in three Divisions of APA and is a Distinguished Practitioner in the National Academies of Practice. He was a World Economic Forum Global Leader of Tomorrow and invited faculty at their Annual Meeting in Davos. He published the award–winning three volume set, The New Humanitarians, in addition to over 35 other books, having been translated into 8 languages. He has been interviewed on CNBC, Oprah, and by the Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune and others. He’s received numerous humanitarian awards, including APA’s International Humanitarian Award and four honorary doctorates.
Technologies, Organizations and Tools for Global Psychologists in Humanitaria...Dr. Chris Stout
You’re Invited:
I am proud to announce that I have been invited by APA’s Division 52 – International Psychology to do a Continuing Education Webinar entitled: “Technologies, Organizations and Tools for Global Psychologists in Humanitarian Intervention,” moderated by Falu Rami, Ph.D. and hosted by Karen Brown, Ph.D. on May 21, 2019, 12:00 PM EDT, 11:00 PM CDT, 9:00 AM PDT.
I hope you can join! - Chris
Invited Midwestern Psychological Association Presentation - 2019Dr. Chris Stout
The mission of the Center for Global Initiatives is to help in the creation of self-sustaining programs that improve access to healthcare in underserved communities throughout the world.
Learn more at: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/ and http://www.drchrisstout.com/
I hope you find this issue to be informative and helpful in your work. Please send me any information you’d like posted in upcoming issues.
The embedded links may not work in SlideShare, so please feel free to email me for a copy at DrChrisStout@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
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Chris
Founding Director, http://CenterForGlobalInitiatives.org
Becoming a New Humanitarian: Examples and Tools Dr. Chris Stout
The mission of the Center for Global Initiatives is to help in the creation of self-sustaining programs that improve access to healthcare in underserved communities throughout the world.
Learn more at: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/ and http://www.drchrisstout.com/
Presented at Predictive Analytics Innovation Summit, Chicago 2017 #PAChicago
https://theinnovationenterprise.com/summits/predictive-analytics-innovation-summit-chicago-2017/speakers
This presentation centers on currently published findings focused on the use of predictive analytics in healthcare venues of sports medicine and orthopedic rehabilitative settings. Aspects of data access via national patient registries as well as nascent applications of machine learning will also be covered. An example of one approach of incorporating a model of assessment, evidence-based practice, treatment augmentation, and resultant outcome evaluation will be provided as well.
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http://DrChrisStout.com
I hope you find this issue to be informative and helpful in your work. Please send me any information you’d like posted in upcoming issues.
The embedded links may not work in SlideShare, so please feel free to email me for a copy at DrChrisStout@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
You can join our Facebook Group and interact with over 5200 likeminded individuals at:
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Any recommendations to improve this communique would be most appreciated!
And if you’d like to support the Center’s work with a tax deductible donation, that would be fantastic(!) and do a great deal: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/donateNow.cfm
Cheers, and thank you for your work,
Chris
Founding Director, http://CenterForGlobalInitiatives.org
Setting Goals by Sarah Buerger & Dr Chris StoutDr. Chris Stout
There are lots of planners, systems, seminars, and books to help achieve goals, get organized, and plan. But Meaningful Productivity is the first comprehensive approach for one’s LIFE – not just work or home. It is based on an integrative philosophy of living that has evolved and been acid-tested in the real world by its originator. It is designed to be specifically tailored to your needs, goals, and ambitions.
Meaningful Productivity is designed to be simple and unencumbered. It is basically a hybrid of a scheduling system/planner with a to-do list. Its simplicity is its power. It is my goal to get Meaningful Productivity out to the masses, via amazon so it is as affordable as it is easy to use. I am not too concerned with my copyright, other than you recognize my authorship and perhaps may wish to use my consultative services or purchase other materials, via DrChrisStout.com.
My focus is on life significance. This significance is defined via achievement with satisfaction. Significance wins out over success. Meaning and individualized importance are drivers. Sure, sometimes these result in outward reward of status, celebrity, or wealth, but these are side-effects, not ends. This philosophy is best stated in one of my mottos: “Do important things.”
