Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-30eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4741
Umar Ibrahim, Georgina Yeboah, Judy Khanyola
{"title":"Transition From a Vulnerable Community to Resilient One in Bauchi State, Nigeria.","authors":"Umar Ibrahim, Georgina Yeboah, Judy Khanyola","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4741","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4741","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> The Kulawa village, a hard-to-reach community in Bauchi State, Nigeria, was visited by an NGO initially for mass HIV and malaria screenings. However, it was discovered that women remained isolated at home despite facing maternal health challenges such as prolonged labor and other pregnancy complications. These issues were worsened by climate change, particularly during annual floods, which created severe barriers to accessing healthcare, leaving the community dependent on traditional birth attendants (TBAs) and distant health centers. <i>Objective:</i> The case study aims to present health access challenges exacerbated by climate change and the implementation of sustainable local healthcare workforce strategies that improve maternal healthcare adaptation in the Kulawa community. <i>Methods:</i> The NGO engaged community stakeholders to discuss the health impacts of climate change, especially during flooding and emphasized early health-seeking behaviors. The community supported the course by donating land where the community clinic was built. The NGO also initiated a community education program, identifying 15 young children (ages 13-15) and providing them with the resources needed to pursue healthcare education, with the long-term goal of creating a sustainable local health workforce. <i>Findings:</i> Fifteen children aged 13-15 were supported with bicycles, books, and extra lessons, eventually passed their high school examinations, and proceeded to medical and health professional training. Fourteen graduated from healthcare professions and were initially engaged in voluntary services and eventually employed by the Bauchi Local Government Health Authority. Their deployment to their community significantly improved health outcomes. <i>Discussion:</i> This case signifies the role of climate change adaptation in healthcare. The Kulawa community transformed from traditional practices to a resilient health system through education, community engagement, and capacity building. The initiative highlights the effectiveness of culturally sensitive, community-driven approaches in addressing health risks posed by climate change.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"67"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12493058/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145233942","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-25eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4895
Rupa R Patel, Yevheniia Varyvoda, Hiba Baroud, Philip J Landrigan, Aminata Kilungo
{"title":"Health and Climate at COP29: Advancing Integration and Bridging Research Gaps.","authors":"Rupa R Patel, Yevheniia Varyvoda, Hiba Baroud, Philip J Landrigan, Aminata Kilungo","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4895","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4895","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Climate and health science is a rapidly growing, interdisciplinary field and holds importance during intergovernmental climate adaptation and mitigation policy negotiations. The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) convened stakeholders for negotiations and scientific discourse. This viewpoint presents insights gained by the authors' participation at COP29 focused on health and climate. The authors analyze the evolving integration of health into the UNFCCC process, dissect the contributions and the role of the Research and Independent Non‑Governmental Organizations (RINGOs), a constituency to achieve this endeavor, and identify the key gaps in public health research and the policy dialogue that persist in climate negotiations. In the context of bridging research with policy discourse, we define the role of and opportunities to engage meaningfully for young scientists in shaping climate and health within the UNFCCC framework, as well as advancing climate and health science.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"66"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12466110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187384","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-18eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4816
Vikash R Keshri
