In 1993, Colombian troops shot dead the infamous Colombian drug kingpin Pablo Escobar on his…
Tag: public health
The Changing Face of Global Health
Since the inception of the field of global health, allocation of sufficient funds has been…
Haiti’s recovery: Don’t give them the fish, teach them how to fish
Almost five years have passed since the devastating earthquake in Haiti that cost at least…
The State of Health in Nicaragua
Stephan Chiu is a 4th year Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Major at UCLA, a talented student who is fascinated by global medicine. He also works in a virology research lab on campus, studying mechanisms of the Nipah Virus. His interests include music, photography, and travel. Stephen writes about his recent trip to Nicaragua, and the eye-opening experiences he had at the local clinic.