Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to carry babies from the delivery wards to the NICU without babies falling or getting hurt
A way to quickly detach the ends of the operating table to decrease response time in emergency situations
A way to test the patient’s consciousness during surgery
A way to relay patient information between hospital units to decrease response time in an emergency situation.
A way to inform all health care providers in a unit of patient care information
An inexpensive way to prevent postpartum hemorrhage to reduce maternal mortality
A way to maintain stability of IV poles during surgery to prevent injury to patient
A way to transport urine bags with patient as patient moves
A need for a centralized patient medical records for all departments to ensure informed medical decision-making based on accurate patient medical history
A way to prevent patients from falling when wheeled through gynaecology ER door
A way to locate veins in overweight patients to reduce patient care time
A way to direct IV fluids into the veins to prevent leakage into surrounding tissue
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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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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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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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