Using the Vitalk virtual chatbot had a significant positive effect on anxiety, depression, and burnout in health workers in Malawi compared with passive online resources, according to an 8-week randomized control trial (RCT) involving 1,584 people. The results were published in preview…
On International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, 2023, URC hosted Manizha Wafeq for a lunch chat with our headquarters staff. With 20 years of experience in development, Wafeq has dedicated more than 16 years of her career to women’s empowerment and gender…
HIV prevalence in Niger is low – approximately 0.2% for adults between 15-49. However, HIV prevalence within the defense and security forces is estimated to be approximately 1.1%. Members of the military and their families typically are at high risk of contracting…
In my years of experience working in quality improvement (QI) in health care in low- and middle-income settings, I have seen many models for how to improve health service delivery. As I reflect on the global programs I have worked on during…
One year ago, URC became an early signatory and proud member of the Coalition for Racial and Ethnic Equity in Development (CREED). This year, URC is a Champion Sponsor of a February 22 event celebrating CREED’s one-year anniversary. Approaching this anniversary, some…
In Jordan, the URC-led USAID Health Services Quality Accelerator Activity is supporting national entities to become Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) training centers that are certified by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Strengthening Obstetric Skills On November 2022, the Activity, in…
The Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC), held from Jan. 24-29 in Bangkok, Thailand, offers a powerful platform for deeper dives and dialogue into complex global health issues. This year’s event focused on setting a new health agenda at the nexus of climate…
CNN Philippines’ Rico Hizon interviewed URC President Earl Gast on the “The Final Word” program on Jan. 27. The interview covered several subjects, including the impact of three USAID-funded projects that URC leads in the Philippines: USAID TB Platforms, USAID RenewHealth, and…
URC welcomes the launch of the new WHO Global report on health equity for persons with disabilities on December 2, 2022. To highlight the release of the report and the importance of disability-inclusive approaches in global health programs, URC hosted an engaging…
Amina Nangobi, age 27, is a subsistence farmer. She lives in the village of Kituuto, in the Luuka District of East Central Uganda. Just a year ago, poor hygiene practices and living conditions were the norm in her village. Amina’s household latrine…