I feel the accomplished life is ongoing, not an endpoint. Accomplishment should occur across the life span. Life thus needs a design. Certainly randomness has its place, and entropy can make for an enjoyable calamity, but a life left to be “designed” by chance is too much at risk of being wasted.
Some choose to simplify their lives. And this has become quite popular as of late. I support this philosophy with clarification: to simplify is to be unencumbered from the unnecessary, not to sacrifice needs and self-defined reasonable wants.
It is my philosophy to support high-achievement over over-achievement. Over-achievers tend to be more driven by obtaining external trappings resultant from achievement rather than inherent drive by the work itself. These are the individuals who risk burn out they are those who feel heavy work involvement is expected by a superior (not the result of an “internal” motivation); or feel a need to perform for others; or feel pride in external/material attainment over intrinsic satisfaction in the work itself; and then they reach a point in mid- to late-career that results in the “is this all there is?” phenomenon.
I hope you find this issue to be informative and helpful in your work. Please send me any information you’d like posted in upcoming issues.
The embedded links may not work in SlideShare, so please feel free to email me for a copy at DrChrisStout@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
You can join our Facebook Group and interact with over 5200 likeminded individuals at:
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Any recommendations to improve this communique would be most appreciated!
And if you’d like to support the Center’s work with a tax deductible donation, that would be fantastic(!) and do a great deal: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/donateNow.cfm
Cheers, and thank you for your work,
Chris
Founding Director, http://CenterForGlobalInitiatives.org
Books inspire and create. They can provide pleasure or provocation—either can make you better. Every few months (or so, I’m a slow reader) you can see what I’m recommending for you in order to live A Life in Full.
To learn more and subscribe to our Quarterly eMagazine, please visit http://ALifeInFull.org
Cheers, and always happy to help…
Chris
http://ALifeInFulll.org
Global Health Film Club
The Film Club provides unique venue to view a film as a group and then follow with conversation and methods to address the issues. The film serves as vehicle to learn about a specific humanitarian issue.
Some of you may be familiar with the concept behind “The 100 Ton Club.” It’s basically lifting 100 tons, yes, 200,000 pounds, in a day’s time.
If you know some of my background, you may know that I like to take on various (odd) physical challenges—running marathons and ultras, racing cycling criteriums, summer biathlons, cross-country ski races, Warrior Dashes and other obstacle races, diving the Blue Hole, the Great Barrier Reef, and with sharks, climbing 3 of the World’s Seven Summits, etc. You may not know that I grew up poor, obese (particularly a bummer when you consider my last name), had orthopedic issues, etcetera—woe was me.
You also likely know that I run a non-profit Center for Global Initiatives and often pair some physical challenge as a fundraiser for our work in Tanzania.
So, by my 58th birthday (8 May) I hope to join-the-Club and lift 100 tons, but as somewhat of making this an endurance challenge as well, I hope to do it in 3 hours.
Gulp…
If you’d like to support this crazy challenge for our friends in Tanzania, please do: http://centerforglobalinitiatives.org/donateNow.cfm
Or, if you’re so inclined, you may want to take on your own challenge (maybe this one too?) and support the Center’s work.
Thanks for any help you can lend…!
Chris
I hope you find this issue to be informative and helpful in your work. Please send me any information you’d like posted in upcoming issues.
The embedded links may not work in SlideShare, so please feel free to email me for a copy at DrChrisStout@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
You can join our Facebook Group and interact with over 3900 likeminded individuals at:
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Any recommendations to improve this communique would be most appreciated!
