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OUR PEOPLE,<br />
OUR MISSION<br />
Global Health<br />
<strong>eMagazine</strong><br />
<strong>August</strong> <strong>2023</strong><br />
Highlights<br />
Spotlight<br />
Clinical Case of the Month<br />
Reflections<br />
Global Mental Health<br />
Hispanic/Latinx Communities<br />
Voices of Ugandan Students<br />
Our Beautiful Planet<br />
Innovation and Technology<br />
Nursing Division<br />
Art to Remind Us of Who We<br />
Can Be<br />
Article of the Month<br />
Video of the Month<br />
Dr. Menn Memorial<br />
Among the Letters<br />
Congratulations<br />
Welcome<br />
Calendar<br />
• Research and advocacy: The group conducts research to uncover<br />
instances of colonial biases and prejudices in global health policies and<br />
interventions. Armed with evidence, the DIG Mak Chapter advocates for<br />
policy changes and calls for the implementation of culturally sensitive<br />
and community-centered health practices. We have started on a<br />
research project entitled, “Introducing a curriculum in colonization and<br />
decolonization of global health Uganda: a pathway to equitable and<br />
culturally responsive healthcare.” This is to be carried out amongst all<br />
medical schools in Uganda.<br />
• Empowerment and capacity building: By empowering students and<br />
healthcare practitioners with critical insights, the group aims to create<br />
a cadre of advocates and practitioners who can champion decolonized<br />
approaches to health. We have embarked on starting a decolonization<br />
chapter in every medical school in Uganda, and the process has already<br />
started in Mbarara and Gulu medical schools.<br />
• International collaboration: The DIG Mak Chapter collaborates with<br />
other student-led and global health organizations, like Nuvance Health<br />
worldwide to foster a global movement for decolonized health practices.<br />
By sharing knowledge and resources, the group seeks to create a united<br />
front against colonial legacies in health.<br />
Governance<br />
The DIG Mak Chapter Group operates on a democratic and inclusive<br />
governance model. All members have equal opportunities to contribute<br />
their ideas, and decision-making processes are conducted through open<br />
discussions and consensus-building. The group elects its leadership annually<br />
through the group secretariat, ensuring that fresh perspectives are continually<br />
infused into its activities. The group also has a staff patron.<br />
Structure<br />
• Chairperson: Matsiko Joshua<br />
• Vice chairperson: Asiimwe Gracious<br />
• General Secretary: Segawa Micheal Collins<br />
The group also has an internal and external correspondent, and representatives<br />
from all years.<br />
Global Health Family<br />
Photo News<br />
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