eMagazine July 2023

July 2023 Volume 55 

NUVANCE HEALTH 

Global Health Program 

LARNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 

NUVANCE HEALTH AND THE UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT LARNER COLLEGE OF MEDICINE 

Global Health eMagazine 

Editor; Majid Sadigh, MD 

Contributing Editor; Mitra Sadigh 

Creative Director; Amanda Wallace 

Cover Photo; Rose Schwartz

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July 2023 

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The 2nd Annual Patricia A. Tietjen, MD Teaching Academy 

Grand Rounds 

Wednesday, June 21st, 2023, at Vassar Brother Medical 

Center, Poughkeepsie, NY 

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Among the Letters 

Reflections 

Hispanic and Latinx Voices 

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Art to Remind Us of Who We 

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Our Beautiful Planet 

Voices of Ugandan 

Students 

Nursing Division 

Congratulations 

Video of the Month 

Article of the Month 

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Dr. Asghar Rastegar talks about humanism in medicine 

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Dr. Asghar Rastegar, Senior Research Scientist, 

Emeritus Professor of Medicine (Nephrology), Founding Director, Office of Global 

Health, Department of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine, talked about Nurturing 

Humanism in Medicine Through Patient Narrative; A Personal Reflection, at the 

Second Annual Grand Rounds & Academic Symposium 

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The Global Health Academy 

Written by Lisa Buffengton 

Catalyst Spring/Summer 2023 

Building Bridges 

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I just went through those pages. Very beautifully written and professionally 

edited. Congratulations. 

Asghar Rastegar 

This is pure gold and should be the model for global health programs everywhere. 

Pierce Gardner 

This is a crowning achievement and remarkable legacy. 

Jim Sarfeh 

Receive my sincere congratulations upon The Majid Sadigh, MD Global Health 

Academy at Nuvance Health. Indeed this Academy will further enhance 

healthcare justice for all and build capacity across all sites internationally. I have 

read with great interest and the openness to embrace working with alternative 

approaches to care and treatment across boundaries. 



You must be really happy about successfully creating this model in global health. 

Sincerely, 

Sr Jane Frances 

CEO, St. Francis Hospital, Naggalama, Uganda 

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Thank you very much, Professor Majid, for sharing this with me. It’s very enlightening. 

A big congratulations on the establishment of THE MAJID SADIGH, MD, GLOBAL 

HEALTH ACADEMY. 

It will go a long way in helping promote GLOBAL HEALTH across the globe. 

All the best wishes and support wherever I can to support the program. 

Simon Otim 

Director of the global health program in Naggalama, Uganda 

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of Catalyst. 


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the Nuvance Health 

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Link to the webpage 2nd Global Health Conference 

The 2nd Global Health Conference (June 04-07) was attended by 20 

international and more than 100 national colleagues interested in Global 

Health. The vision of our global health program has spread to our community 

and beyond. 

Now the challenge is to safeguard the concept and ensure that its legacy will 

continue to serve the underserved in Danbury and beyond. 

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Below are selected reflecting pieces written by the 

conference attendees. 

Written by Sabrina Bakeera-Kitaka, MD 

Department of Paediatrics, Makerere College of Health Sciences 

When You Train a Child, You Train a Nation 

Congratulations on yet another amazing celebration of 

Global Health Work. 

The meeting was well organized, and the speakers were 

passionate. 

I have learned so much from each and everyone. 

Thank you for giving back to the World. The plenary sessions were enriching. The 

panel discussions were well moderated, and hearing back from each panel was 

useful. I hope to see the summarized report from the panel discussions. 

The presentation by Jason Nova was particularly of great interest to me because 

I run a general adolescent health service at Mulago, offering care and providing 

skills building for the Teens. 

When you train a child, you train a nation, and the future of generations to 

come is secured, the model of the Dominican Community Center needs to be 

replicated throughout the world. 

Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to tour the Danbury Hospital; it gives 

me hope that one day, all health care can be better, even for us in the LMICs, if 

we have better resources and governance. 


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Written by Elvis Novas 

Advisor for the Dominican Community Center and member of 

the Board of Directors of Housatonic Habitat for Humanity, 

Danbury, CT 

Being part of the Nuvance Health Global Health Program 

conference was a great experience! It gave me the 

opportunity to learn in depth about the purpose and 

mission of this program and at the same time meet 

excellent human beings like my compatriots Dr. Marcos A. 

Nuñez Cuervo (Dean of the School of Medicine, Universidad 

Iberoamericana - UNIBE and president of the Federation Panamericana de 

Facultades y Escuelas de Medicina) and Dr. Loraine Amell Bogaert (Vice Rector 

for Internationalization and Liaison · Universidad Iberoamericana - UNIBE), all 

of them with a single purpose in mind: to help others! 

From the first moment I noticed the professionalism and dedication in the 

organization of the conference. All the details were meticulously taken into 

account, with topics of much importance. These topics provided the opportunity, 

through breakout sessions, to be discussed and analyzed by panels of excellent 

people who were able to contribute greatly to these conversations. I had the 

honor of being part of the Sustainability panel, which allowed me to analyze 

the concept in greater depth and apply it to the different areas of our own 

environment and life. I understood that “sustainability is the key to a better 

future” and that “sustainable actions help make a real difference in society.” 

I also had the opportunity to attend the “Global Mental Health” session, which 

gave me the opportunity to hear from professionals in the area with great ideas 

that could bring greater and better solutions to mental health problems. This is 

a topic that hit too close to home. During this session I was able to express my 

points of view and be able to be heard; also, it was great to see that there is an 

understanding and purpose of using the studies and resources to improve the 

mental health of people not only locally, but globally. 

