AGPHI
Who are the faculty advisors of lab?
Chris Dickey and Kiera Bloch
This disease, transmitted by mosquitoes, affects millions annually, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa
Malaria
This global organization leads international public health efforts and is a specialized agency of the United Nations
the World Health Organization (WHO)
This simple action is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
Handwashing
This British physician is considered the father of modern epidemiology for his work tracing the source of a cholera outbreak in London in 1854
John Snow
What does AGPHI stand for?
Applied Global Public Health Initiative
This disease, caused by a bacterium, is spread through the air and primarily affects the lungs
Tuberculosis
This U.S.-based organization is known for funding major global health research initiatives, including vaccine development
the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
These programs provide essential nutrients like iodine, iron, and vitamin A to at-risk populations
supplementation programs
This American physician was instrumental in the development of the polio vaccine, which led to the near-eradication of the disease worldwide
Jonas Salk
Explain the main goal of two projects you are not a member of.
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The eradication of this viral disease in 1980 was one of public health's greatest achievements
Smallpox
This global initiative focuses on eradicating diseases like polio and provides vaccines in low-income countries
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
This term describes efforts to vaccinate a large portion of the population to protect those who cannot be vaccinated
herd immunity
This American nurse is famous for her work during the Crimean War and is known as "The founder of modern nursing."
Florence Nightingale
Name all the current lab projects
Mycetoma
Madagascar
AFYA
NGO
MNH
PAHO
Sullivan County
Lebanon
Vaccination (TBD)
This bacterial infection, spread through contaminated food or water, causes severe diarrhea and dehydration and is often associated with areas lacking access to clean drinking water
Cholera
This global health fund focuses on fighting AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria worldwide
What is the Global Fund?
This public health tool monitors disease outbreaks and provides early warnings
Disease surveillance
This British scientist discovered the first effective vaccine for smallpox, leading to its eventual eradication worldwide
Edward Jenner
Name the six pillars of AGPHI
Climate Change
Decolonization
Health System Strengthening
RMNCAH
Non-communicable diseases
Communicable diseases
This viral hemorrhagic fever is named after a river in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Ebola
This international financial institution provides loans and grants to the low-income countries countries to support development projects and reduce poverty
the World Bank
This term describes coordinated international actions to reduce risks from pandemics and epidemics
Global Health Security
This British surgeon is considered the father of antiseptic surgery after pioneering the use of carbolic acid to sterilize surgical instruments and prevent infections
Joseph Lister