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Cheers, and thank you for your work,
Chris
Founding Director, http://CenterForGlobalInitiatives.org
The emerging healthcare environment requires expanded patient access while delivering optimal outcomes and cost. As healthcare moves form a fee for service model to alternative delivery and payment models, there are opportunities for physical therapy to revolutionize the delivery of musculoskeletal medicine. Physical therapists are uniquely qualified to spearhead musculoskeletal care through direct access with the potential to improve patient satisfaction and outcomes while limiting unneeded medical care. While this model has been described in the military, there are few descriptions of this PT First approach in the private payer arena. This session will provide the attendee with a multifaceted perspective on the impact of physical therapy in emerging, collaborative healthcare models. Approaches to payers and employers with the business implications will be presented that influence these new models. Key strategies to implement a scalable, best practice model will be discussed including the logistical challenges and corollary solutions in the private arena. We will discus our experience implementing novel delivery models for management of neck, back, shoulder and knee pain. The session will deliver practical solutions to the challenges of implementing, assessing, and adapting a theoretical construct to a working viable program. Finally, the session will discuss how the use of a a large Patient Outcomes Registry and analysis of “big data” can drive best practice and inform development of the program.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
Flu Vaccine Alert in Bangalore Karnatakaaddon Scans
As flu season approaches, health officials in Bangalore, Karnataka, are urging residents to get their flu vaccinations. The seasonal flu, while common, can lead to severe health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as young children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions.
Dr. Vidisha Kumari, a leading epidemiologist in Bangalore, emphasizes the importance of getting vaccinated. "The flu vaccine is our best defense against the influenza virus. It not only protects individuals but also helps prevent the spread of the virus in our communities," he says.
This year, the flu season is expected to coincide with a potential increase in other respiratory illnesses. The Karnataka Health Department has launched an awareness campaign highlighting the significance of flu vaccinations. They have set up multiple vaccination centers across Bangalore, making it convenient for residents to receive their shots.
To encourage widespread vaccination, the government is also collaborating with local schools, workplaces, and community centers to facilitate vaccination drives. Special attention is being given to ensuring that the vaccine is accessible to all, including marginalized communities who may have limited access to healthcare.
Residents are reminded that the flu vaccine is safe and effective. Common side effects are mild and may include soreness at the injection site, mild fever, or muscle aches. These side effects are generally short-lived and far less severe than the flu itself.
Healthcare providers are also stressing the importance of continuing COVID-19 precautions. Wearing masks, practicing good hand hygiene, and maintaining social distancing are still crucial, especially in crowded places.
Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting vaccinated. Together, we can help keep Bangalore healthy and safe this flu season. For more information on vaccination centers and schedules, residents can visit the Karnataka Health Department’s official website or follow their social media pages.
Stay informed, stay safe, and get your flu shot today!
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Basavarajeeyam is an important text for ayurvedic physician belonging to andhra pradehs. It is a popular compendium in various parts of our country as well as in andhra pradesh. The content of the text was presented in sanskrit and telugu language (Bilingual). One of the most famous book in ayurvedic pharmaceutics and therapeutics. This book contains 25 chapters called as prakaranas. Many rasaoushadis were explained, pioneer of dhatu druti, nadi pareeksha, mutra pareeksha etc. Belongs to the period of 15-16 century. New diseases like upadamsha, phiranga rogas are explained.
Basavarajeeyam is a Sreshta Sangraha grantha (Compiled book ), written by Neelkanta kotturu Basavaraja Virachita. It contains 25 Prakaranas, First 24 Chapters related to Rogas& 25th to Rasadravyas.
The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
CDSCO and Phamacovigilance {Regulatory body in India}NEHA GUPTA
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) is India's national regulatory body for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Operating under the Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, the CDSCO is responsible for approving new drugs, conducting clinical trials, setting standards for drugs, controlling the quality of imported drugs, and coordinating the activities of State Drug Control Organizations by providing expert advice.
Pharmacovigilance, on the other hand, is the science and activities related to the detection, assessment, understanding, and prevention of adverse effects or any other drug-related problems. The primary aim of pharmacovigilance is to ensure the safety and efficacy of medicines, thereby protecting public health.
