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How a Neonatal Health Innovator Saves Lives in Malawi - Queen Dube - TED - 2018

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TEDMED Courses Global Health Courses Neonatal Care Courses

Course Description

Overview

Discover how a neonatal health innovator is revolutionizing infant care in Malawi in this inspiring 15-minute TED talk. Learn about Queen Dube's journey from witnessing the stark contrast in infant mortality rates between England and her home country to becoming a catalyst for change. Explore the challenges of implementing Western technologies in developing nations and the importance of empowering frontline health workers. Follow Dube's process of developing appropriate solutions, from prototyping to distribution, and her collaboration with the government. Gain insights into innovative projects like "The Nest" and understand the vision for closing the equity gap in neonatal healthcare across Malawi and beyond.

Syllabus

Intro
The tragedy
The decision
The prototype
Distribution
Government Support
The Nest
Our Vision
Conclusion


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