Public Health

Evaluating the acceptability of implementing an HIV self-testing mHealth mobile delivery program in collaboration with trained delivery agents in Kabale, Uganda

Evaluating the acceptability of implementing an HIV self-testing mHealth mobile delivery program in collaboration with trained delivery agents in Kabale, Uganda

Current testing models require individuals to travel long distances to local healthcare centers to receive tests, but due to prohibitive costs, a shortage of health workers, and stigma that has discouraged travel to healthcare facilities, many at-risk individuals are unable to receive necessary testing.

HIV and Nutrition Internship Report

HIV and Nutrition Internship Report

The Global Livingston Institute partners with local organizations in Uganda and Rwanda to provide free health services such as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing, cancer screening, and family planning counseling to residents during the iKnow Concert Series and the Tour du Rwanda Concert Series.

Cornell Capstone Team and Global Livingston Institute

Cornell Capstone Team and Global Livingston Institute

In Spring 2017, the Cornell Institute of Public Affairs (CIPA) capstone team—Quynh Tong, Yang Li, Rafia Farooqul, and Jazlin Gomez, worked with and provided pro bono consulting services for the Global Livingston Institute (GLI), a non-governmental organization in Uganda dedicated to cultivating global understanding of poverty and fostering healthier communities.

Improving Menstruation Management in Uganda

Improving Menstruation Management in Uganda

Managing menstrual hygiene in low-income countries is difficult due to lack of access to feminine hygiene products and few adequate sanitary facilities. Studies in Uganda have found that many girls struggle to attend and do well in school due to inadequate resources to manage their periods.