Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to position newborns for lumbar puncture to increase success of the procedure.
A way to cover infants’ eyes who need to be kept under bilirubin light to decrease eye damage.
A way to keep patient information and vitals charts nearby while decreasing potential injury to patient.
A way to monitor infants in the NICU at appropriate intervals to ensure the proper care.
A way to effectively attach cannula to neonates in order to make sure that the appropriate amount of oxygen is administered.
A way to dispose of tumors in an appropriate way after removal from surgery.
A way to support a patient’s’ arm properly during surgery in order to prevent injury to the patient.
A way to adjust the placing of empty oxygen cylinder in order to decrease traffic congestion.
A way to facilitate communication between patient and physician who speak different languages in order to ensure fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment.
A way to provide routine prenatal care to women in order to reduce morbidity/mortality associated with pregnancy (such as eclampsia, prolonged labor, obstructed labor, etc.).
A way to provide oxygen to neonates in need of resuscitation without cross-contamination during use with subsequent patients.
A way to provide intuitive manuals to allow healthcare workers to properly use devices for effective healthcare.
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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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