Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University

Exciting news for #CGHPI! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have awarded Georgetown $27.5 million to expand its ongoing work in Haiti to address HIV/AIDS. https://lnkd.in/dyV5Q5-6

#CGHPI in the news! Check out this article in the Georgetown Magazine detailing the expansive work that CGHPI is doing around addressing healthcare access and inequities in Haiti amidst the challenges that the country is facing. https://lnkd.in/dQMa4Aah

Mark your calendars! The 2024 International AIDS Society Conference is just around the corner. Join us for an empowering session on "Revitalizing Advocacy for HIV and Sickle Cell Disease in the Era of $2 Million Cell and Gene-based Therapy Treatments". #HIV #SickleCellDisease #GeneTherapy #Healthcare Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University

Through the LISTEN process, the AYP communities of practice have been empowered in #Kenya (Kiambu and Homa Bay Counties) to take the lead in mobilizing local resources and facilitating access to #SRHR and #mentalhealth information and services in and out of school for the AYP. Through LISTEN, webinars have been coordinated and facilitated on topical issues that matter to them, and information has been shared through the established WhatsApp platform.

The #PHEPPR Fellowship has launched with remarkable success! During the PHEPRR Fellowship virtual session, healthcare experts from Benin, Ghana, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and Nigeria participated and exchanged their invaluable experiences, promising exciting developments ahead. Matron Fatmata, representing Sierra Leone, has applied her PHEPPR training to effectively manage a food poisoning emergency while also contributing to National EoC meetings and receiving essential support. Mr. Longji Dakum, a participant from Nigeria, has received nationwide attention for his compelling PHEPPR presentation, with plans underway for further collaboration with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Nigeria Country office. Meanwhile, Mr. Modou, representing Gambia, highlighted the necessity for increased participation from the Gambia in managing tourist-related emergencies during his presentation at the Gambia WASH forum, underscoring the pivotal role of capacity building. Dr. Lois Olajide, another Nigerian participant, discussed the spread of PHEPPR's impact, conducting debrief meetings at the departmental level and gearing up to brief top management, signifying the program's profound influence across all organizational tiers. Stay tuned for more updates on this transformative journey! #PublicHealth #EmergencyPreparedness #HealthCareLeadership #Nigeria #Gambia #SierraLeone #Benin #Ghana

The Botswana Public Health Institute with the support of Georgetown University hosted a Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) sensitization meeting for the Public Emergency Management Committee (PHEMC) / Policy Group. This committee plays a crucial role in coordinating and overseeing emergency preparedness and response efforts in #Botswana, in alignment with global Public Health Emergency Management and Botswana Integrated Disease Surveillance & Response (IDSR) frameworks. The Policy Group is tasked with providing oversight and direction to the PHEM technical sub-committees, ensuring the implementation of emergency preparedness strategies, resource mobilization, coordination of emergency response activities, and periodic review and updating of emergency plans. #Publichealthmanagment #Outbreakresponse Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University

#Eswatini has many clients living with #HIV and Non-Communicable Diseases (#NCDs), making accessible medication a top priority in patient care. Georgetown CGHPI Eswatini has developed a health video showcasing the benefits of the Automated Medication Dispensing System (#AMDS), locally known as #LulaMeds. This initiative aims to highlight the speed and convenience it offers to clients managing HIV and NCDs, ensuring prompt access to their prescribed medications. To learn more about Lula Meds, please watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/gECaTQit

Our Center is supporting the #Kenya Government through the National Syndemic Diseases Control Council to undertake a summative evaluation of the Local Innovations Scaled Through Enterprise Networks (LISTEN) model. This aligns with our mission to sustainably improve #healthoutcomes through generating and translating scientific evidence into policy and practice. The evaluation findings will inform the model's improvement and possible scale-up, where the model has been implemented in Kiambu and HomaBay counties since 2020. #healthcarepolicies #healthcareoutcomes #healthimprovement Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University

A huge congratulations to our graduates who were at the Center as Graduate Research Assistants! Ms. Yingjie Wang received her degree in Master of Science in Foreign Service; Mr. Jiaqin Wu and Ms. Sharon Chuang received their degree in Master of Science in Data Science of Public Policy; Ms. Samiksha Thikekar received her degree in Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics. We're incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and continued success! Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University

As the Public Health Emergency, Response, and Recovery #PHEPRR fellowship has kicked off and succeeded, this fellowship is empowering us to lead systemic change in emergency management. From change management to leadership skills, we're cultivating future facilitators for a resilient public health workforce! The fellowship fosters collaboration among West African nations for stronger emergency response. With a diverse cohort from Nigeria, Ghana, Benin Republic, Sierra Leone, and Gambia, we are ready to make an impact! As we embark on the PHEPRR Fellowship, we are committed to advancing public health resilience and contributing to global health security. Center for Global Health Practice and Impact, Georgetown University Georgetown Global Health Nigeria #LeadershipDevelopment #EmergencyPreparedness #GlobalHealthSecurity #PublicHealthResilience