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| Fixing the Circuitry of a Water Bath, Chinnandega, Nicaragua, 2014 |
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Annually, Non Communicable Diseases kill 38 million people in Developed and Developing countries. Treatment for these diseases require numerous diagnostic devices, therefore, it essential for health systems to be equipped with the proper medical devices to treat those affected.
This summer, I have the AMAZING opportunity to intern at the World Health Organization,in Geneva, Switzerland. I will be working in the Department of Essential Medicines and Health products, to develop a list of priority medical devices for Non Communicable Diseases, specifically Diabetes and chronic respiratory disease.
But I need your help to make this all possible.
For as long as I can remember, I have always wanted to work in the field of health and medicine. Growing up in Lagos, Nigeria and in London, England, I knew I wanted to work on a global scale and help address public health problems around the world.
When applying to college, I decided to take a different path to medicine, so I majored in Biomedical Engineering. During my time in college, I began to wonder: Would the people I hope to help all over the world have access to these amazing technologies I was learning about and trying to design? Could countries afford to adopt these devices as part of standard health care? Unfortunately, the answer to many of these questions currently, is "NO".
The summer of 2013, I participated in a Summer Institute program with an organisation called Engineering World Health, in Nicaragua. That summer, I learned how to fix different types of medical equipment and worked with local engineers to maintain and repair broken devices. This experience renewed my passion for global public health and was instrumental in my decision to get my Masters in Public Health. Currently I am at Boston University School of Public Health concentrating in Global Health and Statistics with a mission: to engineer solutions for increased accesses to well-functioning medical and equitable and efficient health systems.
Now I need YOUR help to accomplish this mission!
UN Agency internships are unpaid and do not provide accommodation. I will be in Geneva from June 4- August 30. Your donation will help cover travel costs, transportation in Geneva, food, and other expenses while abroad. Any donations will be greatly appreciated and I would be so grateful!
For those interested, I will be posting updates on my internship and reflecting on my experience. Stay tuned for the link to my blog :)
Thank you in advance for your support, encouragement and prayers!
God Bless & Many Thanks,
Adedayo
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------To learn more about Non Communicable Diseases Click Here
To learn more about my experience in Nicaragua: Click Here
To learn more about Engineering World Health: Click Here