{"title":"Gandhi and the Decolonisation of Global Health.","authors":"Vikash R Keshri","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4816","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4816","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The decolonisation of the global health movement has been a matter of intense debate over the last few years. Recent political actions by leaders in the Global North, particularly the closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), call for stronger action by actors in the Global South to strengthen global health. Therefore, this is the right moment for decolonisation in global health to move from rhetoric to action. This essay attempts to inspire action by drawing lessons from the life, struggle and methods of Mahatma Gandhi, who started his life with a Western dream but later led India's freedom movement through his unique approach of <i>ahimsa</i> (non-violence) and <i>satyagraha</i> (truth force). Gandhi's life journey teaches us how decolonisation thoughts develop with the realisation of discrimination and subjugation. His struggles embody how <i>satyagraha</i> can be enforced by applying simple means, such as non-cooperation and civil disobedience, and upheld with strict non-violent means. In global health parlance, Gandhi's concepts can be effectively applied to foster equal and non-subsidiary partnership, based on the principle of <i>Sarvodaya</i>-equal opportunity for the most marginalised. His principle of self-reliance must be invoked to build up national capacities. In addition, everyone involved in global health should strive to be 'the change you want to see in the world'. In the absence of such practice, <i>satyagraha</i> should be invoked to ensure fairness in global health.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"64"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12447787/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-18eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4871
Priyanka Roy, Ankita Raheja, Khushi Prajapati, Shubhajeet Roy, Mainak Bardhan, Arthur L Frank
{"title":"Challenges in Identifying and Diagnosing Asbestos-Related Diseases in Emerging Economies: A Global Health Perspective.","authors":"Priyanka Roy, Ankita Raheja, Khushi Prajapati, Shubhajeet Roy, Mainak Bardhan, Arthur L Frank","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4871","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4871","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> Asbestos, a durable fibrous silicate once widely used for its thermal resistance, remains in use in countries like India and China despite being banned in over 70 nations and classified as a Group 1 carcinogen by IARC. Prolonged occupational exposure causes asbestosis, lung cancer, and malignant pleural mesothelioma, but in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) the true burden is underreported due to weak regulation, low awareness, limited diagnostics, and inadequate occupational health systems. <i>Objectives:</i> This review aimed to examine the epidemiological patterns and diagnostic challenges of Asbestos-Related Disease (ARDs) in emerging economies, with a focus on the applicability and limitations of existing and emerging diagnostic strategies. <i>Methods:</i> We conducted a narrative review of peer-reviewed literature, global databases (WHO, IARC), and recent cohort and cross-sectional studies, sourcing articles through structured keyword searches in PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Diagnostic approaches were compared across diverse healthcare settings, emphasizing radiological, histopathological, and functional tools. The review also assessed the utility of newer technologies, including low-dose CT (LDCT), ultra-low-dose CT (ULDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), FDG-PET is Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron Emission Tomography (FDG-PET), breath biomarkers using gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and digital tomosynthesis (DTS). <i>Findings:</i> LDCT and ULDCT showed superior sensitivity for early detection of pleural abnormalities like circumscribed pleural plaques and diffuse thickening, yet distinguishing benign from malignant lesions remains difficult without biopsy. Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) emerged as a sensitive but nonspecific pulmonary function marker. Histopathological confirmation of mesothelioma remains the gold standard but is rarely accessible in low-resource settings. <i>Conclusion:</i> Addressing the diagnostic gap in ARDs in LMICs requires systemic strengthening of occupational health surveillance, better regulatory enforcement, expanded access to advanced diagnostic tools, and targeted clinician training. Without urgent intervention, the burden of asbestos exposure will remain an escalating public health crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"90 1","pages":"65"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12458074/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145151543","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-13eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4742
Hailemichael B Dadi, Desalegn T Negash, Sisay W Adall