The honor dinner was an excellent opportunity to interact with many of the 

guests and meet some of the outstanding ones who were recognized, such as 

Dr. Jett Choquette who was recognized for the great job she has carried out 

with our organization Dominican Community Center and in our Hispanic/Latino 

community on behalf of the Global Health Program. 

At the end of the Conference, I had the opportunity to see the presentations of 

excellent projects sponsored by the Global Health program, including which we 

have been involved in, “Youth Academy for Latin Leaders”, masterfully presented 

by Jason Nova. This program is a community-led leadership program created 

by the Dominican Community Center and supported by Nuvance Global Health 

Academy. 

It was a great opportunity for all the representatives of our community to be 

present at this conference and to be able to witness a magnificent event that 

contributes so much to our communities throughout the world. We are already 

looking forward to being part of this event again in 2024! 

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Written by Jett Choquette, MD 

Internal medical resident at Virginia Commonwealth University 

Reflecting on the 2023 Global Health 

Conference at Nuvance Health 

Earlier this June, I attended the second annual Global 

Health Conference at Nuvance Health. As I reflected 

on my experience, several words came to mind, among 

them “humbling,” “inspiring,” and “refreshing.” Global 

health leaders from around the world, Zimbabwe to the 

Dominican Republic, were in attendance. 

As I learned about these leaders’ work and the uniqueness of the locations 

where they serve, I was struck by how creative and driven to do good humans 

can be when we set our minds to it. From advocating for affordable medications 

for whole nations to tackling mental health challenges, the healthcare 

professionals I learned from at the conference showed compassion, diligence, 

and dedication. 

I had the opportunity to participate in a panel about advocacy. Different 

panelists described their work in places where governments are constantly 

changing and other places where governments never change. We talked about 

how to influence system changes in diverse settings and on local and national 

scales. Learning about the advocacy work of others renewed my motivation to 

continue to advocate for better health for all, especially those faced with the 

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In addition to being energized by exchanging ideas, I was inspired by the 

conference because it showed me that I am part of a community. There is so 

much sadness and unfairness in the world that at times it seems impossible 

to believe there is also good. Connecting with the global health community 

reminded me that just as the world is a sad place, it is also a beautiful place 

full of people doing amazing things to empower others and improve the 

experience of being human. I was reminded that while some of us (like me) 

have only worked on local projects, our work is impactful both because of the 

local change it causes and because we are part of a global network. 

I am grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from my colleagues at the 

conference about their work in global health. I am humbled and inspired to be 

part of a network of people dedicated to improving the health of those most 

in need around the globe. 

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Written by Ritesh Vidhun 

Former intern at the Nuvance Health / UVMLCOM Global Health 

Program and undergraduate student at Tufts University 

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Student Reflection 

Attending the Second Global Health Conference at 

Nuvance Health was a truly enriching experience that 

exceeded my expectations and surpassed my goals. I 

was able to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and gain 

further inspiration to pursue work in this field. It was a unique platform for people 

of all backgrounds, even an undergraduate like myself, to come together and 

share their knowledge and ideas. 

“Gaining knowledge is the first step to wisdom. Sharing it is the first step to 

humanity.” 

– Unknown 

This quotation I came across can be applied perfectly to this conference. 

Throughout the many sessions and speeches, individuals emphasized the 

need for humanity in health and society. I believe we were already proponents 

of this fundamental idea by simply having those discussions. The creation of 

this space where everyone was welcome to contribute and share thoughts is 

key to growth in whatever discipline or setting. I feel particularly grateful as 

every single person I interacted with made me feel heard and valued in this 

empowered environment. 

These days were an exceptional learning experience as sessions covered a wide 

array of topics, from advocacy to increasing diversity in global health leadership. 

Each presentation and discussion was led by experts in the field, providing 

valuable insights that I could not necessarily gain in a college classroom. The 

interactive conversations were particularly beneficial, and something I feel 

should be more prioritized in health education settings. Learning from others so 

invested in the betterment of global health and engaging in thought-provoking 

discussions has deepened my passion for the field. 

This conference was an overall amazing experience. I was able to deepen my 

understanding of the complexities of global health while fueling my determination 

to make a positive impact. The connections I made, the knowledge I gained, 

and the inspiration I gathered from meeting accomplished professionals left 

an incredible mark on my journey in global health. I am eager to apply what I 

have learned in college and throughout my future to contribute to creating a 

healthier, more equitable world. 

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Written by Joseph Owuor; MS 

Medical Science and MPH Graduate Student ’23 Larner College 

of Medicine University of Vermont 

An Environment that Fosters Collaboration, 

Learning, and the Exchange of Ideas 

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere 

gratitude to all of you for briefly taking the time to get to 

know me and discuss my aspirations during the Nuvance 

Health and UVM Larner College of Medicine 2nd Global 

Health Conference. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to connect with such 

esteemed doctors and professionals in the field of global health. 

I would like to extend a special thank you for inviting me to attend the 

conference and for making it possible for me to be a part of this inspiring event. 

Your collective efforts have created an environment that fosters collaboration, 

learning, and the exchange of ideas. 

During our interactions, each of you provided valuable insights and guidance, 

which have further fueled my passion for pursuing a career in medicine and 

global health. Your expertise, knowledge, and willingness to engage with 

aspiring individuals like myself have left a lasting impression. 

I am truly appreciative of the 

warmth and inclusiveness that 

I experienced throughout the 

conference. The conversations 

I had with all of you and other 

participants reaffirmed my 

commitment to making a 

meaningful contribution to 

global health initiatives. Your 

support and encouragement 

have been invaluable, and I 

am excited to continue this 

journey with your guidance 

and mentorship. 

I am honored to have had the opportunity to connect with such distinguished 

professionals. Your contributions to the field of global health are inspiring, and I 

look forward to staying connected and learning from your experiences. 

I hope to have the opportunity to connect with all of you again in the future. 

