In conjunction with the Drexel University WeServe program and the Drexel University School of Public Health, we will be traveling to Gambia (West Africa) this summer to do work on a number of public health projects related to maternal and child health, HIV/AIDS prevention & education, and chronic disease management.
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Child and Maternal Health Issues
Bacterial infections and childbirth-related pelvic damage are especially common in women in rural Gambia. Fewer than HALF of the women with symptoms seek care, often because of anxiety and lack of knowledge.
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