Talent and ambition are universal, but opportunity, not always. When eight youth from Ascent Soccer visited UNC Project Malawi’s Lab for a day of science, it wasn’t just about microscopes and lab coats—it was a reminder that sport can be a gateway to new opportunities. The event was also a reminder of the Institute’s commitment … Read more The post Malawi Youth Adventure in Science: Loftis Leads Discovery Day with UNC Project Malawi Lab Team appeared first on Institute for Global He...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Without access to subspecialty training, physicians in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are unequipped to treat the high volume of patients presenting with cancer, who need subspecialized care for the prevention and treatment of cervical cancer and other gynecologic malignancies. With rising rates of cancer in LMICs, there is a critical need to train and … Read more The post Chinula Completes IGCS Gynecologic Oncology Fellowship appeared first on Institute for Global Health and Infe...| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Cervical cancer is a preventable disease, yet one of the most common causes of death among women globally, despite screening measures proposed by the World Health Organization (WHO). In Malawi, efforts have focused on scaling up cervical cancer screening programs, as well as vaccination against the human papillomavirus (HPV). Still, the disease remains prevalent, with … Read more| Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases