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“It fueled my passion for pursuing a career in medicine and global health” 

Joseph Owuor (UVMLCOM student) 

“I found the conference to be particularly exciting and effective in stimulating 

my curiosity for the field of Global Health.” 

Hugo Lehrach (Yale Student) 

“Thank you so much for including me in your Global Health family. It is a great 

privilege and joy, as is knowing you.” 

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Rudy Ruggles 

I am still buzzing from the stimulating and engaging conference in CT. It was 

absolutely wonderful to meet so many of our international partners! 

Best, 

Andrea Green 

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“The conference gave me renewed hope. There are many opportunities going 

forward.” 

Mary Kincart and Catherine Winkler 

“I keep saying that the vision of the global health program is a great inspiration for 

many and many people around the world, bringing a lot of hope to underserved 

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Elvis Novas 

Thank you for your good 

wishes and advice. We are also 

very much thankful to you for 

all the efforts. We have been 

part of a few consortiums. 

We know how much pain 

taking and continuous efforts 

are required. We give hats 

off to you for giving all these 

years for all us. We can just 

imagine what challenges you 

may have faced in the past 

to come to a new place and 

establish yourself in this field, 

more importantly, building a 

global team which is next to 

impossible. 

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Thanks so much for preparing a great Global Health Symposium with an excellent 

academic and social program. 

All details were covered, including transportation, meals, rooms, breakout, and 

plenary sessions. 

Definitely, this is a great family worldwide distributed. 

As Majid said, we have a different philosophy and definition of global health, 

where social justice and equity is the center. 

Thanks for training us to be “the voice of the unvoiced people” 

Warm regards 

Marcos A. Núñez Cuervo 

I found the conference to be particularly exciting and effective in stimulating my 

curiosity for the field of Global Health. The speakers and experiences that they 

related remind me that there is nothing more important than human connection. 

I hope that I can stay connected to the Global Health Institute in some way. 

Best regards 

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The conference and all its related activities were a major success!! 

Grace Linhard 

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I do agree with Dr. Bakeera, these conferences were great and very interesting. 

I keep saying that the program is a great inspiration for many and many people 

around the world, bringing a lot of hopes to underserved populations, even in 

our local community. 

Jason Nova’s presentation was masterly, and to hear from Dr. Bakeera that this 

model can be replicated throughout is magnificent! 

Yes, together, we can make changes! 

Elvis 

It was a pleasure to be able to come to the conference and hear about the 

wonderful capacity building work that you’ve been able to do through Nuvance 

and University of Vermont! 

Tracy Rabin 

Congratulations on a very successful conference! It was a wonderful experience. 

Judy Lewis 

What a wonderful 2 days. 

MarieElena Cordisco MA, NP-C, APRN 

Associate Vice President Clinical Trials 

Research and Innovation 

First and foremost, we are grateful to have had the opportunity to not only 

attend but participate in the 2nd Global Health Conference. It was an honor 

to be surrounded by so many incredible people and minds, working tirelessly to 

improve our communities across the globe. 

Again, thank you for believing in the Dominican Community Center and how we 

can contribute to the great work of the Global Health Academy. 

Jason Nova 

There are so many talented people in Latinx community. Our responsibility as 

members of the global health program is to provide them a platform to showcase 

their brilliance. 

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It was such an amazing experience. Thank you for having me and giving me this 

opportunity. 

I am excited to think about collaboration with all the members of our consortium. 

I am very happy that I met my colleagues from Zimbabwe. 

Best regards, 

Khoa 

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Week 4 Reflection 

Written by Asima Mian 

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With the global health elective coming to an 

end, it’s a very bittersweet moment. I am excited 

to go home to my family however I feel as if I’ve 

created another family here in the Naggalama 

village. The highlight of my last week was when 

I got to perform a C section from start to finish. 

I performed a few more deliveries and spent 

time in the lab looking at malaria and TB under 

the microscope. My time in Uganda has been 

exceptional, I have learned, seen, and experienced so much that I would 

otherwise not be exposed to in the US. One of the biggest challenges I felt was 

trying to educate and inform patients about family planning. I treated several 

patients with miscarriages and many of these pregnancies were occurring while 

they were only 2-3 months postpartum. On my last day at the hospital, I went 

to check if there were any deliveries to be expected. A 26-year-old woman, 

G3P0 came to the hospital in labor at 39 weeks. I monitored her labor for 8 

hours until she finally went into active labor. She was struggling to push with her 

contractions due to pain and fatigue. The baby had a nuchal cord seen in the 

US and the patient wanted to attempt vaginal delivery. The labor was long and 

tiring and she delivered a beautiful baby boy. When I asked her if she thought of 

a name she said, “Asim”. I smiled and told her I loved the name since it was the 

male version of my name. It was such a coincidence that she named the baby 

Asim since she did not know my first name. 

Uganda exceeded any expectations I had, I am very happy and grateful to have 

had the opportunity to experience the culture and medicine in Uganda. I cannot 

wait to go back! 

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Hispanic/Latinx Voices; 

Stories from 

our Community 

Section Editor: Elvis Novas 

Written by Elvis Novas 

Advisor for the Dominican Community Center and 

member of the Board of Directors of Housatonic Habitat 

for Humanity, Danbury, CT 

“I am very grateful for the privilege of being selected 

as editor for the column “Hispanic/Latinx Voices: 

Stories from our Community ‘’ of the Global Health 

eMagazine.” 

My desire for a better community has been the guide to introduce me to 

community work, specifically in the Hispanic/Latinx community. This experience 

has allowed me to see and treat people in our community with great human and 

professional values; men and women who just need a platform to share their 

stories and amplify the voices of others. 

Our vision for the column “Hispanic/Latinx Voices: Stories From Our Community” 

is based on the interest of making our people, culture, values, and points of view 

known and at the same time motivate our audience to be more interested in our 

community. 

