Rapid test to diagnose severe sepsis
October 23, 2014
A test could help doctors diagnose sepsis and begin treatment earlier. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Read More >
Ebola Information for BC and Canada
October 3, 2014
The Neglected Global Diseases Initiative at UBC has created an online resource about Ebola Viral Diseases for BC and Canada. This page has news and information for scientists, physicians, and the public about what you need to know, who is working on treatments and vaccines, what is the latest news and where can you donate […] Read More >
My year in Swaziland – Dr. Michael Rekart
September 29, 2014
Clinical Professor, Dr Michael Rekart, recounts his time serving at the Medecins sans Frontieres (MSF) Comprehensive Healthcare Clinic in Matsapha, Swaziland Read More >
Clinical Infectious Disease and mHealth Researcher to lead Neglected Disease Work at UBC
May 1, 2014
Dr. Richard Lester will take over as Director of UBC’s Neglected Global Diseases Initiative (NGDI) on May 15, 2014 Read More >
India, Canada partner to overcome waterborne illness
May 1, 2014
A child is sipping water from an open tap in Nagpur, India. Photo: IC-Impacts. Read More >
World policy-makers cite UBC-CFRI research in approving fewer HPV vaccine doses
April 10, 2014
The WHO and European Community have endorsed two doses, which is likely to boost usage. Read More >
World Health Day: Tiny bugs, big health threat
April 7, 2014
Mosquitoes can spread diseases such as malaria, dengue fever and West Nile Virus. Photo: James Gathany, CDC. Read More >
Unite for Sight: Sustainable Eye Health Delivery within Remote Ghanaian Villages
March 31, 2014
Interview with Dr. Damin J. Duffy, UBC Department of Pediatric Surgery, BC Children’s Hospital Unite for Sight (UFS) invests human and financial capital to support social ventures aimed at eliminating preventable blindness and improving vision around the world. UFS applies best practices in eye care, public health, volunteerism, and social entrepreneurship to achieve its goal […] Read More >
Tuberculosis: still deadly after all these years
March 21, 2014
A community worker in South Africa works to raise awareness of TB. It is estimated that up to two billion people are infected with the bacterium that causes TB. Photo: USAID Read More >