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OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION The Voice of Ugandan Students Global Health eMagazine June 2023 Section Editor: Joshua Matusuko COLONISATION AND DECOLONISATION OF GLOBAL HEALTH CURRICULUM AMONG MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN UGANDA Written by Joshua Matusuko Medical student at MaKCHS Perspective Global Health Academy Highlights Reflections Welcome Global Local Hispanic and Latinx Communities Voices of Ugandan Students Global Health Mental Health Art to Rwmind Us of Who We Can Be Our Beautiful Planet Innovation and Technology Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Colonization continues to have a long-term significant impact on health systems, global health education, and healthcare practices in many countries that were colonies not long ago, including Uganda. Of the many influences that colonialism continues to have in healthcare, a colonial mindset among medical students and health workers in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) stands out to be the most significant to date. This issue makes it challenging to find long- and short-term solutions to the continued home health problems and inequalities that still plague many communities, despite possessing richness in numerous other resources. New physicians are often ill-equipped to address the true causes of health disparities, which are deeply rooted in historical, social, and political contexts. The current global health education curriculum in Ugandan medical schools fails to adequately discuss issues related to colonization and decolonization, which are crucial for understanding these health disparities. As a result, medical students in Uganda lack the knowledge and skills necessary to critically analyze the impact of colonialism on healthcare, to recognize its ongoing effects, and to work towards decolonizing medical practices. Additionally, they lack the skills to effectively navigate the complexities of global health, perpetuating the inequities in the healthcare system stemming from the gap in their medical curriculum. While numerous efforts have been made to decolonize global health education and improve health outcomes, there remains a colonial mentality among most of medical students in Uganda and in other LMICs—so even if advocates push for structural changes and power balances, by not tackling the core issue, which is mentality and mindset, we risk wasting most of our efforts. There is still a significant knowledge gap in global health curricula regarding colonization and decolonization in Ugandan medical schools, making it necessary to introduce this education at MakCHS and other institutions. Closing the knowledge gap will help fight the colonial mindset and ensure that more healthcare professionals are empowered to address the long-standing legacies of colonialism, improving the health of all. Among the Letters Announcements Article of the Month Video of the Month Congratulations Phoro News Calendar of Events Click here to visit the Nuvance Health Global Health Program COVID-19 Resource Center Resources 20
OUR PEOPLE, OUR MISSION Global Mental Health Global Health eMagazine June 2023 Co-Editors: Krista Buckley, MD and Elina Mukhametshina, MD Perspective Global Health Academy Highlights Reflections Welcome Global mental health is a growing field of Global Health that seeks to address the burden of mental illness. Mental illness affects people of all ages, genders, and cultures and is a significant contributor to the global burden of disease. When it comes to mental health, all countries can be thought of as developing countries. Vast inequities exist in the distribution of and access to mental health resources, not only between but also within countries. Global mental health aims to promote the prevention, treatment, and management of mental illness worldwide while also addressing the social and cultural factors that contribute to mental health disparities. The Global Mental Health column endeavors to shed light on the inequalities surrounding mental health and shares inspiring narratives of mental health advocates from around the globe. Global Local Hispanic and Latinx Communities Voices of Ugandan Students Global Health Mental Health Art to Rwmind Us of Who We Can Be Our Beautiful Planet Innovation and Technology Nursing Division Women’s Health Education Among the Letters Announcements Article of the Month Video of the Month Congratulations Phoro News Calendar of Events Resources Sherwood Island, Westport, CT (Julie Robinson) 21
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