In India, pharmacovigilance activities are monitored by the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI), which works closely with CDSCO to collect, analyze, and act upon data regarding adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Together, they play a critical role in ensuring that the benefits of drugs outweigh their risks, maintaining high standards of patient safety, and promoting the rational use of medicines.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
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Overall life span (LS) was 1671.7±1721.6 days and cumulative 5YS reached 62.4%, 10 years – 50.4%, 20 years – 44.6%. 94 LCP lived more than 5 years without cancer (LS=2958.6±1723.6 days), 22 – more than 10 years (LS=5571±1841.8 days). 67 LCP died because of LC (LS=471.9±344 days). AT significantly improved 5YS (68% vs. 53.7%) (P=0.028 by log-rank test). Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: N0-N12, T3-4, blood cell circuit, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells-CC and blood cells subpopulations), LC cell dynamics, recalcification time, heparin tolerance, prothrombin index, protein, AT, procedure type (P=0.000-0.031). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and N0-12 (rank=1), thrombocytes/CC (rank=2), segmented neutrophils/CC (3), eosinophils/CC (4), erythrocytes/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), stick neutrophils/CC (8), leucocytes/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (error=0.000; area under ROC curve=1.0).
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Greetings and welcome to the latest edition of our growing newsletter! Volume 1, Number 5
News and Reports
The Consortium for Humanitarian Intervention held its inaugural meeting at the Chicago School in November. It was a great meeting with much more to come. If you’re interested in learning more, please see: http://www.slideshare.net/drchrisstout1/humanitarian- intervention-consortium-5
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Grant and Funding Opportunities
APA Travel Grants for U.S. Psychologists to Attend International Conferences APA's Travel Grants for U.S. Psychologists to Attend International Conferences will provide funding for conference registration fees at international conferences held outside the United States and Canada. APA and APAGS members are eligible to apply. Applications are being accepted now for 2015 conferences. Deadline: March 31, 2015 Sponsor: APA Office of International Affairs Psychology of Black Graduate Student Women Award The Psychology of Black Women (Section I) of the APA’s Society for the Psychology of Women (Div. 35) sponsors the Graduate Student Award to recognize the work of a black woman graduate student in psychology. Deadline: April 5, 2015 Sponsor: Div. 35, Section I Upcoming Conferences and Events
Unite For Sight's Global Health University warmly invites you to participate in their upcoming free webinars: Critical Global Health Needs and Solutions Webinar December 1st, 2-3pm Eastern Time Register at http://slate.uniteforsight.org/register/dec1webinar Expert Panelists: Sanjeev Arora, Director of Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes); Professor of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Daniel G. Bausch, Head, Virology and Emerging Infectious Department, U.S. Naval Research Unit No.6, Peru; Associate Professor, Department of Tropical Medicine, Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine Sasha Kramer, Co-founder and Executive Director, Sustainable Organic Integrated Livelihoods (SOIL) Philip J. Landrigan, Dean for Global Health, Ethel H. Wise Professor and Chairman, Department of Preventive Medicine; Professor of Pediatrics; Director, Children's Environmental Health Center, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Chris Underhill, Founder, BasicNeeds
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Careers in Global Health and Social Entrepreneurship Webinar January 21st, 4-5pm Eastern Time Register at http://slate.uniteforsight.org/register/jan21webinar Expert Panelists: Jordan Levy, Chief External Relations Officer, Ubuntu Education Fund Leila Makarechi, Chief Operating Officer and Executive VP of Program Management, Microclinic International Barrett Prinz, Chief People Officer, One Acre Fund Robin Smalley, Co-Founder, Director of mothers2mothers International Panelist TBA Panelist TBA Complete details and the online enrollment instructions can be seen at http://www.uniteforsight.org/volunteer-abroad Ebola and Infectious Disease Related
Aggregated news from:
http://labroots.com/user/news/article/id/226769/title/death-or-full-recovery-ebola-outcome-may- depend-on-your-genes
http://labroots.com/user/news/article/id/226655/title/ebola-patient-zero-how-outbreak-started-from- single-child
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Ebola Think Tank
https://convetit.com/ebola-thought-leader- thinktank-pilot-312.html
