Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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There is a need to maintain cool conditions in the labor ward in order to reduce the labor stress
There is a need for doctors and students to consistently distinguish between the fetal and maternal heart rates.
There is a need for a way to provide space for patients to rest after delivery in the labor ward
There is a need for medical students to be well-trained in childbirth.
There is a need for medical staff to know how to conduct high quality ultrasound scans so that clear sonographs can be used for fetal sizing and malformation diagnosis
A way to increase access to mid to high level health care providers in rural areas so that citizens in Ethiopia are offered a variety of health care services like contraception, which will increase the contraceptive prevalence rate (CPR) in areas where it is disproporionately low.
A way for healthcare providers to guarantee client satisfaction during family planning and OB/GYN procedures
A way to ensure providers are using appropriate sterile technique during invasive procedures such as cervical cancer screening, implant insertion, IUD insertion/removal
A way to sterilize equipment used during gyneological exams like forceps, speculums, bowls that hold the supplies without electricity
A way to reduce clients pain level associated with contraceptive implant insertion or removal
During thyroidectomies, there is a need for a more efficient method to hold open the incision.
For endoscopic procedures, there is a need to retrospectively view the surgery in order to enable surgeons to learn from previous operations.
I was drawn to the GHDI program because of its emphasis on collaborating with stakeholders when designing for social impact. What most surprised me about the program was how easy it was for my team to collaborate with our hospital counterparts in Ghana. This fact alone demonstrates the program’s dedication to maintaining meaningful relationships with its hospital partners which I think sets the program apart from the rest.
What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative
Program History
GHDI has been working with stakeholders for more than eight years to identify and address global health design challenges. Learn more about our history and core values.
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Since inception, we have worked on projects in maternal health, family planning, minimally invasive surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and more. Explore our past and current projects.
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