With this, we seek greater visibility for our community, the opportunity for our 

people to expose their talents and abilities to communicate and for others to 

know our true stories. I encourage you to follow us each month as we feature 

inspiring stories from our Hispanic/Latinx community in the city of Danbury, 

Connecticut. 

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Elké Calero-Sweeney 

A Mental Health Professional and a Community Advocate 

Elké is a Bi-lingual and Bi-cultural Mental Health 

Clinician who works as a Clinical Social Worker for the 

State of CT, Coalition Director of Prevention Services 

with Stand Together Make a Difference - MCCA, 

Clinical Consultant at LYFE Detention Center, and 

Adjunct Professor. Elke is also a member of the Board 

of Directors for the Harambee Youth & Community 

Center, and the National Organization of Black Girl 

Health. 

Elke has 29 years of psycho-educational, counseling, and clinical experience. A 

graduate from WCSU with a bachelor’s degree in social work, and a master’s 

degree of Clinical Social Work from Fordham University, she is the first-born 

indigenous Latina college graduate in her family. Her daughter, Tehya, is the firstborn 

college graduate on her father’s side of the family. 

Elke was born in Stamford, CT and is the first-born United States generation 

from immigrant parents. As a child and youth, Elke’s frequent visits and stays in 

Peru, where most of her family reside, exposed her to conditions of poverty and 

femicide, and issues of indigenous rights, which paved the pathway for her work in 

advocacy, trauma intervention and prevention, and mental health therapy. 

Elke dedicates her clinical and educational skills to communities that have been 

economically and socially marginalized and have the least amount of access to 

culturally responsive treatment, therapy, and education. She focuses on the social 

determinants of health, complex trauma, substance misuse prevention, and under 

resourced communities impacted by oppressive systems. She incorporates her 

cultural indigenous healing practices into her clinical therapeutic skills. 

Elke gives back into her community by providing advocacy skills and worker’s 

rights for immigrant communities - specifically day laborers. She also provides 

pro-bono assessments for Immigrant attorney’s and provides comprehensive 

sex-education and harm reduction workshops for youth. Elke has been living in 

the City of Danbury, CT since 1999 and continues to live, work, and volunteer in 

the city that she loves and cares for, focusing on creating a safer and healthier 

community. She follows the mission of the Harambee Youth Center “All Together, 

We Pull Together”, and the mission of her prevention coalition work “Stand 

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Health Disparities within our Borders 

Section Editor: Ritesh Vidhun 

Food Deserts in the United States: Impact 

on Healthcare 

Written by Ritesh Vidhun 

Access to healthy and nutritious food is a fundamental 

necessity for good health. However, access to these 

products is often challenging for many communities 

across the United States. Regions where these foods, 

particularly fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, 

are limited are referred to as “food deserts.” There are specific metrics to classify 

these areas developed by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) which are 

used by other agencies and organizations.1 This month’s piece will explore the 

concept of food deserts in the US, utilizing relevant sources, and discuss their 

profound impact on healthcare. 

Defining Food Deserts: 

According to the USDA, a food desert is 

typically an urban or rural area lacking 

in reliable access to grocery stores or 

other outlets offering fresh, healthy, and 

affordable food. 1 In these areas, residents 

often rely on convenience stores or fastfood 

restaurants, leading to a scarcity of 

nutritious options. The lack of access is 

influenced by factors such as distance 

to grocery stores, transportation 

limitations, income disparities, and the 

absence of quality food suppliers. The 

underlying reasons for its existence is rooted in systemic issues of inequity, but 

not the focus of this edition. 

Extent of the Problem: 

Food deserts are pervasive across the United States, affecting both urban and rural 

populations. According to a report by the USDA, approximately 19 million people 

live in food deserts, with low-income neighborhoods being disproportionately 

impacted. 2 The problem is especially prevalent in underserved communities, 

where socioeconomic factors intertwine with limited access to exacerbate health 

disparities. 

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Impact on Healthcare: 

• Poor Nutrition and Chronic Diseases: Food deserts contribute to a 

higher prevalence of poor nutrition, which is associated with the 

development of chronic diseases. Limited access to fresh produce 

and whole grains increases the likelihood of consuming processed 

and unhealthy foods, leading to an increased risk of obesity, 

diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and certain types of cancer. 

• Health Inequalities: Food deserts contribute to existing health 

inequalities, disproportionately affecting low-income individuals 

and communities of color. Lack of access to healthy food 

options widens the health gap between different socioeconomic 

groups, exacerbating existing disparities in health outcomes. 

• Limited Preventive Care: Inadequate access to nutritious food can 

hinder preventive healthcare efforts. A lack of nutrient-rich 

options in food deserts may limit individuals’ ability 

to maintain a healthy diet, thereby decreasing their overall 

health and increasing the burden on healthcare systems. 

• Mental Health Concerns: Food insecurity resulting from food deserts 

can negatively impact mental health. The stress and 

anxiety associated with not having reliable access to nutritious food 

can contribute to increased levels of depression, anxiety, and 

other mental health disorders. 3 

Addressing the Issue: 

• Improving Food Access: Increasing the number of grocery stores, 

farmers markets, and community gardens in food deserts can 

provide residents with more options for fresh, affordable, and 

nutritious food. Public-private partnerships and initiatives can 

help encourage investment in underserved areas while leading to 

more affordable prices. 

• Education and Outreach: Raising awareness about the importance 

of a healthy diet and providing education on nutrition can empower 

individuals to make informed choices about their dietary habits. 

Educational programs can be implemented in schools, community 

centers, and healthcare facilities. 

• Transportation Solutions: Addressing transportation limitations by 

improving public transportation or implementing mobile 

grocery stores can bridge the gap between food deserts and 

food sources, ensuring that residents have reliable access to healthy 

food options. 