Using tech to fight Ebola http://www.idgconnect.com/abstract/9001/sierra-leone-ibm-new-ebola-insights
Essential update: New tests speed the diagnosis of Ebola The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted emergency authorization for two new tests for detecting Ebola in humans. The tests, which can detect Ebola in blood or urine samples in 1 hour, can be performed on-site in hospitals with the proper lab equipment from the tests’ manufacturer, BioFire Defense. In other tests, samples must be sent from hospitals to be run in specialized labs and require 24-48 hours to produce results. Emergency use authorizations by the FDA permit the use of unapproved medical products in dealing with life-threatening illnesses when no approved or available alternatives exist.[1]
http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/216288-overview?src=wnl_ref_prac_emed&uac=17144PJ
Aggregated News Reports from:
Cases Surge in Sierra Leone The Africa Governance Initiative (AGI) warns that Ebola cases have increased sharply in rural Sierra Leone—with 9 times more new cases per day than were reported two months ago. In the capital of Freetown, AGI reports 6 times more new cases per day than two months ago. The only encouraging news: In the northern region of Bombali, new cases have leveled off,
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according to AGI. "The pace of the spread in rural Sierra Leone shows we still have no time to lose," AGI Chief Executive Nick Thompson said. The news follows announcement by WHO that Ebola cases have topped 13,500 with 4,951 deaths. BBC
Cuba’s Grand Gesture For a small island nation, Cuba has stepped up in a big way in the Ebola response, committing to send nearly 500 doctors to West Africa—shaming large countries slow to respond to WHO’s pleas for more doctors. But Cuba’s support did not come out of the blue; Cuba has pinned its diplomatic strategy and even its economic health on such moves, as Jon Lee Anderson writes in this article. Cuba has one of the highest proportions of doctors (83,000 for its population of 11 million) in the world, and it has made a name for itself sending doctors to emergencies from, Pakistan to Haiti, and providing medical education to students from Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The New Yorker Related: Many Mysteries Still Surround Ebola – Scientific American Related: Treating Ebola without Fear – The New York Times Related: Thousands in Sierra Leone break Ebola quarantine to find food – Associated Press via NBC Related: WHO asks Canada to justify Ebola-related travel restrictions – CIDRAP Related: Ebola and insurance: A complicated mixture – CBS
Sierra Leone’s Battle While this week saw the first glimmers of hope that Ebola may have crested in Liberia, this Guardian story from Sierra Leone shows the fight is far from over. “Every ambulance is now an Ebola ambulance in Sierra Leone’s capital,” writes Lisa O’Carroll, who notes that the military has now taken over the national response to the epidemic. In brutal detail, the article examines the on the ground realities of the still-raging epidemic—including 1,300 ambulance calls per day—and the follow-on consequences: the country’s first oncology unit has been put on hold, general health care is suffering, malaria cases are going unreported, and women are no longer giving birth in clinics and hospitals. “The world has never seen this before. The tool kit to fix it doesn’t exist. It’s very hard to see the solutions without a really large injection of resources from the rest of the world,” said Sinead Walsh, the Irish ambassador and a senior development expert. The Guardian
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The WFP’s Full Plate The scale of the Ebola epidemic in Guinea—showing no signs of subsiding—has forced the World Food Programme to operate well beyond its core mission to distribute $25 million of food to at least 353,000 people. Engineers are building 4 treatment centers—a first for WFP—with help from WHO and Médecins Sans Frontières. The org is also moving humanitarian personnel with its 19-seater aircraft and procuring personal protective equipment kits and gloves. The Quote: “We need to work not only on the emergency response, but also on the longer-term by restarting or expanding the nutrition programmes we have in the country,” says Elisabeth Faure, WFP’s Guinea director. “Otherwise, we’re going to see… all the progress that’s been made being reversed.” The Guardian
