Tackling communicable diseases: the impact of malaria in Ghana
- By Work the World
- Clinical Experience
How do communicable diseases impact low-resource countries? Read on to find out –
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Welcome to the Work the World blog — here you'll find articles to help you make a more informed decision about your overseas healthcare placement. You'll learn about things like how a placement can boost your career, how you can spread the cost of your trip, the benefits of travelling overseas versus staying at home, why a Work the World placement presents such great value, and more.
Get stuck in below to find out what your once-in-a-lifetime Work the World trip has in store.
Why a lack of midwifery is a global health issue
- By Work the World
- Clinical Experience
Midwives in Ghana face a multitude of challenges that impact the level of care they can offer. What does this mean for global health?
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How My Placement in Vietnam Helped Develop My Confidence and Independence
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"I learnt so many skills and had experiences I wouldn’t have had if I had stayed in the UK"
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How My Midwifery Elective In Nepal Opened My Eyes to the Importance of Global Health
- By Joe Jamieson
- Where Are They Now?
"We taught some of the dads how to do back massages to help with the pain. You could sense that they were terrified to even be near the women because it’s not a cultural norm."
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Why is it important to address global health inequities?
- By Work the World
- Clinical Experience
Health inequities cause huge social and economical costs to individuals, societies and countries. Why should this matter to you as a healthcare student? Find out –
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