• Policy Interventions: Government policies can play a crucial role 

in combating food deserts. Strategies such as financial incentives 

for grocery stores to open in underserved areas and zoning 

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Food deserts clearly pose significant challenges to public health in the US, 

with far-reaching implications for healthcare. The lack of access to affordable 

and nutritious food contributes to a range of health issues, particularly among 

marginalized populations. This contributes to the inequities seen in American 

healthcare and no number of medications can overcome the issue of poor 

nutrition. There is an increased number of providers prescribing patients 

healthy foods to reduce their likelihood of developing the chronic conditions 

mentioned prior, but not many insurance companies include this in coverage 

leading to further challenges.5 This is an interdisciplinary issue which requires 

collaborative efforts from various stakeholders, including policymakers, 

community organizations, and healthcare providers. 

For more information, refer to the sources or contact ritesh.vidhun@tufts.edu. 

References: 

1. https://www.ers.usda.gov/amber-waves/2011/december/datafeature-mapping-food-deserts-in-the-us/ 

2. https://www.ers.usda.gov/webdocs/publications/45014/30940_err140. 

pdf 

3. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/what-are-fooddeserts#typical-populations 

4. https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/obesity-prevention-source/obesityprevention/food-environment/supermarkets-food-retail-farmersmarkets/ 

5. https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/01/08/food-medicineprescriptions-doctors/ 



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During times of confusion, tribulation, grief, uncertainty, and despair, the arts 

enliven us by reintegrating the disjointed pieces of ourselves and replenishing 

them with clarity and hope. The arts remind us of our individual and collective 

potential to grow, evolve, and transform. They remind us of what and who we 

can be and what we can create. In this new section, we bring you works of art 

that have moved and inspired us. We encourage you to also share works that 

have inspired you. 

In this edition of the Global Health E-magazine, I would like to introduce you to 

the incredibly talented performance artist from Belgium/Mexico, Francis Alÿs. 

After reading the comments and feedback from participants of the Global 

Health Day Conference, I couldn’t help but think of Alys’ remarkable work in 

Lima titled “When Faith Moves Mountains.” 

“When Faith Moves Mountains” (2002) is a renowned performance art piece 

by Belgian/Mexican artist Francis Alÿs. The performance took place in Lima, 

Peru, and involved a large group of volunteers, including students, workers, and 

residents of the local community. 

The meaning behind “When Faith Moves Mountains” lies in its exploration 

of collective action, the power of belief, and the potential for change. The 

performance revolved around a symbolic gesture of attempting to move a 

sand dune using shovels. The participants lined up along the edge of the dune 

and began to shovel small amounts of sand, attempting to collectively shift the 

massive mound. 

The physical act of moving the sand dune was not the primary goal of the 

performance; rather, it served as a metaphor for the belief in collective effort 

and the potential for small actions to create significant change. Through their 

combined faith and labor, the participants aimed to challenge the notion of 

what is possible and emphasize the transformative power of collective action. 

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Batur Volcano, Nusa Penida, 

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Section Editor: 

Dilyara F. Nurkhametova, MD, PhD 

Director of Nuvance Health Global Health Electives Program 

for AUC/RUSM 

This new column exhibits the beauties of our planet earth 

and our everyday destructive actions against it. We are 

witnessing Earth undergoing a profound transformation. 

In this recently launched section, we appreciate the gems 

of our planet while raising awareness of climate change. 

We invite our global health community to share photos, 

videos, inspirational resources, and stories. We want to 

hear from you how climate change affects people and 

health in your part of the world. 

Equity in planetary health education initiatives 

COMMENT| VOLUME 7, ISSUE 1, E6-E7, JANUARY 2023; The Lancet Planetary Health; 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/S2542-5196(22)00142-5 

In this commentary Authors highlight the importance of education and colearning 

in addressing climate crises, equity in educational efforts in the field of Planetary 

Health, inclusive approaches when addressing social determinants of health, 

reducing health disparities for equitable engagement and outcomes in the field. 

Read the full text here 

Education in Planetary Health 

The Planetary Health Academy 

The Planetary Health Academy was founded in spring 2020 by KLUG – German 

Climate Change and Health Alliance and Health For Future. 

On the Planetary Health Academy website you can find materials “to help you get 

an overview on Planetary Health and to deepen your existing knowledge. You will 

also find the recordings and additional material of the past lecture series. 

You can watch the lectures and materials for free at any time.” 

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“The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and World Resources 

Institute with support from the Wellcome Trust are hosting a webinar on 

designing a Planetary Health Watch – a system aimed at integrated monitoring 

of factors relating to the health impacts of environmental change, the drivers 

of change, and policy responses to protect health. The aim of the webinar is to 

introduce the Planetary Health Watch and get feedback on its vision, scope, 

opportunities, approach as well as the key design questions that should be 

addressed in the workshop and any further activities.” 

Watch the recording here 

2023 Big Picture Competition Winners 

https://www.bigpicturecompetition.org/2023-winners 

Backyard Friend (from Cities 

Gone Wild). Asheville, North 

Carolina, United States. 

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Nose To Nose. Joey and Bat Sanctuary, Beveridge, Victoria, Australia. Photographer: 

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The Voice of 

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Section Editor: Joshua Matusuko 

HARNESSING THE POWER OF YOUTH: 

COMBATING THE RISING BURDEN OF 

NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES IN UGANDA 

Written by Joshua Matusuko 

Medical student at MaKCHS 

Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, 

diabetes, and chronic respiratory disease, are now the leading cause of death in 

most regions of the world. Africa, home to 54 low- and middle-income countries, 

is expected to have the world’s largest increase in NCD deaths over the next 

decade. This will impose a significant burden to the continent, which is also 

projected to see its population double within the next generation. NCDs not only 

affect the health of a population, but also negatively impact the socioeconomic 

development of countries creating a financial burden on the healthcare system 

and lowering the productivity of 

those who get ill or pass away. 

