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The family Kedia is staying with lives outside of the city center. Their home overlooks farm fields and, in the distance, the mountains. Much of Haiti is mountainous but Cayes itself is quite flat.

One Month Is Not Such a Long Time

Over the past couple of weeks, Tara Kedia (’17) has been finishing up her work in Haiti, and she has also had the chance to see more of the country.

Auriel August at the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

Going Home

As she prepares to leave Tanzania, Auriel August reflects on her experiences, from conducting a clinical study to exploring local cultures.

Understanding TB Diagnosis in Haiti

Last week, Tara Kedia (’17) arrived in Les Cayes, Haiti, where she will be working for the next month on two public health projects related to tuberculosis.

Getting Started in Dar es Salaam

Getting Started in Dar es Salaam

Auriel August (’17) thought her work this summer in Tanzania might get off to slow start. Instead, she is making good progress as she studies lung function among HIV-positive children.

City of Contradictions

Navigating the health-care system in Nigeria isn’t easy for an outsider, says medical student Peace Eneh. So she has found ways to team up with local partners as she spends the summer conducting research.

The Grassroot Soccer representatives had the chance to watch a quarterfinal game at the World Cup. Photo courtesy of Grassroot Soccer.

Playing for Hope

Over the course of the World Cup, young soccer fans representing Grassroot Soccer, a nonprofit organization founded by Tommy Clark (D’92, Med’01), have had the chance to learn about creating positive change in their community and, of course, to play some soccer.

A Bumpy (And Itchy) Ride Through Tanzania

A Bumpy (And Itchy) Ride Through Tanzania

Nick Stadlberger, Geisel ’14, was interviewed for NPR’s Goats and Soda to discuss his four-week trip to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania as part of Geisel’s global health program.

Hujambo from Tanzania

Hujambo from Tanzania

This summer, medical student Auriel August (’17) is working with the DarDar Pediatric Program in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.