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Events by HAEFA at Brown University, and horse/donkey cart :
Global Health Initiative Opportunities
Global Health Initiative Grand Rounds Lecture Series
Lectures | Receptions | Networking
Ruhul Abid, MD, PhD and
Bushra Binte Alam, MD, M.Phil
Tue | Oct 22 | 5-7pm
AMS | Room 280
AMS | Room 280
Lecture: Healthcare Delivery in Humanitarian Crisis and Resource-limited Setting: Management of Chronic Diseases
Dr. Ruhul Abid is an Associate Professor at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. Dr. Bushra Binte Alam is a Senior Health Specialist for the Health Nutrition and Population Global Practice at the World Bank, based in Bangladesh.
Drs. Abid and Alam are collaborating to provide humanitarian and healthcare services to 1.1 million Rohingya refugees from Myanmar living in the southeastern coastal regions of Bangladesh since 2017. They will share how the history of persecution and sensitivity to the local contexts helped them overcome the huge challenges in successfully serving the Rohingya and the host communities.
Dinner provided. Please RSVP if attending in person.
Informal Session with Pizza Lunch | 12-1pm | AMS Room 346
Please email eileen_wright@brown.edu to register.
Students • Faculty • Residents • Fellows • Trainees • PCE Credits • BRIGHT Eligible
Funding support provided by the Arnold T. Galkin Fund in memory of Paul J. Galkin
Informal Session with Pizza Lunch | 12-1pm | AMS Room 346
Please email eileen_wright@brown.edu to register.
Students • Faculty • Residents • Fellows • Trainees • PCE Credits • BRIGHT Eligible
Funding support provided by the Arnold T. Galkin Fund in memory of Paul J. Galkin
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HAEFA FLOOD RESPONSE FUNDRAISER
Dear HAEFA Supporter,
As you may be aware, a recent catastrophic flood in the eastern coastal regions of Bangladesh submerged thousands of villages and displaced more than 5 million people! More than 74 lives have been lost and thousands have been injured. Many have been living in Flood Shelters till to date.
In response to this grave crisis, HAEFA has compiled Mobile Medical Teams to serve 5 different regions in Noakhali, one of the most affected regions in Bangladesh. These Mobile Medical Teams have already served more than 1,000 patients for post-flood diseases at 5 different shelters as of today. These teams have been providing healthcare, free life saving medicines, water purification tablets and feminine hygiene products to the patients at the flood shelter. Our goal is to provide healthcare and emergency lifesaving medicines to over 5,000 flood survivors in the next two weeks.
As a valued supporter of HAEFA, your ongoing generosity has made it possible for us to continue this life saving humanitarian work. Today, we ask for your help once again. Your donation, no matter the amount, will directly help provide support to the flood victims and the vulnerable populations including women, children, and the elderly of the coastal regions, who urgently need lifesaving measures.
Please consider making a donation and sharing this message using the fundraising flier below. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
We are deeply grateful for your compassion and continued support!
Sincerely,
The HAEFA Team
Your generosity can make a significant difference in the lives of those who need it most. Thank you for your kindness and support.
As a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, all donations to HAEFA are tax deductible using the proceeding information.
HAEFA’s Tax Identification Number (EIN): 46-2997707
NTEE: Public Health Program (E70)
Text-to-Donate: 53-555 (Keyword: HAEFA)
Great! Awesome work by the HAEFA-UMD students for HAEFA
Great! Awesome work by the HAEFA-UMD students for the HAEFA team AT the University of Maryland, USA !!
HAEFA’s Student-Led Teach-In Session at George Washington University Medical School
HAEFA’s Student-Led Teach-In Session at George Washington University Medical School
On May 7th, 2024, HAEFA’s George Washington medical school chapter hosted its inaugural meeting. The meeting was presented under a teach-in format with multiple speakers composed entirely of student leadership from the organization. The topics of the teach-in were the HAEFA’s humanitarian and clinical services using electronic medical record (EMR) system for the rural and underserved populations in Kurigram, Noakhali and Cox’s Bazar districts of Bangladesh. A major focus of the topics was also on the Rohingya FDMN/refugee crisis and HAEFA’s intervention within the camps. The six student presenters were as follows: Ishan Abdullah, Meagan Mitchell, Abdulla Ali, William Huang, Hannaka Spillman,& Omar Saadi. Highlighted during the meeting were HAEFA’s innovative see-and-treat approach for cervical cancer, community-based tuberculosis screening and treatment workflow, COVID-19 management, natural disaster aid, and the implementation of NIROG in remote and underserved areas of Bangladesh. After discussing HAEFA’s role, the goals of the student organization were reviewed, and upcoming opportunities for new members were revealed. The talk was concluded with a reminder about how the plight of global disadvantaged populations vastly extends past their media exposure and the duty of students today in educating themselves and others to ensure these people are continuously given the support they need, The student organization has two fundraisers planned for the upcoming months and hopes to host another dedicated teach-in session focused on HAEFA’s disaster response within refugee camps.
New Cervical Cancer Screening Training and Research Center
The cervical Cancer Screening Training and Research Center of Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), was inaugurated on February 20th, 2023, with the aim to become the regional training hub for cervical cancer in Bangladesh, providing training to providers from various districts and upazilas of Bangladesh.
The opening ceremony was graced by esteemed guests, including the Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Professor Dr. Abul Basar Mohammad Khurshid Alam (DG), and Additional Director General (Administration), Professor Dr. Ahmedul Kabir (ADG), who joined in the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the center. The center has also received support from Brown University Global Health Initiative, Health and Education for All (HAEFA), and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s technical facilitators, who are providing their expertise to ensure the center’s success.
The center has also received support from the Brown University Global Health Initiative and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s technical facilitators, who are providing their expertise to ensure the success of the center. In addition, these organizations are also involved in capacity building and strengthening public healthcare facilities for cervical cancer in nine upazilas of Kurigram District and six upazilas of Cox’s Bazar District. The center’s primary focus is on capacity building and training of service providers to improve the quality of cervical cancer screening and treatment in Bangladesh. By providing a centralized location for training, the center will be able to offer accessible and effective services to those in need.
Read more about it here!
HAEFA NEWSLETTER – September 2023
HAEFA, Beyond Borders – June/July 2023