Sadly, 85% of premature deaths due 

to NCDs occur in low- and middleincome 

countries, where resources 

are already scarce. Premature 

deaths from NCDs are largely 

caused by modifiable risk factors 

including tobacco use, unhealthy 

diet, physical inactivity and harmful use of alcohol. Although communicable 

diseases and other conditions still predominate in sub-Saharan Africa, NCDs 

are projected to become the leading cause of death by 2030. 

In Uganda, 33% of total deaths are due to NCDs and for every citizen the 

probability of dying prematurely from one of the four main NCDs is 22%. Although 

smoking has declined in Uganda, 15% of men and 3% of women still frequent 

tobacco products. Alcohol use is another NCD risk factor with a relatively high 

prevalence in Uganda. Different studies have recorded Uganda to be the biggest 

alcohol consumer per capita in Africa and among the biggest alcohol consumers 

in the world. Unhealthy diets and insufficient physical activity are all increasing 

problems in the country and the prevalence of overweight and obesity has been 

on the rise over recent years. Nearly one fifth of adults have high blood pressure, 

and about 3% have diabetes. Furthermore, Uganda is one of the countries with 

the highest rates of traffic accident fatalities, with an estimated 29 deaths per 

100,000 population in 2016. 

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However, there is a huge opportunity to curb this potential disaster–the youth. 

Given that Africa has the youngest population in the world, focusing on this 

demographic is key. Today, more than one-third, or about 360 million Africans, 

are young people between the ages of 10 and 24. By 2050, when they reach 

45 and older—the time when NCD risks are highest—the population in Africa 

will be three times its current size. Without taking any action, this large cohort 

will be further burdened by NCDs because the risk behaviors mentioned earlier 

are on the rise among young people today. Together, adolescence and young 

adulthood represent a period of experimentation and identity formation, and 

also a time when lifelong behavior patterns are typically initiated or established. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 70 percent of premature 

deaths in adults worldwide are the result of behaviors begun in adolescence. 

Thus, interventions that tackle the social and economic precursors of NCD 

risks, encourage positive health behaviors, and discourage negative ones in 

young people can significantly shift the projected trajectory of NCDs in Africa. 

Positive behaviors established during childhood or adolescence, such as 

healthy eating and regular exercise, are more likely to be carried through to 

adulthood. In contrast, the earlier people begin using harmful substances such 

as alcohol, the greater the risk of abuse and dependence later in life. Typically, 

when unhealthy behaviors persist into adulthood, they become difficult to 

change. This is particularly important in Uganda, having such a significant 

youth population. In fact, according to the latest State of Uganda Population 

Report 2012 released in December, Uganda has the youngest population in the 

world, with over 78% below the age of 30 years. This presents both a unique 

challenge but also an unusual opportunity in fighting the NCD burden. In 

Uganda, research has shown a high prevalence of NCD risk behaviors among 

University students (Nyombi et al., 2016). 

As the NCD MAK chapter, we have proposed and embarked on several projects 

to utilize this opportunity and target the young population. We believe more 

in preventative than curative strategies. Among the many endeavors we 

proposed, a picture book that raises awareness about NCD risk factors and 

their prevention could be especially effective. This book would be written in 

simple language and illustrated with engaging pictures to make it appealing 

and easy to understand for adolescents. The book should cover topics such 

as healthy eating, physical activity, avoiding tobacco and alcohol, and stress 

management. The books could be distributed to primary and secondary 

schools in Central Uganda to children aged 10 to 14 years. Furthermore, 

education sessions targeting 15 to 19 year olds by trained facilitators with 

interactive and engaging teaching methods for retention of material could be 

conducted in secondary schools and at adolescent clinics in Mulago Hospital. 

These among others are some of the projects we are doing in our capacity as 

medical students to remedy this growing problem. 

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When one thinks about how to find a solution to a global health problem and 

or a local community health problem, the think tank needs to include the 

baccalaureate prepared nurse when this level of education is available in a 

country, understanding that some countries graduate nurses with diplomas, 

associate degrees and other country-specific criteria. We know that employment 

of a professionally prepared (baccalaureate level nurse) significantly leads to 

better patient health outcomes in any health care institution in the U.S. (AACN, 

2019). Health care complexity dictates that the nurse must be ready to engage 

in high-level decision making, learn new ways to utilize clinical judgement, 

determine team building opportunities, and have the ability to shift and manage 

complex care and or utilize their political acumen. Who better to meet these 

challenges, than the baccalaureate prepared nurse? 

Educational institutions then need to provide opportunities that will allow these 

students enrolled in a baccalaureate educational program the opportunity to 

develop these leadership or problem-solving skills. Some of these opportunities 

could come through their nursing leadership classes and or their community or 

public health nursing course. Another way to engage the student is to allow these 

opportunities in the clinical settings during clinical time. Imagine introducing the 

student(s) to the nursing leadership team? Allowing them to view a leadership 

team meeting, modeling leadership behavior or qualities? Helping students to 

understand what committees are the nursing leaders a part of? How do they 

solve on the units? What community and or staff health issues are they facing? 

Maybe the student can help the leaders to view the problem from an outside 

perspective or help the leader to consider a different option? 

To start off some of these skills can be implemented in a nursing leadership class 

by practicing case studies and looking at ways to address both local and global 

health problems. Brainstorming ideas and looking at things from outside of the 

box, might be the way to find a unique solution to a complex problem. Having 

someone who is not intimately involved directly in the situation might help view 

the problem from a unique lens. Other ways in which this can be done is by 

partnering with other nursing schools from across the globe. Opportunities for 

nursing students to travel to other countries and experience a new culture or 

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health care organization are wonderful experiences for a student. Students 

can learn so much and compare what they have seen in their own countries 

and how health problems are addressed in their visiting country. Respect for 

one’s health culture is important. Each culture is unique, one is not better than 

the other, just different. For a student to learn and appreciate a new health 

culture is important. 

