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Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University Join AMPATH Consortium
Vanderbilt University and Johns Hopkins University Join AMPATH Consortium

AMPATH recently welcomed two new members to the AMPATH consortium made up of North American universities and medical centers. 

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People of AMPATH: Dr. Jeremiah Laktabai
People of AMPATH: Dr. Jeremiah Laktabai

Q&A with Dr. Jeremiah Laktabai, co-leader of AMPATH’s population health department and chair of family medicine at Moi University

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Advanced Trauma Care Training Launches at MTRH
Advanced Trauma Care Training Launches at MTRH

Sixteen MTRH doctors participated in the first Advanced Trauma Life Support course offered in Eldoret Kenya for training on time-critical interventions in emergency situations.

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The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Global Health - Podcast
The Role of Public-Private Partnerships in Global Health - Podcast

A conversation with Sonak Pastakia, Jefferson Science Fellow at USAID, on the role of the private sector in scaling up access to health care in Kenya.

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New Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Created at Moi University and Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
New Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Created at Moi University and Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

When pregnant mothers encounter unexpected problems or high-risk conditions, babies and moms need specialized care to ensure their health and survival. In western Kenya, many pregnant mothers lack access to this kind of care because few physicans have advanced training in Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

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Specialist Clinical Officer Training Expands Through ECHO Model
Specialist Clinical Officer Training Expands Through ECHO Model

In a country with a widely dispersed population, teleconferencing technology is improving access to education and support for health workers in Kenya.

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Asking ‘Why’ and Keeping Joy: Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Ryan Smith
Asking ‘Why’ and Keeping Joy: Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Ryan Smith

After a few weeks into my Slemenda summer, I eventually joined up with Dr. Laura Ruhl who founded a program called Chama cha MamaToto. These are peer support groups for pregnant and breastfeeding women with the goal of decreasing barriers to health and maternal stress.

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by Ryan Smith
Working with Farming Cooperatives & Drinking from the Fire Hose
by Erica Duffy
Working with Farming Cooperatives & Drinking from the Fire Hose
by Erica Duffy

In 2013, a partnership began between Dow Agrosciences/Corteva and AMPATH. Since then, employees have been passionately engaged in providing aid in the area of food insecurity in Kenya. Erica Duffy from Corteva Agriscience is blogging from Eldoret for 6 months

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by Erica Duffy
If not me, then who? If not now, then when? - Slemenda Journeys
by Diane Choi
If not me, then who? If not now, then when? - Slemenda Journeys
by Diane Choi

After numerous hours on planes and at least 10 different security checks involving me pulling out my otoscope and demonstrating its function to the security officers, I have arrived back in the United States.

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by Diane Choi
Global Surgery – Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Diane Choi
Global Surgery – Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Diane Choi

With our first two weeks in Eldoret being devoted to learning more about AMPATH, the last four weeks thus far have been focused more on individual projects. During this time, I have had the opportunity to become more acquainted with AMPATH Surgery and work with surgery team lead Dr. Connie Keung on several different surgery-related projects.

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by Diane Choi
“Can we do better?” - Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Ryan Smith
“Can we do better?” - Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Ryan Smith

Wow, it has already been a month in Kenya and there has been a lot going on for us Slemenda Scholars and AMPATH.

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by Ryan Smith
Madalyn Vonderohe: Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Madalyn Vonderohe
Madalyn Vonderohe: Slemenda Scholar Journeys
by Madalyn Vonderohe

As I sit down to write my the first installment of my “blog” detailing my two months here in Kenya, I realize I am having a very hard time conceptualizing the passage of time.

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by Madalyn Vonderohe
 
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