{"title":"Integrating Surveillance and Climate Data for Cholera Early Warning in Ethiopia.","authors":"Hailemichael B Dadi, Desalegn T Negash, Sisay W Adall","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4742","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4742","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> Ethiopia faces persistent cholera outbreaks worsened by increasing droughts and heavy rainfall due to climate change. More than 15.9 million Ethiopians reside in districts historically prone to severe cholera outbreaks. There have been efforts to enhance cholera surveillance by integrating it with climate data and prioritizing forecasting to improve adaptation. <i>Objectives:</i> This study aimed to investigate climate adaptation measures, explore temporal associations between climate variables and cholera incidence across Ethiopian districts, and identify observed thresholds and potential climate indicators for enhancing early warning systems. <i>Methods:</i> We conducted a literature review and secondary analysis of climate-cholera data. Temporal patterns and lagged effects of temperature and rainfall on cholera were examined using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, and time-lag analysis (up to three weeks). To determine optimal outbreak conditions, we assessed historical temperature and rainfall averages to measure anomalies. Data visualization, including line graphs, time series plots, and heatmaps, was performed using MS Excel and R. <i>Findings:</i> District-specific temperature and rainfall variations and thresholds were identified. The analysis dataset included 2,298 cholera cases across 13 districts. Cholera transmission exhibited distinct patterns: a monomodal pattern in five districts with primary peaks during the wet season (June-September), driven by heavy rainfall, and a bimodal pattern in eight districts with secondary peaks during the secondary wet season (February-May). Most outbreaks occurred between epidemiological weeks 10 and 42, with 63.7% of cases in weeks 29-42. Rainfall strongly correlated with cholera in monomodal districts, while temperature showed broader correlations in bimodal districts. <i>Conclusions:</i> Understanding district-specific variations in temperature and rainfall is crucial for managing cholera outbreak risks. These insights can inform early warning systems by providing essential indicators for potential outbreaks. Strengthening epidemiological forecasting capabilities, particularly in drought- and flood-prone regions, can support the cholera early warning system, enabling more timely and proactive interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"62"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12447798/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145114767","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-13eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4749
Uzma Rahim Khan, Syed Ghazanfar Saleem, Aliza Shah, Ahmed Raheem, Muskaan Abdul Qadir, Salima Kerai, Fozia Parveen, Saima Ali, Junaid A Razzak, Nadeem Ullah Khan
{"title":"Long-Term Impact of HEAT Educational Intervention in the Emergency Department in Karachi, Pakistan.","authors":"Uzma Rahim Khan, Syed Ghazanfar Saleem, Aliza Shah, Ahmed Raheem, Muskaan Abdul Qadir, Salima Kerai, Fozia Parveen, Saima Ali, Junaid A Razzak, Nadeem Ullah Khan","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4749","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4749","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> Karachi faced an unprecedented heatwave in 2015, causing severe health outcomes. The heat emergency awareness and treatment (HEAT) intervention was developed to train healthcare providers to identify and manage heat-related illnesses (HRIs). The HEAT intervention was implemented in major emergency departments (EDs) in Karachi in 2018. <i>Objective:</i> This study evaluated the long-term impact of the HEAT intervention on ED physicians' diagnosis and management of patients with HRIs in a single tertiary-care hospital. <i>Method:</i> This study utilized time-series analyses to evaluate the long-term impact of HEAT intervention utilizing ten-year data (pre-intervention, 2013-2017 and post-intervention, 2018-2022). Data were obtained from a single hospital related to diagnoses and management of HRIs for the study period. The outcomes assessed were the number of HRIs diagnosed, use of intravenous (IV) fluids, and use of sponging and ice packs. A zero-inflated interrupted time series Poisson regression model was used to assess the impact of HEAT intervention on diagnosis and management of HRIs, while accounting for time and maximum ambient temperature. <i>Findings:</i> At the crude level, analyses showed a decrease in the number of HRI diagnoses (estimate = -1.63, p < 0.001*), use of IV fluids (estimate = -0.72, p = 0.09), and in the use of sponging (estimate = -0.51, p = 0.64) in the post-intervention period. Findings from the sensitivity analyses, excluding the outlier observations due to the severe heat event of 2015, showed a statistically significant increase in HRI diagnoses (estimate = 2.18, p < 0.001*) and in the use of IV fluids (estimate = 2.07, p < 0.001*) in the post-intervention period. <i>Conclusion:</i> Our educational training intervention was effective in improving HRI diagnosis and management among ED physicians from a select hospital over a long-term period. Findings need to be generalized with caution to other settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"63"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12462372/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145187411","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-12eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4738