Remember baccalaureate prepared nurses can contribute to global health 

management through their school readiness. Nurses are professionals who learn 

to promote human health and they need to learn to understand the idea of 

social determinants of health; how does poverty, education, stress, employment, 

or lack thereof, as well as, food safety impact overall health achievement 

day to day? Today’s nursing leader needs to think and act differently in an 

ever-changing health care environment. Nursing students need to learn ways 

to be strong, innovative, financially savvy, and to develop the willingness to 

take on visionary and forward thinking towards solving community problems or 

concerns. Baccalaureate nurses can be the leaders and the change agent. A 

baccalaureate prepared nurse can think rationally, be open-minded and learn 

that decision making needs to be informed by evidence-based practice. 

Local ways to create change: To get ready for global health, one way to start 

to create change is to do so at the local level. Maybe take on a leadership role 

in a student nurses’ organization; many chapters give back to their community 

through service. Students can also participate in state nursing student 

organizations, and even national student nurses’ organizations. Additional 

ways to take action is becoming a part of a local community table, local 

boards/community committees, attending community meetings, and by joining 

professional nursing organizations and engaging with others for policy change 

through patient advocacy. Being a professional modern nurse is learning to 

become a change agent. Change can be difficult and take a long time to solve 

an issue, but by engaging nurses and including them on the think tanks to help 

resolve community issues, one will view the problem holistically and help find a 

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Congratulations!! 

Our warm congratulations to Dr Pham Le 

Anh Nguyen for completing a 2-month 

clinical rotation in the ICU department at 

Norwalk hospital under the supervision 

of Dr Robyn Scatena. Dr Pham is an ICU 

doctor from Cho Ray hospital, he was 

nominated as a Nair Scholar in Global 

Pulmonary Medicine and arrived in the 

US in April 10th for the clinical rotation 

with Nuvance Health Global Health 

Program. We hope that Dr Pham had a 

rewarding experience with us and will be 

now joining the group of Global Health 

Scholars alumni at Cho Ray hospital. We 

wish Dr Pham all the best in his future 

endeavors! 

Welcome 

On June 19, 2023, Dr Atthayaporn Choomai 

- an internist in Thasala hospital, Nakhorn 

Si Thammarat, Thailand - arrived in 

Norwalk for a clinical rotation with Nuvance 

Health Global Health Program as a Nair 

Scholar. Dr Atthayaporn Choomai will 

spend 5 weeks in Norwalk hospital under 

the supervision of Dr Robyn Scatena. 

This visit is a part of our evolving 

collaboration with the new GH site in 

Walailak University, Thailand. 

We welcome Dr Choomai to Nuvance 

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Norwalk hospital and look forward to 

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Offline: The case for global health 

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Global health has become fashionably unfashionable. The case against 

global health is strong. Global health is the invention of a largely white and 

wealthy elite residing in high-income, English-language speaking countries. 

The discipline claims to be concerned about the health of people living in lowincome 

and middle-income settings. But the resources—human, infrastructural, 

and financial—underpinning global health are mostly concentrated in those 

countries already replete with power and money. “Helicopter” research is not 

uncommon. The contribution of scientists and research funders to sustainable 

advances in health care in the countries of their alleged concern is minimal. 

More often, the relationship between western medical science and the 

countries they work in is extractive. Global health institutions are mostly led 

by western-educated men. Global health agencies are only superficially 

member-state organisations. In truth, influence lies with those nations 

providing the greatest resources. Global health has enabled public health 

schools and university departments to continue to enrich themselves through 

exorbitant student fees and generous research grants. Global health journals 

are no better. Most are creatures of western medical publishing houses, even 

those that proclaim radical open access histories. The unearned privileges 

of a few suppress the justified demands of the many. It is hard to avoid the 

conclusion that global health is little more than an exclusive club, disguising 

its colonial origins and practices in the stirring language of equity and justice. 

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Calendar of Events 

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June 1-4: Preparation for the second NVH/UVMLCOM Global Health Conference 

June 1-4: Visiting leadership from NIH in Armenia 

June 4-7: The second Nuvance Health/UVMLCOM Global Health Conference 

June 11-12: Finalizing the global health diaries with Amanda Wallace and Mitra 

Sadigh 

June 12: Global Health Leadership Team meeting 

June 12: Debriefing meeting with Wendi to discuss the second global health 

conference and the future direction 

June 13: Debriefing meeting with Dilyara Nurkhametova, the assistant director of 

the global health program to discuss the summer electives and hosting global 

health scholars 

June 14: Meeting with the leadership of Dominican Republic Community Center 

to discuss the logistics of the summer program for the selected high school 

students at the Global Health Academy 

June 15: Debriefing meeting with Dilyara Nurkhametova 

June 15: Debriefing meeting with Wendi Cuscina, the manager of the global 

health program 

June 15: Meeting with NVH psychiatry residents to go over the current legislations 

in Uganda 

June 16: Meeting with Professor Sewankambo to discuss the potential panel 

proposals in preparation for participation in UNGA78 

June 17: Discussion around new legislations in Uganda with Mariah McNamara 

and Dilyara as well as Wendi Cuscina 

June 17: Boot camp in preparation UVMLCOM MS1 students summer GHEs 


Sadigh 

June 19: Debriefing session on the second global health conference with Dr. 

