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Fall 2016 Tropical Epidemiology Course: ANSC 499
Tropical Epidemiology introduces the basic concepts and methods of epidemiology and biostatistics through the lens of tropical medicine. This class focuses primarily on understanding current health issues in the tropics and applying epidemiological approaches to investigation, control, and prevention of …
Illinois & Sierra Leone YMCAs partner for global service learning exchange program
On June 20th, 2016, the University of Illinois YMCA staff, along with 37 campus and community members took important steps toward a partnership with the YMCA of Sierra Leone. Mr. Christian Kamara, CEO of the Sierra Leone YMCA, led a
Global Health High School Summer Program 2016
This is the first year that we have had a global health program for high school students! From June 12 through June 17, 2016, 11 high school students from all over the country had the chance to dive deep …
Sierra Leone Trip May-June 2016
The recent trip to Sierra Leone was a success! Discussions between members of UIUC and Njala took place, regarding a number of topics including the relationship between the two schools. As plans for the launch of the new certificate program …
Global Health Summer Workshop for High School Students
From June 12 through June 17, 2016, motivated high school students will have the opportunity to participate in a residential global health program on the UIUC campus. The program engages high school students that underwent a selective application process with …