Related: Africans Worst Responders in Ebola Crisis – Associated Press Related: Jamaica: Chikungunya and Ebola – H5N1 Related: Ebola Training Videos – MSF Related: Braving Ebola – The New York Times (Photo Essay) Related: Ebola Design Challenge Says Yes To The Wedding Dress Designer – NPR Goats and Soda Related: Let’s talk about Ebola survivors and sex – Scientific American Related: DRC may be declared Ebola-free in late November – News24 Related: World Bank pledges $100m to send health workers to Ebola-hit countries – The Guardian Related: Keeping skin out of the game: A weekend programming project aims to save lives half a world away – The Economist Related: China is at serious risk of Ebola because of large numbers of travelers from Africa and poor hospital standards, warns Peter Piot – Daily Mail Related: China to send elite army unit to help fight Ebola in Liberia – Reuters Related: U.S. quarantines 'chilling' Ebola fight in West Africa (MSF) – Thomson Reuters Related: From Governors, a Mix of Hard-Line Acts and Conciliation Over Ebola – The New York Times Related: Why Kaci Hickox might lose a legal battle against Ebola quarantine – The Washington Post
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DENGUE
A Uniform Approach There's no vaccine against dengue—yet. As a stopgap, however, researchers in Thailand are evaluating the feasibility of using insecticide-treated school uniforms to protect children from day-biting mosquitoes that transmit the dengue virus. The work grew out of the findings of a PLOS One study, which suggests that treating uniforms with insecticide—a practice used by the military for decades—could be a cost-effective method to reduce dengue infection among the country's 5- to-14 age group, which accounts for 65% of dengue hemorrhagic fever patients. From a cost perspective the intervention may be an option worth considering but, at this point, it's unclear whether insecticide-treated uniforms would actually protect against dengue infection. SciDevNet
MALARIA Drumbeat for Eradication Malaria eradication is possible, and a necessary objective—one that young scientists should dedicate their careers to, Bill Gates emphasized at a keynote speech at the opening of the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in New Orleans last week. Citing the rise of artemisinin resistance and the need to eliminate Plasmodium falciparum from southeast Asia, Gates’s pointed to why it’s critical … and he also offered some specifics: calling for realism, a balanced and multidisciplinary approach, with support from experts in parasitology, entomology, primary care, social science, and communications in the fight. To make it happen, we need more tools, too, he urged—and the priorities should include digital mapping, a single-dose radical cure, novel vector control methods, and more sensitive and field-friendly diagnostics. The Lancet Global Health Blog Related: Gates Foundation Boosts Aid to Stamp out Malaria – Associated Press TUBERCULOSIS Mothers and Infants at Risk Pregnant women with tuberculosis in Cape Town, South Africa, face disturbingly poor outcomes, according to a study presented yesterday by Adrie Bekker at the 45th Union World Conference on Lung Health. The Numbers: Out of 74 maternal tuberculosis cases in a Cape Town clinic, 53% had HIV co- infections.
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5 mothers and 9 babies died; all mothers were HIV-positive 2/3 of the babies were born premature, 58% with low birth weight. One hurdle to addressing these problems is the lack of good epidemiological data on latent TB or TB disease during pregnancy, and the lack of official guidelines to treat drug-resistant tuberculosis during pregnancy, added Jyoti Mathad from Cornell University. ScienceSpeaks Blog
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1412166?query=infectious-disease
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HIV/AIDS Care, Denied in Yemen Yemeni health care workers have discriminated against HIV-positive patients and withheld care, despite a 2009 law mandating free health care to people with HIV—and imposing criminal penalties on health workers who discriminate against them. Health professionals told Human Rights Watch (HRW) the discrimination is common in the health system. They told HRW about a doctor at a state-run hospital in Sanaa who refused to treat an HIV-positive patient suffering from seizures. The doctor also shouted the patient’s HIV-positive status to the room, ordered her removal from the hospital, and demanded the arrest of the patient’s husband for withholding her status. In another instance, a woman told HRW that doctors at a private clinic sent her away when she was in labor and in need of a caesarian section after learning about her HIV status. HRW detailed the concerns in a letter to the Yemeni health minister. Human Rights Watch Related: Editorial: Fighting HIV/Aids – Sun Star (Philippines) Related: The world's most effective HIV prevention drug hasn't lived up to its potential – Washington Post $100 Million to Predict and Prevent The University of California, Davis will receive up to $100 million in grant funds from USAID to continue its work to detect and respond to emerging infectious disease threats, like Ebola. Over the past 5 years, the project has exposed more than 800 new viruses at high-risk of harmful transmission, and responded to 24 disease outbreaks. The new money will increase focus on the effects of human behavior on the emergence and spread of disease, with emphasis on people and livestock in high-risk areas. Sacramento Business Journal
