EP147 Global Health Strategies in Nairobi with Lee-Ann Lugg and Natalia Ramon

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In this episode we explore the transformative journey of Master of Public Health students Natalia Ramon and Lee-Ann Lugg. They share their immersive experience in Nairobi, Kenya, where they partnered with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and Strathmore Business School (SBS) for a unique study abroad course called Behavioral Communication Strategies for Global Epidemics (BCSE) led by Drs. Chris Dickey (NYU GPH), Ben Ngoye (SBS), and Erma Manoncourt (NYU GPH, ex-UNICEF). Discover how they tackled real-world public health challenges, developed actionable strategies, and built meaningful connections with local health professionals. From the streets of Nairobi to critical discussions on global health, this episode showcases the impact of experiential learning and international collaboration.

Read more about this course: https://publichealth.nyu.edu/events-news/news/2024/02/07/new-strategies-nairobi-behavioral-communication-strategies-global

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