Need Statements
Identified needs from previous needs assessments that you could take on.
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A way to decrease time needed to take newborn’s blood in order to make laboratory tests successful on the first try.
A way to minimize attempts at accessing blood supply in newborns in order to decrease the duration of pain.
A way to post-operatively examine the surgical incision for infection after a c-section, in a manner that does not cause pain to the patient.
A way to decrease the frequency of recapping needles to increase safety of healthcare workers and patients.
A way to reduce postoperative infections in women who have a c-section delivery.
A way to increase the success of postpartum hemorrhage treatment for the safety of the mother.
A way to reduce contamination of the uncapped end of a saline bag when used to irrigate wounds.
A way to reduce maternal pain associated with assisted delivery methods.
A way to reduce the vertical transmission of HIV from infected mother to baby during perinatal period.
A way to monitor temperature of newborns after birth to ensure health.
A way to protect newborn eyes from transmission of chlamydia and gonorrhea.
A way to determine the fetal blood type in utero without causing harm to either mother or baby.
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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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
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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