South America’s Suffering While Ebola has soaked up global attention, the chikungunya virus has spawned a massive epidemic, infecting almost 1 million people in South America in the past year. Although deaths are relatively rare—about 150 people in the Americas—the painful, debilitating virus, which has no treatment, has taken a toll in poor countries with already struggling health systems. The virus has rapidly spread across the Americas, causing huge pressure on health services in some of the poorest countries in the Western Hemisphere. The Dominican Republic has recorded 500,000 cases, and Central America has also been affected, with 123,000 cases in El Salvador. As the virus is new to the Americas, it is attacking people with no immunity, and the first human clinical trials are at least several years away. The Guardian
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PLAGUE Outbreak in Madagascar 119 cases of plague have been confirmed in Madagascar, including 40 deaths, as of November 16. 2% of reported cases are of the deadlier pneumonic form, rather than the more treatable bubonic form. Antananarivo, Madagascar’s capital and largest city, has reported 2 cases of the bacterial disease. Given the city’s dense population and weak health care system, the risk of the disease spreading is considered high. Efforts to stop the spread are complicated by widespread resistance in Madagascar to deltamethrin (an insecticide used to control fleas). WHO/ReliefWeb
MENTAL HEALTH Minding the Body It’s been long recognized—and largely ignored—that people with serious mental illness die, on average, 20 years earlier than the general population, from heart disease, etc. Now, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) and Derbyshire Healthcare Foundation Trust are pioneering a 2-year initiative promoting well-integrated care for mental health service users. The program addresses lifestyle factors such as smoking (people with a mental illness are 5 times more likely to smoke than those who do not) and exercise (40% of people with schizophrenia are obese). The BHF commitment to improving cardiac health for people suffering from severe mental ill health conditions “will support the national progress towards parity of esteem,” says Geraldine Strathdee, NHS England’s national clinical director for mental health. The Guardian Related: Visualizing the most neglected disease: Mental illness – Humanosphere
GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
Health Sector Response Lags Behind 1 in 3 women will experience physical and/or sexual violence—ranging from intimate physical and sexual partner violence, female genital mutilation, child and forced marriage, sex trafficking, and rape—in their lifetime, constituting a major global health problem, according to the WHO. The Lancet tackles the problem with a series assessing the evidence base for prevention, identifying data gaps, underscoring the need to involve men and women, providing practical lessons, and presenting a call for action with key recommendations and indicators to track progress.
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In their commentary introducing the series, Udani Samarasekera and Richard Horton argue that the health sector lags behind in addressing violence against women and girls, and should be playing a more vital role: not only in treating the consequences of violence, but also in addressing the underlying issue of inequality and helping women understand that what they are experiencing is abuse. The Lancet
CONFLICT Syria's War on Health Public health is among the casualties of Syria's 3-year civil war that has displaced 3 million people and killed hundreds of thousands. A report in PLOS examines the growing epidemics of infectious disease, including polio, measles and cutaneous leishmaniasis in the context of Syria's decimated health care infrastructure. The authors also take world leaders to task for continued inaction. The Quote: "The international community has fallen short in its response to the crisis of infectious diseases in the Syrian conflict, and the consequences of this failure will continue to grow until there is a coordinated and exhaustive global effort." PLOS
Extermination in Sudan The Enough Project has built a case for crimes against humanity in Sudan’s Nuba Mountains, where the government has banned aid to rebel-controlled areas and attacked its own civilians. Evidence lies in people’s living conditions—assessed by anonymous researchers in August 2014—in South Kordofan state, 3 years into a relentless war. The Numbers: Cultivation has dropped to 20% of pre-war levels. 70% of displaced households consistently experience moderate or severe hunger. 66% of households stated that their child had malaria in the preceding 4 weeks. Relief Web Related: More reports of hemorrhagic fever in Sudan's South Kordofan - Radio Tamajuz
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