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June 19: Meeting with Drs. Z Quazi, Kaveh Khoshnood, and Abhay Gaidhane to 

discuss potential collaborative projects 

June 19: Discussion around participation in UNGA78 with colleagues around the 

world 

June 19: Meeting with Mitra Sadigh to start writing a panel proposal for UNGA78 

June 19: Meeting with Dr Khoa, Dr Mariah McNamara, and UVMLCOM and AUC/ 

RUSM students in preparation for the GHE in Vietnam 

June 20: Debriefing meeting with Wendi to discuss the 2024 fiscal budget 

June 20: Meeting with one of the academy faculty to discuss the potential 

projects for UNGA78 and publications 

June 20: Meeting with Susan Byekwaso and Wendi Cuscina to review the ongoing 

projects in Uganda 

June 20: Discussion of the fiscal budget with Dilyara Nurkhametova, the assistant 

program director 

June 20: Teaching academy dinner with Dr.Asghar Rastegar 

June 21: The second PT Teaching Academy Grand Rounds 

June 21: Dr. Dilyara Nurkhametova’s meeting with Prof Samuel Luboga, Dr 

Catherine Kwagala, Sr Jane Frances, Dr Simon Otim, Susan Byekwaso, and 

UVMLCOM students in preparation for the GHE in Uganda 

June 21: Dr. Dilyara Nurkhametova’s meeting with UNIBE coordinators Vera Farias, 

Paola Garcia, Dra Carolina Valdez, Dr Aparna Oltikar, and UVMLCOM and AUC/ 

RUSM students in preparation for the GHE in DR 

June 22: Meeting with Dr. Dereck DeLeon, CAO, and Deborah Hewitt to discuss 

the future direction of the global health nursing division 

June 23-26: Working on the proposed panels to the UNGA78 with the colleagues 

around the world and Mitra Sadigh 

June 23-26: Multiple meetings with one of the global health faculty in preparation 

of submitting a manuscript to the Lancet 

June 23-26: Multiple meetings with one of the global health faculty in preparation 

of submitting panel proposals to the UNGA78 


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June 25: Discussion around the recent events in Uganda with reverend Sam 

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June 25: Debriefing session with Dr. Stephen Scholand in preparation of his travel 

to Thailand with medical students 

June 26: Debriefing session with Dilyara Nurkhametova to discuss the recent 

events in Uganda and follow up on the current situation of the program students 

in different international sites 

June 26-28: Finalizing the July issue of the global health eMagazine with section 

editors 

June 26: Seven UVMLCOM MS1 students started their GHE Uganda, two UVMLCOM 

students started their GHE in Vietnam; one UVMLCOM student started their GHE 

in DR 

June 27: Meeting with Dr Julia Auerbach to discuss potential collaboration and 

opportunities for the role of GH faculty member 

June 28: Three UVMLCOM MS1 students started their GHE in Thailand 

June 29: following up meeting with Wendi Cuscina on fiscal budget and summer 

programs at global health academy 

June 29: Meeting with Dr. Jarrett to discuss hosting two Vietnamese colleagues 

June 29: Debriefing meeting with Dr. Nurkhametova, the assistant director of the 

global health program 

June 30: Zoom meeting with professor Sewankambo to discuss the submitted 

panel proposals to UNGA78 

June 30: Follow up on Dingle project with Professor Gunter, the director of the 

global health at SHU 

June 30: Finalizing the July issue of eMagazine with Amanda Wallace 

UVMLCOM 

June 1: Touchbase meeting with Dr Mariah McNamara and Dr Dilyara 

Nurkhametova 

June 2: GH pre-departure session for UVMLCOM MS1 students in preparation for 

summer GH electives 

June 7: Meeting with Dr Stephen Scholand and UVMLCOM and AUC/RUSM 

students in preparation for the GHE in Thailand 

June 7: Touchbase meeting with Dr Mariah McNamara and Dr Dilyara 

Nurkhametova 

June 9: GH pre-departure session for UVMLCOM MS1 students in preparation for 

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June 12: Global Health Leadership Team meeting 

June 17: Boot camp in preparation UVMLCOM MS1 students summer GHEs 

June 19: Meeting with Dr Khoa, Dr Mariah McNamara, and UVMLCOM and AUC/ 

RUSM students in preparation for the GHE in Vietnam 

June 21: Meeting with Prof Samuel Luboga, Dr Catherine Kwagala, Sr Jane 

Frances, Dr Simon Otim, Susan Byekwaso, and UVMLCOM students in preparation 

for the GHE in Uganda 

June 21: Meeting with UNIBE coordinators Vera Farias, Paola Garcia, Dra Carolina 

Valdez, Dr Aparna Oltikar, and UVMLCOM and AUC/RUSM students in preparation 

for the GHE in DR 

June 26: Seven UVMLCOM MS1 students started their GHE Uganda, two UVMLCOM 

students started their GHE in Vietnam; one UVMLCOM student started their GHE 

in DR 

June 28: Three UVMLCOM MS1 students started their GHE in Thailand 

June 28: Meeting with Dr. Katie Wells to discuss the possibility of submitting 

another panel proposal to UNGA78 

June 28: Meeting with the coordinator of the Global Health and Bloodless 

Medicine 

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June 6: Touch base meeting with Dr. Elina Mukhametshina 

June 7: Dr. Elina Mukhametshina and Dr. Dilyara Nurkhametova conducted an 

interview with an AUC student applicant for the GHE 

June 14: Touch base meeting with Dr. Elina Mukhametshina 

June 12: Orientation meeting with AUC/RUSM students in preparation for the 

GHE in India 

June 12: Global Health Elective (GHE) debrief meeting with AUC student 

June 13: Orientation meeting with AUC/RUSM students in preparation for the 

GHE in Uganda 

June 23: Two AUC students completed their GHE in Vietnam 

June 26: Touch base meeting with Dr Elina Mukhametshina 

June 26: Two AUC/RUSM students started GHE in Vietnam; two AUC students 

started GHE in DR 

June 28: One AUC student started GHE in Thailand 

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