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Past Projects

A selection of our past design projects

Featured Projects

Ethiopia

SubQ Assist

Ghana

Assistive device for removal of subdermal contraceptive implants for novice clinicians in low-resource settings

Ghana

Autologous Blood Transfusion Device

Ghana

Cervical Cancer Screening Simulator

Ghana

Blood Pressure Measurement Device for Low-Resource Settings

Ghana

Pre-eclampsia detection device

Ghana

Portable Obstetrics & Gynecology Examination Equipment

Ethiopia

Ghana

Breast Pump for Low-Resource Settings

Ghana

Device for Insertion of Subcutaneous Under-arm Contraceptive Implants

Archived Projects

Obstructed Labor Device

Electrosurgery Smoke Removal Method

Time-efficient Laparoscopic Gall Bladder Removal Method

Patient Powered Device for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Folding Tricycle Attachment for Standard Wheelchairs

Multi-Purpose Dental Chair for Low Resource Settings

Task Sharing Clinical Adult Male Circumcision Device

Portable Obstetrics Unit

Pneumonia Diagnostic Aid

Primary Postpartum Hemorrhage Treatment System

Fetal Heart Rate Monitor

Low-cost Spinal Orthosis

Low-cost Prosthetic Foot

Neonatal Resuscitation Device

Traditional Male Circumcision Tool

Laparoscopic Tissue Dissector

Re-configurable Obstetrics Delivery Bed

Portable Pelvic Examination Table

Automated Blood Transfusion Device

Surgical Thoracotomy Simulator

Neonatal Respiratory Monitor

Multifunctional Labor and Delivery Bed

Cooling Device for Therapeutic Hypothermia in Asphyxiated Newborns

Tactile Feedback Laparoscopic Grasper

Infant Male Circumcision Device

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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