Filter Need Statements

A way to facilitate crossing for encumbered pedestrians (heavily burdened , wheelchair bound , cart pushers etc. ) so that they are a part of normal pedestrian flow thereby reducing pedestrian interaction with vehicular traffic

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to coordinate left turns within an intersection so that traffic flow is smooth and there are less near misses and congestions at the intersection

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way for vehicles to U turn without impeding traffic flow

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to reduce pedestrian wait time when crossing the street

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

Method to inform police of traffic before he starts directing so that he can maneuver traffic flows without causing congestion in incoming and outgoing directions

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to prevent vehicles in perpendicular traffic flows hindering each other

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to group vehicles by intended directions of travel before they enter the intersection so that vehicles are prevented from random direction change that would hamper traffic flow

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to make all right turns happen without obstruction so that right turns, which do enter an interesection, do not inhibit intersection flow

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to allow cattle to cross a road without causing driver confusion and intersection congestion

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Theme Traffic Safety

A way to quickly symmetrically align patient stirrups to decrease surgery preparation

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ghana
  • Themes Ergonomics and SafetyGeneral SurgeryProcedural Improvement

A way to inject medication into an IV fluid bag while maintaining sterility and without detaching the bag from the patient

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ghana
  • Themes GeneralProcedural Improvement

A way to effectively monitor women during precipitate delivery to reduce maternal mortality

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ghana
  • Themes Maternal HealthPatient OutcomeProcedural Improvement

The Global Health Design Internship is an excellent opportunity for students of any discipline. As a nursing student, I learned about how design is woven into every aspect of the healthcare field and is essential in practice. I would recommend this internship to anyone who is interested in gaining skills in design ethnography, learning about culture, and having an unforgettable experience abroad.

Caitlin Choi, 2016 GHDI Intern in Addis Ababa Ethiopia

What to Know About The Global Health Design Initiative

Program History

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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Project Outcomes

Project Outcomes

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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Get Involved

Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved in global health work with GHDI. From taking on a need statement, to participating in an opportunity, or becoming a partner.

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