Thabo Ishmael Lejone, Felix Gerber, Ravi Gupta, Jennifer M Belus, Thesar Tahirsylaj, Tristan Lee, Giuliana Sanchez-Samaniego, Maurus Kohler, Maria Ines Haldemann, Fabian Raeber, Andrea Williams, Makhebe Khomolishoele, Palesa Mahlatsi, Pauline Mamoroents'ane Sematle, Lucia Motlatsi, Boikano Matjeane, Dave Basler, Kevin Kindler, Pauline Grimm, Martin Rohacek, Alain Amstutz, Niklaus Daniel Labhardt
{"title":"Feasibility and Acceptability of Diabetes and Hypertension Screening and Diagnosis by Community Health Workers in Rural Lesotho: A Mixed-Methods Pilot Study.","authors":"Thabo Ishmael Lejone, Felix Gerber, Ravi Gupta, Jennifer M Belus, Thesar Tahirsylaj, Tristan Lee, Giuliana Sanchez-Samaniego, Maurus Kohler, Maria Ines Haldemann, Fabian Raeber, Andrea Williams, Makhebe Khomolishoele, Palesa Mahlatsi, Pauline Mamoroents'ane Sematle, Lucia Motlatsi, Boikano Matjeane, Dave Basler, Kevin Kindler, Pauline Grimm, Martin Rohacek, Alain Amstutz, Niklaus Daniel Labhardt","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4738","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4738","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Introduction:</i> Across Africa, community health workers (CHWs) have become an important cadre in prevention and care services. Community-based service delivery models largely overlook non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Although Lesotho`s Village health worker program is well established, it currently offers no NCD services. This pilot study assessed the feasibility and acceptability of CHW-led home-based screening and diagnosis for arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus in rural Lesotho. <i>Methods:</i> This mixed-methods pilot study involved 10 CHWs from 10 rural villages in two districts of Lesotho. From March 2022 to December 2023, the CHWs enrolled and screened all eligible and consenting participants of their villages for hypertension (using automated blood pressure (BP) measurements) and diabetes (using capillary blood glucose measurements) in a door-to-door approach. All participants aged ≥18 years were eligible for hypertension screening; those aged ≥40 years or with a body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m<sup>2</sup> were eligible for diabetes screening. 10 purposively sampled participants were interviewed with subsequent qualitative thematic analysis. <i>Results:</i> In the 10 villages, CHWs visited a total of 687 households and enrolled 1811 participants (median age 24 years (interquartile range (IQR): 11-25.5 years), 56.5% female, median BMI 23.4kg/m<sup>2</sup>). Among 803 participants eligible for diabetes screening, 788 (98%) were screened. Overall, 28 (3%) had impaired fasting glucose and 42 (5.3%) had diabetes. Among 1091 participants eligible for hypertension screening, 998 (91.5%) were screened, 50 (5%) had high normal BP, and 268 (26.9%) had hypertension. All participants interviewed expressed a high level of acceptance and appreciation for CHW-led screening and diagnosis of diabetes and hypertension. <i>Conclusion:</i> In this pilot study in Lesotho, CHW-led screening and diagnosis of hypertension and diabetes was highly acceptable and feasible, achieving >90% screening coverage. These results support larger-scale studies and encourage further exploration across diverse regions to assess the impact of CHW-led screening and diagnosis for NCDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"59"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12439129/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145082171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-12eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4663
Kate V Panzer, Antoinette A A Bediako-Bowan, Philemon Kumassah, Andrea Orji, Nathan R Brand, Jonathan Dakubo, Pius T Agbenorku, Samuel A Debrah, Lyen Huang, Jonathan Laryea, Ann C Lowry, Gifty Kwakye
