Just-in-Time Emergency Care Training Helps Build Sustainable Local Capacity During Trauma Events
International Medical Corps and the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative (HHI) have partnered to implement a comprehensive emergency and trauma care training curriculum for hospitals, clinicians, and the Ukrainian community. The video series, Save a Life, focuses on providing equitable, open access, trusted information designed by experts in a concise, easy-to-use format. The videos are in Ukrainian with English subtitles.
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Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises Program
A Framework for Improving Diabetes Care in Humanitarian Emergencies
Sylvia Kehlenbrink, Director of HHI's Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises, and Kiran Jobanputra, on behalf of the International Alliance for Diabetes Action (IADA), outline seven key challenges and unmet needs in providing diabetes care in humanitarian settings as well as define objectives and collaborative actions that were discussed during the 3rd Annual Symposium on Diabetes in Humanitarian Crises that took place in Kraków, Poland (Oct. 2022).
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Children in Crisis Program
Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of the Diagnostic Value of Four Biomarkers in Detecting Neonatal Sepsis in Low- and Middle-income Countries
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Researchers systematically reviewed evidence on biomarkers to understand their diagnostic performance for neonatal sepsis in LMICs. The biomarkers in focus were C reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), white blood cell count (WBC), and procalcitonin (PCT). |
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Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria: Resources and Support |
Relief and recovery efforts in both Türkiye and Syria in the aftermath of the devastating February earthquakes are ongoing. The earthquakes have impacted millions - leaving people suffering due to the cold and the need for food, shelter, and medical attention.
HHI is actively working with local aid organizations and international NGOs as well as engaging in pre-deployment capacity building of international aid agencies.
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Hannah Stoddard, MPA
Program Manager, Resilient Communities
Hannah provides strategic guidance on programmatic activities and oversees the day-to-day management of the Program on Resilient Communities. Prior to joining the team in June 2021, she worked in the humanitarian policy research and consulting fields. She has held roles in the nonprofit sector focusing on international affairs, diplomacy, global health, and development. In her free time, she teaches herself guitar, trains for a half marathon, and hopes to join a bowling league in Boston!
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2023 Elisabeth B. Weintz Humanitarian Award |
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We are pleased to announce that The New Humanitarian is the recipient of the 2023 Elisabeth B. Weintz Humanitarian Award!
The New Humanitarian is a leading trusted news source for policy-makers and practitioners in humanitarian response. By challenging dominant narratives and exposing inconsistencies, corruption, and system failures, The New Humanitarian’s journalism has led to substantial changes and kept neglected crises in the media spotlight and on the policy agenda.
The New Humanitarian's CEO, Heba Aly, will receive the award on behalf of the organization during an online award ceremony on Thursday, May 11, 2023. The ceremony is organized in collaboration with The Studio at the Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health.
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Congratulations to the following HHI Faculty on their recent promotions! |
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Jocelyn Kelly, PhD
Research Associate
Department of Global Health and Population Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Harvard Medical School
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Eric Nilles, MD, MSc
Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine Harvard Medical School
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Vincenzo Bollettino, PhD
Senior Research Scientist
Department of Global Health and Population Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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