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A way to identify source of infection that lead to infected incision sites to inform gaps in sanitation.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes GeneralGeneral SurgeryProcedural Improvement

A way of helping physicians turn fetus of EGA >36 weeks from breech presentation to increase success of ability to deliver vaginally.

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

A way to encourage health seeking behavior to increase survival rate of patient when medical difficulties arise (such as pre-eclampsia, obstructed labor, prolonged labor, hemorrhage, etc.).

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes GeneralMaternal HealthPatient Outcome

A way to track the history of fetal heart beats in order to have reference of fetal health accounts.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes AdministrativeMaternal Health

A way to clean all affected areas of mother after c-section in order to prevent infection.

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

A way to dispose of unneeded medical equipment, currently not in use, in order to free up space.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes Ergonomics and SafetyGeneralProcedural Improvement

A way to attach the fetal heart monitor to the motherÕs abdomen to increase accuracy of continuous monitoring.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes Instrument FunctionalityMaternal Health

A way to organize and store medical supplies in order to be identified quickly.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes AdministrativeGeneral

A way to notify healthcare workers of empty IV bags in order to ensure timely exchange.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes AdministrativeGeneralProcedural Improvement

A way to transport removed tissue from the operating room to decrease contamination risk.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes General SurgeryProcedural Improvement

A way to encourage contraceptive use in order to avoid the complications associated with un-spaced pregnancies.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes Patient OutcomeTraining MethodWomen's Health

A way to maneuver the baby positioning within the uterus before birth to reduce complications.

  • Year 2015
  • Location Ethiopia
  • Themes Maternal HealthPatient Outcome

Being able to live and work alongside Kenyans was an opportunity that words can’t even begin to describe.

Neil Gupta, 2016 GHDI Academic Program Participant in Kenya

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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