{"title":"Assessing Colorectal Care Capacity at an Urban Tertiary Hospital in Ghana.","authors":"Kate V Panzer, Antoinette A A Bediako-Bowan, Philemon Kumassah, Andrea Orji, Nathan R Brand, Jonathan Dakubo, Pius T Agbenorku, Samuel A Debrah, Lyen Huang, Jonathan Laryea, Ann C Lowry, Gifty Kwakye","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4663","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4663","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> The burden of colorectal diseases continues to rise in Ghana. However, building a surgical workforce to address these diseases has been hampered by the lack of a colorectal specialty training pathway. To address this gap, the first colorectal surgery fellowship in Ghana was established in July 2023. <i>Objective:</i> This study aims to identify strengths and gaps in colorectal care delivery prior to fellowship implementation by assessing relevant infrastructure, resources, and case volume at a Ghanaian teaching hospital. <i>Methods:</i> Data on surgical infrastructure and human resources were collected at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital (KBTH) in Accra, Ghana. Retrospective, de-identified data were collected on all colorectal procedures performed at KBTH from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022. Cases were categorized by common anorectal, abdominal, and endoscopic procedures. <i>Findings:</i> All surgical infrastructure and human resources were always available during the study period, except for immunohistochemistry services. 2,992 colorectal procedures were performed, including 173 anorectal procedures, 167 abdominal procedures, and 2,652 endoscopic procedures. The three most common colorectal surgeries performed were segmental colectomy (n = 76), excisional hemorrhoidectomy (n = 64), and stoma creation/management (n = 52). Some common colorectal services were not provided, including banding of internal hemorrhoids, seton placement for perianal fistulas, rectopexy for rectal prolapse, and pelvic floor evaluations. <i>Conclusions:</i> There is a need for colorectal-specific surgical training and infrastructure in Ghana. KBTH is well-equipped with the resources to support growth of the newly established colorectal surgery fellowship, which will expand colorectal services available for Ghanaians.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"61"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12427620/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145066114","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-09eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4699
Ana Maria Crawford, Michelle Arteaga, Rodrigo Rubio, Gaston Nyirigira, Samy Bendjemil, James C Hudspeth, Tracy L Rabin
{"title":"Ten Recommendations for US Programs Hosting Global Health Partners.","authors":"Ana Maria Crawford, Michelle Arteaga, Rodrigo Rubio, Gaston Nyirigira, Samy Bendjemil, James C Hudspeth, Tracy L Rabin","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4699","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4699","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><i>Background:</i> US academic institutions increasingly seek to engage in global health education through bidirectional partnerships. One innovative approach is hosting International Medical Graduates (IMGs) at US-based programs, offering short-term global health learning experiences locally while expanding professional opportunities for IMGs from both high-resource and resource-constrained settings. <i>Methods:</i> Drawing on over 15 years of collective experience, this paper brings together perspectives from global authors to identify practical strategies for hosting visiting IMGs. The recommendations address the operational, legal, and financial barriers that institutions often face when building such programs. <i>Recommendations:</i> Key challenges include securing stakeholder engagement, navigating visa limitations, and addressing funding and institutional policy gaps. The authors outline 10 actionable recommendations designed to guide US institutions in building ethical, sustainable, and mutually beneficial IMG-hosting programs. <i>Conclusion:</i> While prior literature has emphasized the ethical foundations and benefits of global partnerships, this paper offers concrete guidance to support the development of IMG-hosting initiatives. These programs advance the goals of equity, reciprocity, and long-term partnership in global health education.</p>","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"60"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12427621/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145066085","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Annals of Global HealthPub Date : 2025-09-08eCollection Date: 2025-01-01DOI: 10.5334/aogh.4863
Fabiana C Saddi, Stephen Peckham, Ana Maria Nogales Vasconcelos
{"title":"Intersectoral and Pro-Equity Approaches in Health Policy.","authors":"Fabiana C Saddi, Stephen Peckham, Ana Maria Nogales Vasconcelos","doi":"10.5334/aogh.4863","DOIUrl":"10.5334/aogh.4863","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48857,"journal":{"name":"Annals of Global Health","volume":"91 1","pages":"58"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2025-09-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12427616/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145066155","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}